Because of its concentrated form, it’s not so easy to just add a sprinkle of powdered caffeine to food or drink without running the risk of overdose. (Photo: YouTube screengrab)

Potent Powders

The Perils of Powdered Caffeine and Alcohol Alcohol and caffeine have joined the ranks of milk, juice and other substances that now come in powdered form. A handful of states have pre-emptively banned the sale of powdered alcohol. But some say powdered caffeine – which is
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A patient receiving chemotherapy. (Photo: Burger/Phanie/Rex)

Cause & Effect

Clearing Confusion Around Cancer Causes Lots of things have been associated with higher risks of developing certain cancers. But there are very few things that have been proven to have a cause-and-effect relationship. “For 99 percent of people who get cancer – especially adults –
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Measles are avoidable with just immunizations. (Photo: Tomasz Trojanowski/Fotolia)

Get Your Shots

Measles Avoidable Through Immunization The recent measles outbreak linked to Disney amusement parks in southern California should not be a concern for anyone who has had measles in the past or who has received two doses of the measles vaccine. “The vaccine is very effective, so
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