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Searching the effects of adolescent obesity in the adult brain

The Franco-Mexican research explores the cognitive performance in adulthood when the subjects have been exposed to an obesogenic environment during adolescence.

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Herbs that can boost your mood and memory

The herbs peppermint, chamomile, rosemary and lavender have been proven to have an impact on mood and memory, with significant benefits displayed for older people, according to new research from Northumbria University.Researchers from the University’s Department of Psychology have found that drinking peppermint tea improves alertness, while chamomile tea has a calming effect. They also found that smelling the aromas of rosemary and lavender impacted on memory in people over 65, with the scent of rosemary enhancing their memory, while lavender impaired it.

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A spoonful of sugar? Swapping sugary drinks for water and dairy seems the best medicine.

New research by Andersen et al, published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, may have an impact on the sugar tax debate. The research team observed overall changes in dietary patterns in overweight children, including a decrease in consumption of sugary drinks, when additional water or milk is added to their diet.

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Trauma in a Bee

Twisted-winged parasites of the species Stylops ovinae reproduce using so-called traumatic insemination. Entomologists of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel published on this phenomenon in the new edition of the science magazine ‘Scientific Reports‘. To inseminate the eggs, the males injure the endoparasitic females with their hook-shaped penis and inject the seminal fluid directly into their body cavity.

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Biological insights to help protect coastlines

The first project to investigate the role of biological processes on the future evolution of the UK coastline is expected to produce valuable insights that will shape coastal protection policy. This project, called BLUE-coast, is led by the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) alongside nine partner organisations.

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Breast milk linked to significant early brain growth in preemies

Feeding premature babies mostly breast milk during the first month of life appears to spur more robust brain growth. Those preemies whose daily diets were at least 50 percent breast milk had more brain tissue and cortical-surface area by their due dates than premature babies who consumed significantly less breast milk.

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One-third of autistic children likely to wander, disappear

More than one-third of children with autism spectrum disorders have wandered away from a safe environment within the past 12 months, according to findings from two studies reported at the Pediatric Academic Societies meeting in Baltimore. The findings are from a review of CDC data on 1,420 children ages 6 to 17 with ASDs.

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Study finds adolescent tobacco users commonly report light smoking

A new research abstract being presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2016 Meeting reveals new details about teen smoking. Most young smokers report that they don't light up every day, and many smoke only a few cigarettes on the days they do smoke. These teens are less likely to identify as smokers, even as they face health risks comparable to heavier tobacco use.

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Children are diagnosed with autism at younger ages since push for universal screening

Researchers say children with autism who were born before the 2007 recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics that all children be screened for the disorder at the 18- and 24-month well child visits were diagnosed significantly later than they are today. The findings suggest the policy may help identify children with autism sooner so they can benefit from early intervention.

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Exposure to tobacco smoke in the home increases childhood illnesses, health care demand

Children who live with smokers end up in the doctor's office or hospital more often than those not exposed to tobacco smoke, according to new research being presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting.

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Aerial spraying to combat mosquitos linked to increased risk of autism in children

New research to be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting suggests that the use of airplanes to spray anti-mosquito pesticides may increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder and developmental delays among children.

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Alcohol brand placement on TV linked with teens' brand preferences and drinking behaviors

While tobacco companies have not been allowed to buy product placement in television shows since 2000, alcohol brands continue to self-regulate their marketing in media. But a new research abstract to be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting showing how strongly alcohol brand placement relates to the drinking behavior of underage youth suggests more regulation may be needed.

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Percentage of US children who have chronic health conditions on the rise

The percentage of children with chronic health conditions is on the rise, and new research being presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting shows this is especially true among children who live in or near poverty.

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Stronger state policies reduce alcohol-related motor vehicle deaths among teens

Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among youth in the United States, and one in three deaths from automobile crashes are alcohol-related. However, stronger alcohol policies adopted by states appears to reduce the number of teens who die in alcohol-related crashes, according to new research being presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting.

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Inadequate cushion of savings tied to increased child health risks

Studies already show that family income affects a child's health. But new research being presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting is the first to show it's not just the size of the paycheck, but also whether there's enough left after bills are paid to save for a 'rainy day,' that is associated with children's medical risks.

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Fireworks-related burns requiring hospital stays skyrocket among kids

As states relaxed laws related to fireworks sales during the past decade, emergency doctors saw an increase in both the number of fireworks related injuries among children and the severity of those injuries, according to new research being presented at the Pediatrics Academic Societies 2016 Meeting.

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Survey suggests children of gay fathers are well adjusted

Compared to a national sample of heterosexual parents, gay fathers report similar parenting behavior and measures of wellbeing in their children, according to new research to be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting.

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Legalization of marijuana in Washington had no effect on teens' access to drug

Despite concerns that legalizing marijuana use for adults would make it easier for adolescents to get ahold of it, a new study in Washington State shows that teens find it no easier now than before the law was passed in 2012. An abstract of the study, 'Adolescents' Ease of Access to Marijuana Before and After Legalization of Marijuana in Washington State,' will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting in Baltimore on Sunday, May 1.

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One in six children hospitalized for lung inflammation positive for marijuana exposure

A new study to be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting found that one in six infants and toddlers admitted to a Colorado hospital with coughing, wheezing and other symptoms of bronchiolitis tested positive for marijuana exposure.

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Study suggests breastmilk promotes brain development in preemies

With organs including the brain completing development during the final months and weeks of pregnancy, it may not be surprising that preterm birth is a leading cause of neurologic problems in children. A new research abstract being presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting shows that breastmilk may help promote brain development in premature babies, which could possibly help protect them from neurologic disorders.

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Stress and depression is linked to HPV-related health problems

New research to be highlighted at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting is the first to suggest that stress and depression play a significant role in whether a woman with human papillomavirus (HPV) can get rid of her infection or not. HPV that lingers in a woman's system eventually can lead to cervical cancer.

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Mental health diagnoses rise significantly for military children

Mirroring national estimates, a new study that will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting found the percentage of children enrolled in the US Military Healthcare System diagnosed with and treated for mental health disorders increased significantly during the past 15 years.

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Study shows asthma-related Twitter posts can predict rise in hospital visits

New research at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting suggests that to predict -- and possibly prevent -- severe asthma attacks in a community, physicians can look for clues in social media.

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Breastfeeding app shows promise in supporting first-time mothers

A pilot study found that use of a mobile phone app that provided supportive texts and an online community significantly increased the rate of breastfeeding among new mothers. An abstract of the study, 'Mother's Milk Messaging (MMM): A Pilot Study of an App to Support Breastfeeding in First Time Mothers,' will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting in Baltimore on May 1, 2016.

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Parents' presence at bedside found to decrease neonatal abstinence syndrome severity

New research to be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting suggests a key to easing the opioid withdrawal symptoms of neonatal abstinence syndrome is to ensure parents can spend plenty of time at the baby's bedside during treatment. NAS is an increasingly common condition infants develop after opioid exposure during pregnancy, with symptoms such as tremors, intense irritability, poor feeding, vomiting, diarrhea and poor sleep. It often requires weeks of hospitalization and pharmacologic treatment.

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Evidence points to widespread loss of ocean oxygen by 2030s

Climate change has caused a drop in the amount of oxygen dissolved in the oceans in some parts of the world, and those effects should become evident across large parts of the ocean between 2030 and 2040, according to a new study led by researchers at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado.

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What lies beneath West Antarctica?

Three recent publications by early career researchers at three different institutions across the country provide the first look into the biogeochemistry, geophysics and geology of Subglacial Lake Whillans, which lies 800 meters (2,600 feet) beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.

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Why can't a woman play tennis like a man?

The set-level analysis indicates that physical power, not competitiveness, is responsible for the different number of games per set. When researchers re-evaluated the 2010 tournaments and controlled for physical characteristics, such as height and body mass index, the gender gap in final scores completely disappeared. Comparing matches of men and women who were as similar as possible in physical stature yielded the same results: no gender differences in the number of games per set.

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Ebola virus genome provides clues to repeated disease 'flare-ups' in Western Africa

Ebola virus samples taken from Liberian patients in June 2015 are genetically similar to other Ebola virus sequences from Western Africa, according to research published today in Science Advances. The study sheds light on several aspects of the 'flare-ups' that have occurred in Liberia since the country was declared free of the disease. Among the findings: These cases were not a re-introduction from a neighboring country, but came from a persistently infected source within Liberia.

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Cancer drug may treat sepsis, other uncontrollable immune responses to infection

Results from laboratory experiments and mouse studies suggest that small doses of drugs from a specific class of approved cancer medications called topoisomerase 1 (top1) inhibitors may protect against the overwhelming immune response to infection that sometimes leads to sepsis, a bacterial condition that kills as many as 500,000 people in the United States each year. The research, supported in part by NIAID, appears in the April 28th issue of Science.

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Are new therapies for Crohn's disease and chronic pancreatitis on the horizon?

Two new studies from CMGH offer insight into new interventions for Crohn's disease and chronic pancreatitis.

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Lower weight, diabetes, and heart disease can worsen quality of life for frail older women

Researchers writing in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society recently learned that older women who are frail, and who have six or more chronic health conditions, are twice as likely to have a lower quality of life compared to women with less than three risk factors.

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Screening method uncovers drugs that may combat deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria

In recent years, hospitals have reported dramatic increases in the number of cases of the highly contagious, difficult-to-treat, and often deadly antibiotic-resistant bacteria carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Now, investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have developed a promising method of identifying new antimicrobials that target these organisms. The research is published in April issue of the journal ASSAY and Drug Development Technologies.

