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It’s no secret that chicken producers add arsenic-based drugs to chicken feed to speed the birds’ growth and treat certain infections, but no one, not even the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which approved those drugs, has ever analyzed meat to see if that carcinogenic arsenic was winding up on your dinner plate. So Keeve Nachman, PhD, director of the Farming for the Future Program at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, and his coauthors analyzed 78 samples of chicken purchased from grocery stores across the country—40 were conventional chicken, 13 were labeled “antibiotic free,” and 25 were certified organic—to find out how much inorganic arsenic was winding up in meat....

THE MOST LIKELY CAUSES1. You Have Inner Ear Problems Any issue with your inner ear, from an infection to hearing loss, will make you feel unsteady. The inner ear has five, hair-like sensors that manage your balance—three that monitor rotation and two that keep track of up and down motions, says David Zapala, PhD, an audiologist at the Mayo Clinic who specializes in balance disorders. If those sensors either get faulty signals or are unable to send signals to the brain, your balance will suffer....

But not all beer has equal cancer-preventing potential: Researchers marinated samples of pork for four hours in either a Pilsner beer, non-alcoholic Pilsner, or a “black” beer, and then grilled them until well-done. Black beer (think: Guinness) had the strongest effect, reducing levels of PAHs by 53% compared to unmarinated meat; followed by the non-alcoholic pilsner (25%); then the regular Pilsner (13%). “We attribute much of this effect to the antioxidant activity of the beer, which is highest in dark beer,” says study author Isabel Ferreira....

Case study author François Desruelles, MD, a dermatologist at Archet Hospital in Nice, France, asked 30 of his patients infected with molluscum contagiosum (a pox virus marked by painless, wart-like sores) about their pubic hair-removal habits. Turns out, 93% of them participated in some kind of private-part maintenance. Seventy percent shaved, 13% clipped, and 10% waxed away unwanted hair. Here’s the thing: Since your pubic hair acts as a layer of defense against all types of infections, including any STIs you may come into contact with, removing it makes you more vulnerable....

These deals won’t disappoint—but they also won’t last forever. So take note, and happy shopping. Mark Beauty When to shop: Monday, November 26The deal: Snag a free mark fashion and beauty gift set (valued at $72) with any purchase of $40 or more by using the code MKCYBER.Where: meetmark.com BeautySage.com When to shop: Through Saturday, November 24The deal: 20% off everything!Where to go: beautysage.com C.O. Bigelow When to shop: Through Tuesday, November 27The deal: 20% off the entire site....

Makes: 9 squares 1 c oat flour 2 c rolled oats ¼ c chia seeds 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp salt 1 c unsweetened almond or coconut milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 ripe banana, mashed ½ c maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract ½ c blueberries (if frozen, defrost by leaving out in strainer) ½ c pomegranate arils ½ c almonds, roughly chopped...

Don’t say: “I can’t stop crying. I was up all night worrying about you.” It’s important to not take over the person’s emotional roller-coaster. “Remember, the person who has the cancer has the cancer,” says Marleen Meyers, MD, a medical oncologist and director of the survivorship program at the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Medical Center. You have every right to cry, but very often, she explains, you’ll see the people who have cancer trying to hold it together for those around them....

Here our the top sources of sodium in our diets, according to the CDC: Bread and rolls Cold cuts and cured meat Pizza Poultry Soups Sandwiches Cheese Pasta dishes Meat dishes Snacks If you take in more than your share of salt, you’re in good company: 90 percent of us are eating too much salt every day. The average American’s daily salt intake is 3,266 milligrams a day, way over the government’s recommended limit of 1,500 milligrams for people 51 and older, African Americans, and people with high blood pressure, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease (about 6 in 10 adults)....

It’s a question that experts have struggled to answer: What triggers the onset of celiac disease—a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine, and leaves the body unable to digest gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains. The illness affects around 1% of Americans, and while researchers know that genes play a role in celiac disease, they haven’t been able to explain why only some of those with genetic susceptibilities develop a gluten intolerance—until now....

The idea: Infuse chocolate with fruit juice, vitamin C water, or diet soda to cut the fat in half. Less fat in chocolate certainly sounds like a good plan, but Prevention advisor Ashley Koff, RD, is less than enthused. “I hope this idea stops right here,” says Koff. “It’s an industry trying to tell us we can have our fake cake, eat too much of it, and not get a bellyache or gain belly fat....

The key is, of course, choosing a healthy one—which can be tricky. Some breakfast bars are packed with protein to fuel you until lunchtime; others are so sugar laden that they sap your energy and leave you tired by 10 am. At their best, breakfast bars are a prep-free opportunity for the overscheduled to get a nutritious head start on the day. Here are the four qualities to help you choose the healthiest breakfast bar: No more than 15 g of sugar Breakfast bars low in sweeteners will help keep your blood sugar and energy levels steady....

Not excited about fall yet? This is the mouthwatering recipe that will change your mind. Homemade mac and cheese gets a clean makeover with sweet, velvety-smooth butternut squash and a crispy golden topping. MORE: Easiest Dinner Ever: Pasta with Peas and Watercress Serves 6 Macaroni 21⁄2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, halved, and seeded, then quartered and sliced into triangles 6 cloves garlic 1 sprig thyme 2 c unsweetened almond milk 2 c chicken or vegetable stock 1 lb elbow macaroni or mini shells 2 Tbsp grated GruyereTopping 3⁄4 c panko breadcrumbs 1 Tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 cloves garlic, minced 1⁄4 tsp sea salt...

More from Prevention: Which Is Healthier: Coffee Or Tea?

If the mere smell of a freshly brewed cup of coffee is more satisfying than realizing your husband cleaned the entire house, you’re officially a java fiend. And that’s not a bad thing: A few cups a day might reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. The association between coffee and diabetes isn’t new—we’ve covered it before in 12 Ways To Never Get Diabetes—but research presented at the 7th World Congress on Prevention of Diabetes and its Complications, held in Spain, offers further evidence that coffee can curb your risk of the disease....

Live in a cold-weather climate? Then you’re well aware that we’ve got a few more weeks of icy temps to endure. But those bitter winds could be doing you more good than you’d think: Preliminary research shows they may lead to a longer life. In a study published in a recent issue of Cell, researchers from the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan discovered that worms exposed to cold temperatures demonstrate a genetic response that triggers longer life spans....

Dry winter air Is there a more frustrating—and uncomfortable—winter woe than dry skin? Our skin is hydrated in two ways: from the healthy fats and water we ingest and by drawing in moisture from the air. But when the air gets drier, there’s less for your skin and lips to absorb, making chapped, flaky skin seem all but inevitable. Licking your lips makes the problem worse, and can trigger other issues, such as painful cold sores....

More from Prevention: How To Avoid GMO Food

Do you have any of the following thyroid symptoms? • Always fatigued or exhausted (here’s 7 reasons you could be tired all the time)• Irritable and impatient• Feeling too hot or too cold• Depressed, anxious, or panicky• Bothered by changes in your skin or hair• At the mercy of your moods• Inexplicably gaining or losing weight• Losing your enthusiasm for life• Sleeping poorly or insomniac Are you feeling burned out from having acted on an excess of energy for several months?...

It’s made with a super refreshing blend of coconut water, cucumber, and watermelon for immediate thirst-quenching and electrolyte-replenishing. And dinosaur kale toughens it up by adding fiber and the flood of antioxidants and nutrients we depend on super greens for. Finally, a little lime and mint provides the perfect tangy twist. Go ahead, try to drink it without saying “Ahhh…” Get the recipe now at Well+Good!