Editors Top Five:

1. Stream in India has record high levels of drugs

2. First comprehensive paper on statins’ adverse effects released

3. Hypertension and cholesterol medications present in water released into the St. Lawrence River

4. Rochester study raises new questions about controversial plastics chemical

5. Blue light destroys antibiotic-resistant staph infection

In this issue:

1. Omega-6 fatty acids: Make them a part of heart-healthy eating

2. Hypertension and cholesterol medications present in water released into the St. Lawrence River

3. Stream in India has record high levels of drugs

4. Happiness gap’ in the US narrows

5. CUTTING SALT ISN’T THE ONLY WAY TO REDUCE BLOOD PRESSURE

6. First comprehensive paper on statins’ adverse effects released

7. Daily school recess improves classroom behavior

8. Fast-food diet cancels out benefits of breastfeeding in preventing asthma

9. Exercise no danger for joints

10. Rochester study raises new questions about controversial plastics chemical

11. Exposure to perfluorinated chemicals may reduce women’s fertility

12. Most bacteria from craft goat’s cheese come from lactic acid and could be very beneficial for health

13. Physically Fit Kids Do Better in School

14. Chondroitin Slows Progression and Relieves Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis

15. Blue light destroys antibiotic-resistant staph infection

16. Zinc supplements during pregnancy may counteract damage from early alcohol exposure

17. Vitamin D tied to muscle power in adolescent girl