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Finding sheds light on what may kill neurons after stroke

Strokes, seizures, traumatic brain injury and schizophrenia: these conditions can cause persistent, widespread acidity around neurons in the brain. But exactly how that acidity affects brain function isn't well understood.

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New literature review assesses benefits of stem cells for treating spinal cord injuries

Stem cell therapy is a rapidly evolving and promising treatment for spinal-cord injuries. According to a new literature review, published in the April issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, different types of stem cells vary in their ability to help restore function, and an ideal treatment protocol remains unclear pending further clinical research.

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Salt-inducible kinases may have therapeutic potential for autoimmune diseases

A new research report appearing in the May 2016 issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, suggests that specific enzymes, called 'salt-inducible kinases,' may be able to help curb runaway inflammation associated with autoimmune diseases like Crohn's disease, arthritis, and psoriasis.

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Salts in the brain control our sleep-wake cycle

Danish research is behind a new epoch-making discovery, which may prove decisive to future brain research. The level of salts in the brain plays a critical role in whether we are asleep or awake. This discovery may be of great importance to research on psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia and convulsive fits from lack of sleep as well as post-anaesthetization confusion, according to Professor Maiken Nedergaard.

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Using oxygen to sterilize medical implants could save time and money

International researchers led by the University of Bath have demonstrated a cheap, effective and environmentally friendly way to sterilize medical implants without changing their properties, in contrast to some techniques. This inexpensive technology could save time and money while effectively sterilizing medical implants, does not require extensive training and produces no waste products.

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The gut microbiomes of infants have an impact on autoimmunity

By looking at the gut microbiomes of infants from three different countries, the team uncovered evidence that not only supports the hygiene hypothesis, but also points to interactions among bacterial species that may account, at least in part, for the spike in immune disorders seen in western societies.

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Hormone and neurotransmitter systems disturbed in alcoholics' brains

The brain tissue of persons with alcohol dependence shows a variety of changes compared to non-alcoholic control persons. All alcoholics' brains share some characteristics, but some are exclusive to the brain tissue of anxiety-prone type 1 alcoholics or impulsive type 2 alcoholics, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland.

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Exposure to particulate air pollutants associated with numerous cancers

Researchers have found that long-term exposure to environmental pollutants was associated with increased risk of mortality for many types of cancer in an elderly Hong Kong population.

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Want to eat better? Sorry, we're closed

Getting more nutritious meals on the tables of low-income Americans could depend on the hours the stores in their neighborhoods keep.

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Black raspberry improves cardiovascular risk in metabolic syndrome

A new study shows that black raspberry extract can significantly lower a key measure of arterial stiffness-an indicator of cardiovascular disease. Black raspberry intake was also associated with increased levels of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), which help repair and regenerate damaged arteries, according to the study published in Journal of Medicinal Food.

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Extreme heat and precipitation linked to more severe asthma requiring hospitalization

Extreme heat and heavy rainfall are related to increased risk of hospitalization for asthma in Maryland, according to a study by University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers.Based on over a decade of asthma hospitalization data (115,923 cases from 2000-2012), Researchers observed a 23 percent increase in risk of asthma hospitalizations when there was an extreme heat event during summer months. This risk was higher among 5-17 year olds.

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Researchers discover potential treatment for sepsis and other responses to infection

Ebola and other dangerous microbes often produce these inflammatory responses. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai say that tiny doses of a cancer drug may stop the raging, uncontrollable immune response to infection that leads to sepsis and kills up to 500,000 people a year in the US. The new drug treatment may also benefit millions of people worldwide who are affected by infections and pandemics.

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Gut bacteria may predict risk of life-threatening infections following chemotherapy

A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota and Nantes University Hospital in France shows that the bacteria in people's gut may predict their risk of life-threatening blood infections following high-dose chemotherapy.

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Gene therapy shows long-term benefit for treating rare blindness

Pioneering gene therapy has restored some vision to patients with a rare form of genetic blindness for as long as four years, raising hopes it could be used to cure common causes of vision loss, new University of Oxford research published today shows.

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Junk-food junkies go healthy when rewarded

According to new Cornell University research, the most effective strategy for influencing such healthy food choices is not calorie counts and reduced prices, but rather more subtle incentives that reward healthy eating behavior.

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How cancer cells escape from tumors and spread

New research from a team led by Northeastern's Anand Astha­giri, asso­ciate pro­fessor of bio­engi­neering and chem­ical engi­neering, pro­vides an aston­ishing look at the bio­phys­ical prop­er­ties that permit breast cancer cells to 'slide' by obsta­cles and travel out of their pri­mary tumor toward a blood vessel that will carry them to a new site.

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BPA determined to have adverse effects on couples seeking in vitro fertilization

Exposure to Bisphenol-A (BPA) may lead to reduced quality of embryos during reproduction. Fred vom Saal, a University of Missouri researcher, has studied BPA and its effects on the reproductive system for more than 20 years. Now, a new study has corroborated his work showing that BPA could be the cause for decreases in the frequency of implantation, pregnancy and live birth rates in couples seeking in vitro fertilization.

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African-American women with ovarian cancer -- can obesity mask early symptoms?

African-American women with ovarian cancer are more likely to die from the disease than are White women and they are also much more likely to be obese. These factors may be linked by the new finding that excess abdominal fat in overweight and obese women could interfere with the detection of early symptoms of ovarian cancer, as presented in a study published in Journal of Women's Health.

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Study explains how low testosterone raises diabetes risk

Researchers have identified a key hormone-signaling pathway that explains why men with low testosterone are at greater risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study in Cell Metabolism co-authored by Tulane University researchers.

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Effect of non-ionizing electromagnetic field on the alteration of ovarian follicles in rats.

Exposure to electromagnetic fields during embryonic development can cause morphological changes in oocytes and affect the differentiation of oocytes and folliculogenesis, resulting in decreased ovarian reserve leading to infertility or reduced fertility.

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Doctors Without Borders Launches New Solidarity Action as U.S. Military Brushes Off Deadly Kunduz Attack as 'Accidental' (Video)

Top U.S. officials repeatedly deny bombings are war crimes.

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Drone Wars Produce PTSD Victims on Both Sides

In Washington’s drone wars, collateral damage comes home. In a trio of recent action-packed movies, good guys watch terrorists mingling with innocent women and children via real-time video feeds from halfway across the world.

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It’s Time to End Oral Sex Inequality - Why Women Should Get Head, Too

Most women have about one-third the number of orgasms men enjoy. Something’s not adding up—or rather, certain someones aren’t going down.

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Worsening depression 'link to dementia'

Increasing symptoms of depression in older age could indicate early signs of dementia, say scientists.

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Newborn babies tested for alcohol

Newborn babies are being tested for alcohol after researchers raised concerns about pregnant women drinking regularly.

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'Secret of youth' in ginger gene

Scientists say they have made a leap in knowing why some people retain their youthful looks while others age badly.

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Gene therapy reverses sight loss

A genetic therapy improves the vision of some patients who would otherwise have gone blind.

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Give e-cigs to smokers, say doctors

Smokers should be offered and encouraged to use e-cigarettes to help them quit, says a leading medical body.

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CDC Admits Flu Shots Fail Half the Time

Americans have never been big fans of flu shots. During the 2009 “swine flu” influenza A pandemic, only about 40 percent of adults bothered to roll up their sleeves. 1 Last year, flu vaccine rates were still just 47 percent for adults but pediatricians had vaccinated 75 percent of children under two years old. 2

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Painkiller training requirement for U.S. doctors gets another look

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reconsidering whether doctors who prescribe painkillers like OxyContin should be required to take safety training courses, according to federal documents released Friday.

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Why Evidence-based Practices Might not Actually Help People

Mental Health First Aid is designated as an evidence-based practice, but what does that really mean? All it means is that the program has gotten enough grant money to get some research that proves it meets its designated outcome criteria. This does not mean the real-life outcomes for the people involved, or for society, are desirable or helpful. Full Article →

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Groups Sue to Force FDA to Act on Chemical in Food Packaging

Center for Food Safety Perchlorate is highly flammable and used in rocket fuel Source: Steve Jurvetson The Natural Resources Defense Council and Center for Food Safety, on behalf of themselves and four other public health and environmental organizations, sued the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today to force it to act on a petition to ban perchlorate in food packaging. The groups filed the petition in December 2014. The agency missed a June 2015 deadline to respond to the petition.

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The ‘Dirty Dozen’ Produce Named Worst for Pesticide Exposure

Those tart, sweet strawberries you’re eating this summer may be putting more than antioxidants in your system.

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Two-thirds of Europeans Support Ban on Glyphosate, Says Yougov Poll

Survey of more than 7,000 people across the EU’s five biggest states backs prohibition of the most widely used agricultural chemical Two-thirds of Europeans support a ban on glyphosate, the most widely used agricultural chemical in the world’s history, according to a new Yougov poll.

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Your gut bacteria are more than what you eat.

Two large-scale studies show that factors once thought to be critical to determining the makeup of microbes in and on our bodies, such as natural versus cesarean birth, breastfeeding, or body mass index, don't matter as much as researchers had thought.

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Findings from the gut—new insights into the human microbiome.

A preference for dark versus milk chocolate, among other things, shows up in the kinds of healthy germs found in the gut.

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100 Oregon companies to be inspected for heavy metal emissions.

Oregon environmental regulators on Thursday named more than 300 companies that are authorized to emit toxic heavy metals into the air but whose actual emission levels are unknown.

