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Clove: A Valuable Spice That's Been Used for Centuries

Clove is a pungent spice used worldwide in a variety of foods and beverages. Its uses extend to other areas as well, particularly due to its well-known analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Let’s take a closer look at these dried aromatic flower buds that have the appearance of small nails. While you may enjoy… Read More: Clove: A Valuable Spice That's Been Used for Centuries »

What Is Talc, Where Is It Used and Why Is Asbestos a Concern?

Nearly 12,000 women have sued Johnson & Johnson, with most claiming the talc in its well-known product Johnson’s Baby Powder caused their ovarian cancer. They now have a new potential legal front. In a recent case, a group of plaintiffs argued that the talc was contaminated with asbestos, a carcinogen considered unsafe at any level… Read More: What Is Talc, Where Is It Used and Why Is… »

Michelle Obama had miscarriage, used IVF to conceive girls

Michelle Obama says she felt “lost and alone” after suffering a miscarriage 20 years ago and she and Barack Obama underwent in vitro fertilization to conceive their two daughters. “We were trying to get pregnant and it wasn’t going well,” Mrs. Obama, 54, writes in her upcoming memoir. “We had one pregnancy test come back… Read More: Michelle Obama had miscarriage, used IVF to conceive girls »