Did the five randomized controlled trials of reishi mushrooms in cancer patients show benefits in terms of tumor response rate, survival time, or quality of life?

Medicinal Mushrooms for Cancer Survival

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There have been more than 50 studies showing an association between higher fluoride exposure and lower IQ, but is it cause-and-effect?

Is Water Fluoridation Safe?

According to the CDC, about a third of American children now have some form of cosmetic defects in their tooth enamel due to fluoride exposure, known as dental ﬂuorosis.

Side Effects of Water Fluoridation: Dental Fluorosis

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Based on nearly 100 randomized controlled trials, fluoride toothpaste reduces dental cavity rates, but what about just adding fluoride to the water supply?

Medicinal Mushrooms for Cancer Survival

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