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Myanmar bans lucrative logging in bid to preserve forests.

Myanmar has banned lucrative logging operations as the newly-elected government of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi steps up a battle on deforestation, an environment official said on Thursday.

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Big Ag Fights to Keep Pesticide Linked to Brain Problems in Kids

After years of debate, the Environmental Protection Agency is finally poised to revoke all uses of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, which first came on line as a pest control technology in 1965.

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Transcendental Meditation naturally gratifies the unconscious craving for wholeness, fullness, and inner joy

Although the TM program is not in itself a drug rehabilitation program, it is a means for self-development which results in a decrease of psychological and physiological problems -- reduced drug abuse is an automatic side effect. Janet Hoffman, US director of Transcendental Meditation for Women, discusses how TM develops 'a field of unbounded wholeness deep within that is our essential nature,' and TM is 'a way to achieve well-being -- inner happiness and balance -- fullness within oneself naturally in a way that upholds health.' She points out several research projects on TM and reduced drug use, including a German study of 115 young adults -- serious drug users who were divided into one group who underwent conventional treatment and another that added twice-daily TM practice to their treatment schedule. After four months of TM practice, 50 percent of the TM group had stopped taking drugs; by 18 months, 89 percent had discontinued drug use.

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Another probable carcinogen on its way into Europe’s soybean imports?

GM soybeans that tolerate glyphosate, a probable carcinogen, are already imported into Europe.

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Big Pharma's death machine to unleash massive killer superbugs across the globe... 10 million people a year to be killed by 2050

(NaturalNews) Human resistance to antibiotics will continue to worsen, and will eventually become "an even greater threat to mankind than cancer," if no action is taken to reverse the trend, Chancellor George Osborne, a British Conservative Party politician who has been Chancellor...

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Marijuana may be able to curb opioid dependence for some people with chronic pain, reports new study

(NaturalNews) Opioids are being over prescribed in America, resulting in 47,000 deaths a year, mostly from pain prescription overdoses. The National Institute of Drug Abuse reports that the US makes up 5 percent of the world's population but devours 75 percent of all prescription...

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If you use Benadryl, Paxil, Dramamine it's REALLY time to stop

(NaturalNews) Over-the-counter drugs, many of them formerly only available by prescription, are in abundance, and they supposedly treat a wide range of conditions and minor illnesses. But new research shows that many of these come with a host of side effects and potential side effects...

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Ontario court backs the bees! Activists win fight to ban harmful, bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides

(NaturalNews) In the winter of 2014, Canada's province of Ontario suffered an exponential loss of honeybees. An estimated 58 percent of the honeybee population vanished that year, frightening beekeepers. So many facets of a diverse agriculture system and healthy ecosystem depend on...

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Parents beware - The government has found a new way to force children to be vaccinated without parental consent

(NaturalNews) If you choose not to vaccinate your children, you should know that the government can have you declared unfit and vaccinate them anyway – at least if you happen to live in Michigan.A Michigan appeals court has ruled that a judge acted properly when ordering...

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Why isn't the FTC investigating the FDA's drug monopolies?

(NaturalNews) In recent days, the Federal Trade Commission claimed another alternative medicine victim, as it fined Dr. Joseph Mercola, M.D., more than $5 million because he dared to sell a health treatment solution to the public that did not rely on the government's tainted and compromised...

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Inadequate Financial Savings Tied to Increased Childhood Health Risks

The connection between a family's income and childhood health has been well-established, with lower income linked to poorer health and a greater likelihood of more chronic conditions. Now a new study by UCLA researchers shows that the size of the paycheck is not all that matters when it comes to children's health risks. So does the amount that a family has tucked away in savings.

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Breast Milk Linked to Significant Early Brain Growth in Preemies

Feeding premature babies mostly breast milk during the first month of life appears to spur more robust brain growth. Preemies whose daily diets were at least 50 percent breast milk had more brain tissue and cortical-surface area by their due dates than premature babies who consumed significantly less breast milk.

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Does Exercise Benefit Cancer Patients?

Award-winning registered dietitian who holds a Ph.D. in exercise science explores how exercise can help patients with cancer.

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The Soil Solution - Regenerative Farming

Regenerative-farming techniques could reverse climate change through enhancing the soil.

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MEPs Against Cancer Call for European Commission Rethink on Glyphosate

Leading members of the European Parliament said Wednesday that they considered the European Commission’s plan to re-license glyphosate for 10 years as “inappropriate” and “unacceptable”.

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The vitamin that made elderly mice live longer, and stopped their organs from aging

This work could have very important implications in the field of regenerative medicine...by restoring the body's ability to repair itself

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Mindfulness can help people with depression avoid relapse, study finds

Recovering patients using the technique were nearly a quarter less likely to relapse within five months than those using only antidepressants, the study found

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The night shift killed my memory, mood, and hair

The graveyard shift at a newspaper is many marvelous things - exciting, liberating, challenging, full of bizarre stories and excellent camaraderie - but healthful is not one of them

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Mindfulness therapy works for recurrent depression

(Reuters Health) - For people with recurring depression, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may be more helpful than other treatments, according to a new analysis.

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Pennsylvania probes possible link between quakes

Pennsylvania environmental regulators want to determine whether a series of minor earthquakes in the state this week were caused by nearby fracking operations by an oil and gas company.

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Voices on VaXxed - All the Heroes

I attended a private screening of Vaxxed last week at the Soho House in NYC that was presented by Safeminds. It was an incredibly intimate setting which made seeing this film on such a personal subject that...

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The Pro-Vax Injury Misogyny Campaign Meets Robert De Niro

It's a lot more difficult to disparage and embarrass and discount Robert DeNiro than a beautiful blonde female.

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Australians are cutting down on sugar but love of honey worries health experts

We're eating healthier than ever - but we are still making one enormous mistake.

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The dangers of polypharmacy - the ever-mounting pile of pills

Some herbal supplements and vitamins can interact with prescription drugs in dangerous ways, research suggests.

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Deadly heart condition can now be genetically screened

Elka Johansson was born with a big heart. It was inherited from her mother. And it had the potential to kill her.

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The Many Health Benefits of Elderberry

Thousands of years ago, in ancient Greece, Hippocrates would gather elderberries, crush them, and apply the poultice to treat wounds. Elderberries were so widely used across Europe for their health-promoting properties that the “father of medicine” himself referred to them as his “medicine chest.” If he only knew… European elder is a tree native to […]

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Dandelion Root - The Ingredient Your Smoothie is Missing

Now that smoothies are all the rage, I am regularly asked what type of smoothies I drink. I always tell people dandelion smoothies are my all-time favorite. It’s no joke: they’re not just great from a health perspective but they are absolutely delicious too. By now, I’m used to peoples’ eyes bugging whenever dandelion smoothies […]

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Expert explains how ibuprofen turns off headaches and antidepressants improve mood

Professor MacDonald Christie, a pharmacologist at the University of Sydney, says: 'For something that seems so incredible, drug mechanics are wonderfully simple.'

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DuPuy pinnacle hip implants are 'unacceptably' prone to failure, doctors warn

Surgeons in Britain say they have operated on patients with ‘black tissue’ caused by chemicals leaching out of the metal joint, and makers DuPuy have been ordered to pay $500million in a US lawsuit.

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Natasha Devon claims children are being wrongly prescribed anti-depressants

School children are being wrongly 'medicalised' and given anti-depressants when they just need their peers to stop bullying them, government mental health advisor Natasha Devon told headteachers.

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Do carbs really make you fat? Here, 3 experts give their very different views...

Carbohydrates are often demonised by people wanting to lose weight. But should they be shunned entirely or is switching to the brown varieties of pasta and rice enough?

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Lyme disease is a ticking time bomb

Dr Hany Elsheikha, associate professor of parasitology at the University of Nottingham, says Lyme disease is one of the fastest-growing diseases in the Western world.

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Government report reveals 1 in 3 children are overweight by the age of 11

Health and Social Care Information Centre data shows bariatric surgery patients have tripled in 20 years and 58 per cent of women and 65 per cent of men are now overweight.

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This Swimming Pool Filled With Plastic Trash Will Make You Rethink Single-Use Disposables (VIDEO)

By filling a public pool with plastic waste, Sea Shepherd show us exactly what we’re doing to marine animals.

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Heartbreaking Truth Behind Video of Captive Orca, Morgan, Smashing Her Head Against Tank

“Monday left me broken, Tuesday I was through with hoping…” The lyrics from Avicii’s “Waiting for Love” can be heard playing over the Orca Ocean stadium speakers at Loro Parque... More

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Touching Photo of Captain Paul Watson Meeting Captive Orca in 1982 Shows Why We Need To EmptyTheTanks

Thirty-four years ago, Captain Paul Watson met Tilikum. In the years that followed, he went on to do amazing things for marine animals around the world. All the while, Tilikum has been kept captive.

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The hidden world under western Antarctica 800 metres beneath the ice sheet

Lake Whillans, which lies 800 meters (2,600 feet) beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, is similar to a wetland. Analysing the area could give new insight into how sea levels could rise.

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How revealing! Study finds that sexy clothing can make women appear more intelligent and more likely to be faithful

The research contrasts previous studies that found ‘sexualised’ clothing has the opposite effect. Experts at the University of Bedfordshire said it shows stereotypes are changing. Kim Kardashian pictured.

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Half of us have an 'ageing gene' and it affects our skin as much as smoking

Researchers from Rotterdam found the gene MC1R is key to a person's appearance. Joan Collins’ looks have defied the years… and it may be down to this single gene.

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Are some people BORN killers?

Kent Kiehl, a psychologist who works at the Western New Mexico Correctional Facility claims at least 50 per cent of brain abnormalities in murderers is caused by genetics.

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Having a larger social group of friends increases your tolerance for pain

The 'brain opioid theory of social attachment', is that social interactions trigger positive emotions when endorphin binds to opioid receptors in the brain, according to researchers at the University of Oxford.

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Suicidal people can reveal thoughts through their speech tones

Researchers from the University of Southern California found warning signs include ‘breathier’ speech as well as subtleties in the pitch and tension in a person’s voice.

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Drexel University professor claims it's IMPOSSIBLE to be vegetarian

Andrew Smith, from Drexel University, claims that plants acquire nutrients from the soil, including decayed plant and animal remains meaning even plant-based diets consist of animal remains.

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Aspirin May Help Prevent Bile Duct Cancer

Regular use of aspirin was linked with a significantly reduced risk of developing bile duct cancer, also called cholangiocarcinoma, in a recent study. The findings, which are published in the journal Hepatology, indicate that additional research on the potential of aspirin for preventing bile duct cancer is warranted.

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Abnormally Low Blood Flow Indicates Damage to NFL Players’ Brains

The discovery of brain pathology through autopsy in former National Football League (NFL) players called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) has raised substantial concern among players, medical professionals, and the general public about the impact of repetitive head trauma. Using sophisticated neuroimaging and analytics, researchers have now identified abnormal areas of low blood flow in living professional football players. These findings, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, raises the potential for better diagnosis and treatment for persons with football related head trauma.

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Type 2 diabetes people ‘let down’ over delayed treatment

People with Type 2 diabetes are being ‘let down’ because they are being forced to wait for further treatment when needed.

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Conflicts of Interest in Surgical Research - More Transparency Needed, Study Finds

Hidden conflicts of interest can distort study results and endanger trust in medical research. This is the finding of new article published in the Open Access journal Innovative Surgical Science, which addresses transparency and conflicts of interest in surgical studies. Transparency is particularly relevant in this area, as surgical practice is strongly influenced by medical devices, meaning there are often close relationships between industry and professionals.

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The older you get, the more difficult it may become to 'smell' through your mouth

You not only pick up aromas through your nose, but also through your mouth while you chew your food. Some people simply can smell better than others and those may enjoy an enhanced flavor of foods. Unfortunately, for some, this ability decreases with age, report Tyler Flaherty and Juyun Lim of Oregon State University in the US in Springer's journal Chemosensory Perception.

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Type 2 diabetes people 'let down' over delayed treatment

A University of Leicester study suggests 'clinical inertia' is preventing tight control of blood sugar levels.

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Radioactive waste disposal could be safer and cheaper

Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University and Rosatom have developed a technology to reprocess irradiated reactor graphite by evaporation. This technology allows making radioactive waste disposal safer and economically feasible.

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Immuno-psychiatry - When your body makes its own angel dust

A new study in Biological Psychiatry reports structural brain damage from an autoimmune encephalitis that impairs behavior in ways that are somewhat similar to the effects of 'angel dust.'

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UBC study finds psychedelic drugs may reduce domestic violence

Psychedelic drugs may help curb domestic violence committed by men with substance abuse problems, according to a new UBC study.The UBC Okanagan study found that 42 percent of US adult male inmates who did not take psychedelic drugs were arrested within six years for domestic battery after their release, compared to a rate of 27 percent for those who had taken drugs such as LSD, psilocybin (commonly known as magic mushrooms) and MDMA (ecstasy).

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Does frequent sex lead to better relationships? Depends on how you ask

Newlywed couples who have a lot of sex don't report being any more satisfied with their relationships than those who have sex less often, but their automatic behavioral responses tell a different story, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

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Chernobyl, three decades on

The Chernobyl disaster struck 30 years ago today. The devastating radiation spill created a huge radio-ecological laboratory where University of South Carolina professor Tim Mousseau and colleagues have been studying the effects of radiation on free-living organisms since 2000. In addition to cataloging a range of harmful effects that even low doses of radiation have on life, the scientists recently published a meta-analysis examining how a specific pathway, oxidative stress, is a key component of the damage.

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Nutrient supplements can give antidepressants a boost

An international evidence review has found that certain nutritional supplements can increase the effectiveness of antidepressants for people with clinical depression.

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Reducing the sodium content of packaged foods - How does Canada measure up?

In 2010, a multi-stakeholder working group published Canada's Sodium Reduction Strategy. This strategy was meant to act as an essential public health intervention to address the high levels of sodium currently in the Canadian diet, which causes high blood pressure and increases risk for stroke and heart disease. New research published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism shows that as of 2013, 84 percent of packaged foods had little or no sodium reduction.

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Despite efforts, childhood obesity remains on the rise

The alarming increase in US childhood obesity rates that began nearly 30 years ago continues unabated, with the biggest increases in severe obesity, according to a study led by a Duke Clinical Research Institute scientist.

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Salk scientists uncover how a cell's 'fuel gauge' promotes healthy development

Unexpected link between cellular metabolic and recycling processes points to new cancer therapies.

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Study identifies compound that reverses symptoms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's

A new study describes an innovative strategy that reverses symptoms in these Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease -- at least in fruit flies which had been genetically altered to model the diseases.

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Nurturing during preschool years boosts child's brain growth

Children whose mothers were nurturing during the preschool years, as opposed to later in childhood, have more robust growth in brain structures associated with learning, memory and stress response than children with less supportive moms, according to research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

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Risk factors identified for acute pancreatitis that can disrupt leukemia treatment

Research led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital could help to expand precision medicine by identifying cancer patients who should avoid the chemotherapy drug asparaginase.

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Why is visceral fat worse than subcutaneous fat?

Researchers have long-known that visceral fat -- the kind that wraps around the internal organs -- is more dangerous than subcutaneous fat that lies just under the skin around the belly, thighs and rear. But how visceral fat contributes to insulin resistance and inflammation has remained unknown.

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Study finds no change in antibody levels associated with food allergy

A new study using 5,000 stored blood samples found no increase in the presence of food-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) -- a blood marker associated with food allergy -- in children's blood between the 1980s and the 2000s.

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What scientists know -- and don't know -- about sexual orientation

Over the last 50 years, political rights for lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals have significantly broadened in some countries, while they have narrowed in others. In many parts of the world, political and popular support for LGB rights hinges on questions about the prevalence, causes, and consequences of non-heterosexual orientations. In a new report, a team of researchers bring the latest science to bear on these issues, providing a comprehensive review of the scientific research on sexual orientation.

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Transplanted liver cells protect against liver failure after massive hepatectomy surgery

Because liver failure often occurs after an extensive hepatectomy, researchers using animal models investigated safer ways to transplant liver cells post-extensive hepatectomy found that rather than transplanting cells into the liver portal vein, transplantation into an extra-hepatic site, such as the intra-mesentery, a fold of membranous tissue on the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity attached to the intestinal tract, can help protect against post-operative liver failure and aid in survival of the remaining liver.

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Gut feeling - ONR research examines link between stomach bacteria, PTSD

Could bacteria in your gut be used to cure or prevent neurological conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety or even depression? Two researchers sponsored by the Office of Naval Research think that's a strong possibility.

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Head impacts from season of high school football produce measurable change in brain cells

Repeated impacts to the heads of high school football players cause measurable changes in their brains, even when no concussion occurs, according to research from UT Southwestern Medical Center's Peter O'Donnell Jr. Brain Institute and Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

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Researchers discover fate of melting glacial ice in Greenland

A team of researchers led by faculty at the University of Georgia has discovered the fate of much of the freshwater that pours into the surrounding oceans as the Greenland ice sheet melts every summer. They published their findings today in the journal Nature Geoscience.

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Increased odds of ADHD for kids with some types of vision problems

Children with vision problems not correctable with glasses or contact lenses may be twice as likely to have a diagnosis of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), suggests a study in the May issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

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Even low levels of air pollution appear to affect children's lung health

According to new research led by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center pulmonologist and critical care physician Mary B. Rice, M.D., M.P.H., improved air quality in US cities since the 1990s may not be enough to ensure normal lung function in children. The findings were recently published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care, a journal of the American Thoracic Society.

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GI problems in autism may originate in genes, study suggests

Columbia University researchers have found evidence in mice that, for some types of autism, gastrointestinal problems may originate from the same genetic changes that lead to the behavioral and social characteristics of the condition.

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Soy shows promise as natural anti-microbial agent

Soy isoflavones and peptides may inhibit the growth of microbial pathogens that cause food-borne illnesses, according to a new study from University of Guelph researchers.

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Common steroid shows promise in healing damaged newborn lungs

Research from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago conducted in mice shows the drug hydrocortisone -- a steroid commonly used to treat a variety of inflammatory and allergic conditions -- can also prevent lung damage that often develops in premature babies treated with oxygen.

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Dopamine neurons have a role in movement, new study finds

Princeton University researchers have found that dopamine -- a brain chemical involved in learning, motivation and many other functions -- also has a direct role in representing or encoding movement. The finding could help researchers better understand dopamine's role in movement-related disorders such as Parkinson's disease.

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Vitamin D insufficiency, low rate of DNA methylation in black teens may increase disease risk

Low levels of vitamin D in black teens correlates with low activity of a major mechanism for controlling gene expression that may increase their risk of cancer and other disease, researchers report.

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Risks of harm from spanking confirmed by analysis of 5 decades of research

The more children are spanked, the more likely they are to defy their parents and to experience increased anti-social behavior, aggression, mental health problems and cognitive difficulties, according to a new meta-analysis of 50 years of research on spanking.

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Providing guidance on criteria for endocrine disruptor legislation in Europe

A group of seven independent researchers from universities and research institutions from Europe and the United States, including Thomas Zoeller, professor of biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, believe they have paved the way to end a nearly three-year-long stalemate over legal requirements by the European Commission to provide criteria identifying endocrine-disrupting chemicals and put to rest claims of a lack of consensus on the issue among scientists.

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Are money problems and violence related?

University of Iowa researchers find an association between financials stress and severe domestic abuse, but the discovery doesn't prove one leads to the other.

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Atrophosclerodermic manifestations of lyme borreliosis

This review summarizes the literature on scleratrophic skin lesions as a manifestation of a Borrelia infection.

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Microbial cooperation in the intestine

Brigham and Women's Hospital investigators, in collaboration with colleagues at Boston Children's Hospital, report on a rare example of cooperation between different species of bacteria in the intestine.

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Patient attitudes to diabetic foot ulcers have 'significant effect' on survival

New research by health psychologists has shown that the beliefs and expectations of people with diabetic foot ulcers about their illness have a significant independent effect on their survival.

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Brain signals between seizures may explain memory problems in patients with epilepsy

Brain cells in epileptic patients send signals that make 'empty memories,' perhaps explaining the learning problems faced by up to 40 percent of patients.

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New advance announced in fight against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's

A lab-based study led by University of Leicester discovers a way of 'reversing' symptoms.

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Videogame addiction linked to ADHD

Young and single men are at risk of being addicted to video games. The addiction indicates an escape from ADHD and psychiatric disorder. Men are more likely to become addicted to online gaming, gambling, and cyber-pornography. Women are more likely to become addicted to social media, texting, and online shopping.

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New understanding of enzymes could help to develop new drugs to treat diseases

University of Leicester researchers shed light on the role of inositol phosphate molecules in gene regulatory complexes.

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Revolutionary antibiotics will save the world

An international team of including the Lomonosov Moscow State University researchers discovered which enzyme enables Escherichia coli bacterium to breathe. The study is published in the Scientific Reports.

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The first happiness genes have been located

For the first time in history, researchers have isolated the parts of the human genome that could explain the differences in how humans experience happiness. These are the findings of a large-scale international study in over 298,000 people, conducted by VU Amsterdam professors Meike Bartels (Genetics and Wellbeing) and Philipp Koellinger (Genoeconomics).

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Infection alert in catheters could tackle hospital superbugs

A new infection alert system in catheters could prevent serious infections in millions of hospital patients worldwide. The system, detailed in a new paper in Biosensors and Bioelectronics, changes the color of the urine so patients and carers can see easily if bacteria are starting to block the catheter.

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Could a combined dietary supplement help ward off heart disease?

Combining marine fish oil, cocoa extract and phytosterols into a dietary supplement could offer new hope in the fight against heart disease, a new study suggests.

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Pre-pregnancy obesity increases odds of having overweight children

A new Kaiser Permanente study, published in Pediatric Obesity, found that pre-pregnancy obesity and excessive weight gain during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of the child becoming overweight at age 2. The study also found breastfeeding for at least six months helped reduce the likelihood of a child being overweight at age 2.

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CO2 fertilization greening the earth

An international team of 32 authors from 24 institutions in eight countries has published a study titled 'Greening of the Earth and its Drivers' in the journal Nature Climate Change showing significant greening of a quarter to one-half of the Earth's vegetated lands using data from the NASA-MODIS and NOAA-AVHRR satellite sensors of the past 33 years.

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Psychologists Who Designed the CIA Torture Program Can Be Sued by Victims, Federal Judge Rules

The first time such a case has been allowed to proceed.

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Human Beings, and Our Offices, Are Crawling With Microbes

On a daily basis, we walk around surrounded by our own unique microbial cloud.

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Why Bush, Cheney and CIA Leaders Should Be Charged With War Crimes

It was all a big lie. Abu Zubaydah was not al-Qaeda, but he was an early experiment in post-9/11 CIA practices.

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How Love and Sex Between Two People With a Language Barrier Can Go From Sublime to Mortifying

I learned that you don’t really need to know the language to communicate with men.

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What I Learned About My Vagina at an Orgasmic Meditation Class

I’d been waiting for confirmation that I have the potential to have an amazing orgasm, and my vagina is beautiful.

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We Could Be Witnessing the Death of the Fossil Fuel Industry—Will It Take the Rest of the Economy Down With It?

In just two decades, the total value of the energy being produced via fossil fuel extraction has plummeted by more than half.

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Clinton Team Cynically Exploits 'Cyberbullying' to Justify $1 Million Online Propaganda Push

Clinton’s super PAC is spending a bundle to counter hostile messages on social media.

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On Teenage Girls, Sex and Pleasure

In her new book about girls and sex, Peggy Orenstein says its time to change our definition of virginity.

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Final piece of diabetes puzzle solved

A complete picture of what the immune system attacks to cause type 1 diabetes is revealed by scientists.

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Give children free water, restaurants told

Restaurants should offer tap water to families eating out rather than waiting for customers to ask for it, say councils in England and Wales.

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Virus 'can cause brain damage in babies'

An investigation into an outbreak of a new virus in Australia has uncovered cases of developmental delays and brain damage in children.

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Men 'dangerously ignorant' of prostate

British men are dangerously ignorant of the prostate gland, according to a men's health charity.

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Why is there so much sugar in some savoury foods?

Why is there so much sugar in 'savoury' food?

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Many women ignore acne drug's warning about danger to fetus, Health Canada study indicates

Doctors stress that a powerful drug prescribed to fight acne needs to be taken under strict guidelines to prevent serious harm to a fetus, as a new study commissioned by Health Canada points to many failures in preventing pregnancy.

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How Biological Psychiatry Can Harm - A Mother’s View

A complex set of cultural forces that have come together in a way that amounts to prejudice against children. A range of professionals who care for children, including psychiatrists, pediatricians, occupational therapists, educators, and many others, must join together with parents to overcome this prejudice. We must recognize the value and necessity of protecting time and space to listen to these youngest voices. Full Article →

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Polar bears now take longer, perilous swims to find habitable ice

As sea ice disappears, particularly in the Beaufort Sea on Alaska's northern coast, a new study finds polar bears are swimming increasingly long distances, often perilous ones, to find habitable ice.

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Growing underground - the fresh herbs sprouting beneath Londoners' feet

Daily crops grown in former air raid shelters under Clapham supply markets and a home delivery service and herald a novel approach to urban farming.

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You can buy a cheap chicken today, but we all pay for it in the long run | Patrick Holden

Industrial agriculture comes with a high cost to the environment and people’s health, says a leading sustainable farmer.

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If consumers knew how farmed chickens were raised, they might never eat their meat again

The debate about animal welfare has intensifiedThe year 2012 marked a leap forward for animal welfare in the European Union.

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Child obesity has grown unabated since 1999, study finds.

A handful of preliminary studies in recent years has raised hopes the epidemic of U.S. child obesity has stabilized or reversed. But new research finds continued growth in our kids' girth.

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Sunscreen may hurt male fertility, study warns.

As summer approaches, new evidence suggests men should be aware of what they're using to protect their skin - particularly if they're planning on starting a family.

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Is Washington ready for the next big oil spill?

More than 5 billion gallons of oil are transported by boat and barge to the five refineries located in Puget Sound each year.

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Biodegradable plastic bags may not be as ‘green’ as you’d like.

A new Senate inquiry into the threat of marine plastic pollution in Australia has found that “biodegradable” plastic bags are just as bad as regular plastic bags.

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Are Those GMO Mushrooms onYour Plate? You May Never Know

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Success - Your brain waves on Transcendental Meditation

Neuroscientist Cailey Bromer began the practise of Transcendental Mediation at the very end of her first year as a graduate student.

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The REAL science on vaccines, dental fillings, and brain damage

(NaturalNews) Medical science has long known that mercury is a health hazard no matter how it gets into the body. Whether by foods we eat, water we drink, through vaccines or even our dental fillings, mercury is damaging to our health and toxic to our bodies.According to this...

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America following in footsteps of Venezuela with polluted water, infrastructure failures and economic collapse

(NaturalNews) Americans enamored with Sen. Bernie Sanders' socialist economic plans – which essentially amount to taxing the rich (a lot – to the point where they'd leave the country), along with everyone who earns a wage, so that government could make lots of things like...

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Why kids who play outside are smarter, more creative and better adapted to the challenges of real life

(NaturalNews) Somewhere deep inside every one of us, beating as natural as a heart's pulse, is innocence and goodness. Somewhere deep inside, our inner child desires a sense of freedom, to take up the calling of who we are, to build something of our own, to explore the unknown, to...

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Chemotherapy causes fingernails to fall off, foul-smelling pus, blackened nails... Natural plant extracts can help limit the damage

(NaturalNews) It's common knowledge that chemotherapy can cause people to lose their hair, but did you know that it can also cause the fingernails to fall off? The condition, known as onycholysis, can also include ridges or blackening of the nails, or even a foul-smelling pus. It...

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Why doesn't the CDC ever talk about natural SELF-IMMUNIZATION against viruses?

(NaturalNews) Once upon a time, before the modern medical bureaucracy was built, Americans didn't have vaccine Nazis in government who forced them, at the barrel of a gun, and with the threat of fines and imprisonment, to take an injection of a foreign substance that might leave them...

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Repeated fracking leaves the water and land around it DOUSED in formaldehyde, benzene and hydrochloric acid

(NaturalNews) Although the harm caused by consistent hydraulic fracturing – or fracking, as it is casually known – to the global climate is widely known, for many people, its ill effects are striking much closer to home, as their water and land become poisoned with toxic...

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Huge pesticide manufacturer announces it will phase out bee-killing neonic chemicals by 2021... how many bees will still be left by then?

(NaturalNews) About one-third of the human diet comes from plants that rely on insect pollinators. Honeybees especially seem to be of great importance. They are responsible for pollinating 80 percent of our crops.For years, we have seen a vast decline in honeybee numbers, putting...

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Bayer published a children's book 'Toby and the Bees' telling kids 'not to worry' about sick bees because Bayer makes a medicine that kills the mites

(NaturalNews) Poisoning the bees and then bragging to children that you give bees the "medicine" they need for their sickness, is like hitting someone in the knees with a baseball bat, handing them a jug of aspirin, and then telling your kids how you're such a good person because...

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Big Pharma is making you stupid - Common cold medicines and heartburn pills found to shrink the brain and slow thinking

(NaturalNews) If you find yourself forgetting more than usual, or you sometimes feel like your mind is not as sharp as it once was, you might want to take a look inside your medicine cabinet.Older people in particular are being advised to avoid some common over-the-counter medications...

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The great cholesterol con finally unravels - Researchers find lowering cholesterol has NO EFFECT on risk of heart disease or death

(NaturalNews) Common dietary advice is to avoid saturated fats and instead consume polyunsaturated fats, like those found in vegetable oils. But this dietary consensus is starting to crack in the face of study after study showing no health benefit to avoiding saturated fat.The...

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The Origin of Wheat

This latest IWGSC infographic illustrates the origin of today's wheat used to make bread and pasta (and other delicious wheat-based foods).

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Can Awareness Trump Fear and Greed? Part 1 - The Autism Epidemic

April is Autism Awareness month, so what better time than now to talk about the subject of awareness in general and the ever increasing incidence of autism in particular?

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GMO Myths and Truths - What You Need to Know about GMOs

Many of us have become convinced that genetically engineered (GE) foods and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are harmful to health and the environment. But how can you effectively respond to friends and family who have fallen for the oft-repeated fallacies and myths about GMO safety and efficacy?

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Cutting down on Sugar Might Be the Best Health Insurance

Author and educator Gary Taubes is among a small group of health investigators who have been relentlessly spreading the word about the strong associations between sugar consumption and the rising rates of obesity and major diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s.

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The Key Players in Climate Change

Diplomats from at least 167 countries are gathering in New York to sign the climate accord reached in December in Paris. Whether they make good on their pledges to slow dangerous greenhouse gas emissions will depend in large part on the actions in the years ahead by the world’s largest polluters. A status report on the key players follows.

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Some children born with the genetic risk for schizophrenia, scientists say

Scientists have found important evidence supporting the idea that a certain subset of those who develop schizophrenia are genetically set on that path before birth

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Why the Zika virus is causing alarm

April 25 (Reuters) - - Global health officials are racing to better understand the Zika virus behind a major outbreak that began in Brazil last year and has spread to many countries in the Americas.

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First year in daycare may be prime time for stomach bugs

(Reuters Health) - Kids starting daycare may be at increased risk of stomach bugs during the first year but then have few infections later on, according to researchers in The Netherlands.

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Much healthier low-cost bread possible

Bread design could be substantially improved to better protect heart health according to new research. A team at the University of Otago, Wellington studied bread design from the perspective of reducing risk of heart disease, while keeping ingredient costs down. 

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Why Is This Hormone-Disrupting Pesticide Banned in Europe But Widely Used in the U.S.?

Atrazine is banned in Europe. But it is the second most-used herbicide in U.S. agriculture, with more than...

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Exxon Using Tobacco’s Failed Free Speech Defense for Decades of Deception on Climate Change

The arguments are all by and large the same, claiming that the investigations infringe on...

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Interactive Maps Show Where Monsanto’s Roundup Is Sprayed in San Francisco and Portland

Reverend Billy and The Stop Shopping Choir have published two interactive maps showing ...

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10 Ways to Prevent or Reverse Heart Disease Without Taking Drugs

Genetics loads the gun, but environment pulls the trigger. The way you eat, how much you...

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Can Superfoods Help Boost the Planet’s Health, Too?

With baobab and moringa, some researchers say that growing global demand is...

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12 Best Foods to Eat in the Morning

Eating the right foods can give you energy and prevent you from...

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Is Fracking Causing the Epidemic of Horse Birth Defects at Breeding Farm?

The veterinary team cite the presence of a gas well adjacent to Gural’s land that was...

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11 Healthy Foods Very High in Iron

Iron is a mineral that serves several important functions in the body. Here are 11 healthy foods that...

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EU researchers contribute to better air quality policy

An EU project has undertaken detailed research to support the review and implementation of the EU's comprehensive air quality legislation.

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Forget Fukushima—Chernobyl still holds record as worst nuclear accident for public health

The 1986 Chernobyl and 2011 Fukushima nuclear power plant accidents both share the notorious distinction of attaining the highest accident rating on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) scale of nuclear accidents. No other reactor incident has ever received this Level 7 "major accident" designation in the history of nuclear power. Chernobyl and Fukushima earned it because both involved core meltdowns that released significant amounts of radioactivity to their surroundings.

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Monitoring toxic chemicals in coastal waters to protect wildlife

More investment is needed to develop better analytical tests to measure, and therefore help control, the amount of toxic chemicals called organotins that enter the environment, according to a review published in Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry. The authors of the review found that tough regulations have inspired the development of new technologies to monitor organotins. However, they further work is needed to meet international targets.

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A Criminal Ring In China Sold Expired Vaccines

Public anger in China is simmering over a nationwide criminal ring that sold expired vaccines. Despite success in vaccinating China's population, lax oversight has often led to tragedies like this.

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Babies Who Eat Rice Cereal Have Higher Arsenic Levels, Study Finds

Multiple studies have found that rice-based foods contain traces of arsenic. Now a study finds babies fed rice cereals and other rice-based snacks have higher concentrations of arsenic in their urine.

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Should parents let their children have a sip of alcohol?

Why you should think twice before giving your child their first taste of alcohol.

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Women get healthier after their husbands die, new study shows

Marriage has long been thought to be beneficial - both in sickness and in health. But a study suggests that widows actually suffer less stress and frailty than wives whose husbands are still alive.

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Cinnamon Compound Draws Stem Cells Into Wounds

Cinnamtannin B-1 has been shown to promote the migration of stem cells to wound sites in animal models, thereby accelerating healing.

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Opening A Gateway To The Brain

Insights into the structure of the blood-brain barrier protein Mfsd2a could lead to better drugs for brain tumors.

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3 Reasons Why Flax Seeds Are the Duct Tape of Health

Three of the leading health issues in the United States are heart disease, depression and diabetes. Every year, trillions are spent to treat these diseases. According to the CDC, heart disease alone costs the USA nearly $1 billion per day in medical costs and lost productivity. The irony is that many of these conditions could […]

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12 Environmental Films to Put on Your Watch List

Earth Day or not, you can make any day a celebration of the planet. Here are 12 incredible environmental films and documentaries that will raise your awareness about our planet and hopefully inspire you to do something about it. Chasing Ice | Cinematographically breathtaking, Chasing Ice follows acclaimed National Geographic photographer James Balog across the Arctic as he […]

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Can Oatmeal Help Fatty Liver Disease?

If oatmeal is so powerful that it can clear up some of the ravages of chemotherapy just applied to the skin, what might it do if we actually ate it? Oats are reported to possess varied drug-like activities like lowering blood cholesterol and blood sugar, boosting our immune system, anticancer, antioxidant and anti-atherosclerosis, in addition […]

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Could chemicals in your makeup make you fat?

New research hints at a possible link between personal care products that contain phthalates and obesity. What if your soap, nail polish and other products you use every day really were causing your waistline to expand?

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Two Ways a Mother Can Protect Her Child from a Life of Obesity

A new study points out two ways a mother can protect her child from a life of obesity by taking the appropriate action early in pregnancy and shortly afterward.

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This Commonly Consumed Sugar is Wrecking Your Brain

If you are still drinking soda and eating processed foods, here is a reason to stop – and a suggestion of what to replace it with.

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University of Birmingham study reveals best way to optimise body clock

Scientists at the University of Birmingham found having flu jabs were most effective in the morning. We reveal how to get the best out of your body clock by playing to its strengths and weaknesses.

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Glasgow study reveals pollutant dangers within airtight homes

Experts have found that modern airtight homes can expose inhabitants to harmful levels of pollutants unless they are properly ventilated.

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Breakthrough in the treatment of inherited genetic disease

Scientists at the Universities of York and Leiden have made a significant breakthrough in the treatment of an inherited genetic disorder which damages muscle and nerve cells in the body.

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Possible substitute for antibiotics to treat dangerous infections

A recently published paper identifies a new therapeutic target for the treatment of bacterial infections that regulates the immune response. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now found an ‘’off’’ switch for destructive inflammation in infected kidneys that does not impair the anti-bacterial defense.

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Queen’s researchers in €2.25m international project to tackle diabetes-related blindness

World-leading researchers from Queen’s University Belfast are among a team of scientists from the USA and Ireland who are collaborating to develop a novel treatment for diabetes-related blindness.

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Gestational Exposure to Type of Antidepressants Associated With Adolescent Offspring Depression

A study to be published in the May 2016 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) reports that use of certain antidepressants during pregnancy can result in offspring depression by early adolescence.

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Harsh Out of Necessity

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can have a strong impact on the life of patients. Not only must they address the unpleasant symptoms, they are also subject to unpredictable relapses after more or less long periods of remission (which are irregular in duration), a condition that can cause anxiety and stress. As noted in a new study carried out by SISSA of Trieste in collaboration with the Medical University of South Carolina (and other international institutions), this condition has consequences for the "moral cognition" of patients, who become particularly intransigent in moral judgments of third parties. T

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Zinc oxide tetrapods cure genital herpes in animals

Generating an effective vaccine against genital herpes infections has been a major research challenge for decades. Likewise, a protective microbicide has been a dream as well. Scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago, USA, and at Kiel University, Germany, have recently developed a unique method to combine microbicide efficacy with a new vaccine platform to give rise to the “Microbivac” concept.

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What does your cat say?

Soon you can find out what your cat’s meow, purr, growling or hissing means. A new research project will investigate how cats talk with us humans – and how we speak to them.

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Listening to the radio could impair drivers' concentration

Listening to traffic reports on the radio could be bad for your driving -- you could even miss an elephant standing by the side of the road.

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Bored people reach for the crisps

People crave fatty and sugary foods when they are bored. That is the conclusion of research being presented this week at the Annual Conference of the British Psychological Society by Dr. Sandi Mann from the University of Central Lancashire.

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Augmented games can increase the diversity of sports

An augmented climbing wall increases social interaction, helps to attract wider target audiences and empowers users to become content creators. The augmented climbing wall operates as a huge touch screen. It combines body tracking with custom computer vision software, depth camera, and projected graphics.

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Brain cells divide the work to recognize bodies

Specific regions of the brain are specialized in recognizing bodies of animals and human beings. By measuring the electrical activity per cell, scientists from KU Leuven, Belgium, and the University of Glasgow have shown that the individual brain cells in these areas do different things. Their response to specific contours or body shapes is very selective.

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Tiny microscopes reveal hidden role of nervous system cells

Salk imaging technologies offer new window into spinal cord to understand touch and pain sensations.

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Hear no evil - Farmed fish found to be hard of hearing

New research published today in the journal Scientific Reports has revealed for the first time that half of the world's farmed fish have hearing loss due to a deformity of the earbone.

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Rosacea linked to a slightly increased risk of dementia

A new study has uncovered an increased risk of dementia -- in particular Alzheimer's disease -- in patients with rosacea.

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Friends 'better than morphine'

People with more friends have higher pain tolerance, Oxford University researchers have found, in a study looking at social networks and endorphin levels.

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Study shows how neurons decline as Parkinson's develops

Researchers in the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio are studying changes in Parkinson's-affected cells at various stages of the disease, long before any symptoms are evident. They describe the changes in an April issue of the Journal of Neuroscience.

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Working longer may lead to a longer life, new OSU research shows

Working past age 65 could lead to longer life, while retiring early may be a risk factor for dying earlier, a new study from Oregon State University indicates.

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Sedentary lifestyle associated with coronary artery calcium, UTSW researchers find

Cardiologists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that sedentary behavior is associated with increased amounts of calcium deposits in heart arteries, which in turn is associated with a higher risk of heart attack.

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Study - 93 percent of advanced leukemia patients in remission after immunotherapy

Twenty-seven of 29 patients with an advanced type of leukemia that had proved resistant to multiple other forms of therapy went into remission after their T cells (disease-fighting immune cells) were genetically engineered to fight their cancers. This study is the first CAR T-cell trial to infuse patients with an even mixture of two types of T cells (helper and killer cells, which work together to kill cancer).

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Protecting diversity on coral reefs - DNA may hold the key

Research published today by a team of scientists discovered that large areas of intact coral reef with extensive live coral cover, not disturbed by humans or climate change, harbor the greatest amount of genetic diversity. With this work, the researchers uncovered a link between species diversity of an ecosystem and the genetic diversity encoded within the DNA of those species.

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Rosemary aroma can help older adults to remember to do things

The aroma of rosemary essential oil may improve ability of people over 65 to remember events and to remember to complete tasks at particular times in the future.

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Nanoparticles hold promise as double-edged sword against genital herpes

An effective vaccine against the virus that causes genital herpes has evaded researchers for decades. But now, researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago working with scientists from Germany have shown that zinc-oxide nanoparticles shaped like jacks can prevent the virus from entering cells, and help natural immunity to develop.

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Coal-tar based sealcoats on driveways, parking lots far more toxic than suspected

The pavement sealcoat products used widely around the nation on thousands of asphalt driveways and parking lots are significantly more toxic and mutagenic than previously suspected, according to a new paper published this week by researchers from Oregon State University.

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Study reveals COPD linked to increased bacterial invasion

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common smoking-related lung illness and the third leading cause of death in the United States. Scientists have long believed that inhaling toxic gases and particles from tobacco smoke causes inflammation of the small airways in the lungs, leading to the development of COPD. However, the theory doesn't explain why airway inflammation and disease progression continue even after the patient stops smoking.

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Exercise genes? Study suggests certain people with depression may benefit from exercise

Call it personalized medicine for depression -- but the prescription in this case is exercise, which University of Florida Health researchers have found helps people with certain genetic traits.

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Widespread loss of ocean oxygen to become noticeable in 2030s

A reduction in the amount of oxygen dissolved in the oceans due to climate change is already discernible in some parts of the world and should be evident across large regions of the oceans between 2030 and 2040, according to a new study led by the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

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Bosses should maintain goodwill when saying goodbye to ex-employees

Even though saying farewell to departing employees is a more frequent occurrence in today's high-turnover industries, researchers suggest that leaders should maintain good relationships with these workers as they exit.

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When pornography uses condoms, those watching have safer sex

Men who view more sexually explicit pornography where condoms were used were less likely to have anal sex without a condom themselves. A study shows evidence that suggests pornography can have an important protective function by encouraging men to use condoms. The research is among the first to examine the relationship between sexually explicit media and the frequency of condomless anal encounters.

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Polarization may cause climate communication to backfire

Political polarization may cause communication about climate change to backfire, a new Duke University study finds. Even efforts that frame climate change around seemingly win-win issues such as economic growth or natural security are likely to fail if the communication conflicts with the partisan identity of its audience, exacerbating and hardening their opposition on the issue. The backfire effect doubles or triples in size among people with strong political interests.

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Probiotics stop menopause-like bone loss in mice

Probiotic supplements protected female mice from the loss of bone density that occurs after having their ovaries removed, researchers have shown. The findings suggest that probiotic bacteria may have potential as an inexpensive treatment for post-menopausal osteoporosis.

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Contamination in North Dakota linked to fracking spills

Accidental wastewater spills from unconventional oil production in North Dakota have caused widespread water and soil contamination, a Duke study finds. Researchers found high levels of contaminants and salt in surface waters polluted by the brine-laden wastewater, which primarily comes from fracked wells. Soil at spill sites was contaminated with radium. At one site, high levels of contaminants were detected in residual waters four years after the spill occurred.

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Scientists discover a surprising central role of darks in brain visual maps

Scientists have been studying how visual space is mapped in the cerebral cortex for many decades under the assumption that the map is equal for lights and darks. Surprisingly, recent work demonstrates that visual brain maps are dark-centric and that, just as stars rotate around black holes in the Universe, lights rotate around darks in the brain representation of visual space.

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Creating a reduced-fat chocolate that melts in your mouth

Chocolate is divinely delicious, mouthwateringly smooth and unfortunately full of fat. But reducing the fat content of the confection makes it harder and less likely to melt in your mouth. That's why scientists are investigating additives that could reinstate chocolate's delightful properties in these lower-fat treats. Now, researchers report in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry an analysis that sheds light on how adding limonene could improve lower-fat versions' texture and ability to melt.

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One-fifth of young drinkers report consuming 'jello shots,' BU study finds

About one in five underage youths reported consuming alcoholic jello shots in the past 30 days, and those youths were more likely to binge drink, consume more alcohol, and to have been involved in physical fights related to their drinking than their peers who did not consume jello shots, a study led by a Boston University School of Public Health researcher shows.

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Cellphone-sized device quickly detects the Ebola virus

The worst of the recent Ebola epidemic is over, but the threat of future outbreaks lingers. Monitoring the virus requires laboratories with trained personnel, which limits how rapidly tests can be done. Now scientists report in ACS' journal Analytical Chemistry a handheld instrument that detects Ebola quickly and could be used in remote locations.

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Leading nutrition experts speak up about malnutrition

Malnutrition is a critical public health problem, affecting many people across the United States and around the world. Unfortunately, the modern day manifestations of hunger are increasingly complex. In an effort to explore this evolving landscape, the May issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers insights from leading registered dietitian nutritionists and other health professionals, providing a comprehensive look at malnutrition.

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Sensitive people more vulnerable to online dating scams

Sensitive and less emotionally intelligent people are more likely to be vulnerable to online dating scams.

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No time to get fit? Think again -- just 1 minute of intense exercise produces health benefits

Researchers at McMaster University have found that a single minute of very intense exercise produces health benefits similar to longer, traditional endurance training. The findings put to rest the common excuse for not getting in shape: there is not enough time.

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Even a little air pollution may have long-term health effects on developing fetus

Even small amounts of air pollution appear to raise the risk of a condition in pregnant women linked to premature births and lifelong neurological and respiratory disorders in their children, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

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Experts call for increased action on protecting those with food allergies

Professor Chris Elliott from Queen's University Belfast, who led the recent independent review of the UK's food system is co-author of a paper published in The Royal Society of Chemistry's journal Analyst, outlining a strategy to close the gaps in current processes for detecting and measuring allergens -- substances in foods that can trigger an allergic reaction. The publication comes during the UK's Allergy Awareness Week.

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Breast cancer progression -- the devil is in the detail

Researchers at Helmholtz Zentrum München describe how breast cancer cells challenged with a small-molecule inhibitor targeting specific invasive properties switch to an alternative mode-of-action, rendering them even more aggressive. The results may impair future therapeutic approaches in the TGF-beta pathway and are published in the journal Oncotarget.

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Short-term language learning aids mental agility, study suggests

Mental agility can be boosted by even a short period of learning a language, a study suggests.Tests carried out on students of all ages suggest that acquiring a new language improves a person's attention, after only a week of study.Researchers also found that these benefits could be maintained with regular practice.

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Got good fat?

Brown fat cells can burn fat to generate heat. University of Bonn researchers have discovered a new method to measure the activity of brown fat cells in humans and mice. The researchers showed that microRNA-92a can be used as an indirect measure for the activity of energy consuming brown fat cells. They showed that a small blood sample was sufficient. Results were published in Nature Communications, a well-known scientific journal.

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New report shows electronic cigarettes are beneficial to UK public health

Electronic cigarettes have the potential to contribute to reducing death and disability caused by Britain's biggest killer, say experts in The BMJ today.

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Expert panel evaluates role of osteoporosis medications in fracture healing

Using a structured expert-opinion process, an International Osteoporosis Foundation expert panel has written a consensus report on the use of osteoporosis medications in patients with recent fracture and the potential role of these medications in promoting fracture healing. The report will help set the scene for both improved patient care and good clinical study design for future research.

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Food allergies of low-income kids are poorly managed

Low-income families of children with food allergies spend 2.5 times more on emergency department and hospitalization costs nationally. They are less likely to see an allergist who would counsel them on prevention, get epinephrine or have access to allergen-free foods.

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Psoriasis associated with diabetes, BMI & obesity in Danish twin study

The chronic inflammatory skin disease psoriasis was associated with type 2 diabetes, body mass index and obesity in a study of Danish twins, and the study also suggests the possibility of a common genetic cause between psoriasis and obesity, according to an article published online by JAMA Dermatology.

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9 Stress-Related Skin Problems

When stress is frequent, prolonged or chronic, healing and rapidly growing tissues like hair, skin and nails are hit the hardest.

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Long-Term Evolution Electromagnetic Fields Exposure Modulates the Resting State EEG on Alpha and Beta Bands.

Long-term evolution (LTE) wireless telecommunication systems are widely used globally, which has raised a concern that exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) emitted from LTE devices can change human neural function.

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Teenage Girls Increasingly Requesting Labiaplasty to Get the Perfect Designer Vagina

Very young women are going under the knife to sculpt parts that are still growing and changing.

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Saudi Arabia and 9/11 - The Kingdom May Be in for a Nasty Shock

Authority is shifting, and the current king isnt handling it well.

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It’s OK for Corporations to Kill Workers

Republicans will do whatever it takes to ensure that corporations can sicken and kill workers with impunity.

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Neoliberalism Is Destroying Almost Everybody's Lives—How Many People Even Know What It Is?

Crisis after crisis is being caused by a failed ideology. But it cannot be stopped without a coherent alternative.

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Care children denied mental health help

Children in care have more mental health problems but too often miss out on treatment, say MPs.

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Give e-cigs to smokers, say doctors

Smokers should be offered and encouraged to use e-cigarettes to help them quit, says a leading medical body.

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Obesity 'explosion' in Chinese youth

Levels of obesity in China's rural youth have rapidly increased, a study warns, because of socioeconomic changes.

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To Protect Weed from Monsanto Patenting, Company Begins Mapping Cannabis Genome

A pioneering biotechnology startup has launched an online interactive guide that maps the genetic evolution of the cannabis genome, allowing for specific strains of marijuana that are already in the public domain a form of protection from patenting by large biotech firms such as Monsanto.

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Mindfulness therapy to prevent depression relapse 'on par' with drugs, review shows

People who've recovered from depression stave off relapses with mindfulness therapy as well as with antidepressants, a new review finds.

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Coral reefs are dying – just when we need them most

Healthy coral reefs can reduce the power of tropical storms. But thanks to rising ocean temperatures, the world is losing coral reefs even as tropical storms are slated to increase. 

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Two of the world's top three insecticides harm bumblebees – study

Different types of neonicotinoid pesticide have varying effects on colonies with one showing no bee decline, say scientists.

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Apricot kernels could be 'hidden health hazard'

Europe’s food safety watchdog warns the latest ‘superfood’ contains a compound that is converted to cyanide in the body at harmful levels.

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Texas plants emitting pollutants illegally.

Hundreds of industrial facilities across Texas are illegally spewing millions of pounds of toxic pollutants into the air each year when they break down or perform maintenance, and state environmental regulators are not adequately policing the rogue emissions.

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Chicago to start testing water in some schools for toxic lead.

Shortly after Chicago Public Schools disclosed the district has not tested water fountains for lead contamination, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the nation's third-largest school system will begin checking water in a small number of schools this year.

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Does canned food cause cancer?

A leading UK cancer charity has written to major food manufacturers asking them to reveal details of their use of the controversial chemical BPA in food cans.

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Big data from satellites to fight climate change.

Researchers have been slow to harness the power of big data from satellites in the fight against climate change. But a new partnership around the Copernicus program may change that.

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Farm Pollution Doubles the Risk of Several Cancers

Pollution in Minnesota’s drinking water has gotten worse in recent years, but no one wants to call out the industry responsible.

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Do Farm Subsidies Fuel Farm Pollution?

Unlimited farm subsidies force taxpayers to pay twice – once when their hard-earned dollars flow into the pockets of growers, and again when they turn on the tap.

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Rice-eating babies have high arsenic in urine

A study recently published in JAMA Pediatrics suggests that rice cereal and rice snacks may not be good for infants' health because the foods contain

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Rosemary really is herb of remembrance, as scent boosts memory by 15 per cent, say scientists

Scientists at Northumbria University in the UK have shown that rosemary really is linked to better memory. A study of pensioners found that simply being in a room diffused with the smell of rosemary boosted memory test scores by 15 per cent. Previous studies on brain tissue in the lab have shown that the compounds in rosemary can stimulate activity. A separate experiment by the same team, also found the peppermint tea could boost memory. The research was presented at the British Psychological Society's annual conference in Nottingham, England.

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Motherly love helps children's brains grow bigger, scientists find

Motherly love can help children's brains grow at twice the rate as neglected youngsters, a study has shown. Although it is known that a nurturing, stable home life improves overall childhood development, it is the first research to prove that it has a significant impact on brain size. Children who received the most support from their mother's before school were found to have more growth in the hippocampus, which is associated with learning, memories, and regulating emotions.

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GM mosquito firm investigated by lawyers as share price plummets

Investment analysts say Oxitec’s GM mosquito technology “won’t work, is way too expensive, and is many years from generating even minuscule revenue”. Now three law firms have announced they are investigating. Claire Robinson reports

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Vitamin C, ascorbic acid and food-based nutrients

(NaturalNews) I've learned a lot about vitamin C over the last few years, and I wanted to share my latest findings as a food research scientist running a world-class laboratory (CWClabs.com, which is now very close to achieving ISO 17025 accreditation). For the record, I'm also the...

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The latest disease outbreak among vaccinated Harvard students highlights the truth about vaccine failures

(NaturalNews) In case you hadn't heard, there is something going on at the Harvard University campus that isn't supposed to happen: There is a widening outbreak of mumps, and all the students who have contracted the disease thus far had already been vaccinated for the disease.As...

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Now we know why non-GMO foods are saturated with glyphosate weedkiller... even wheat bread and oats

(NaturalNews) The recent news that a number of non-GMO foods were found to be saturated with glyphosate weedkiller caught many people by surprise and left a lot of us wondering exactly how this could happen.As reported on April 20 by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, on Natural News...

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USDA silencing researchers who try to warn about pesticides harming pollinators... Every agency silences its own scientists!

(NaturalNews) Evidence continues to emerge that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has mounted a sustained campaign of harassment and intimidation against its own scientists, in an effort to suppress data the agency considers politically problematic – particularly that...

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Digestive health - Solutions for GERD and IBS

(NaturalNews) Digestive diseases affect 60 to 70 million people in the U.S., with about 22 million having symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. One of the more common digestive disorders...

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How conventional cancer treatments are harmful to women's fertility

(NaturalNews) When you are diagnosed with cancer at a childbearing age, your ability to have children may be at risk. While this may be the least of your concerns when something as dramatic as cancer turns your life upside down, it is worth thinking about.Whether you already have...

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Can bottles made out of gelled seaweed extract one day replace plastic?

(NaturalNews) Plastic water bottles may seem the perfect, convenient way to keep you hydrated on the go. Unfortunately, many of us do not realize that these bottles are only used once, and then take over a thousand years to degrade.In the U.S, only 31 percent of all plastic water...

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Excessive antibiotic use is actually making staph infections stronger

(NaturalNews) Chronic overuse of antibiotics around the world has led to a phenomenon of traditional medicine's making: The very drugs developed to battle bacterial infections are actually making bacteria stronger and unresponsive to antibiotic therapy.As reported by Med Page...

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Willow herb extracts may be able to curb the rise of multi-drug resistant bacteria

(NaturalNews) Although antibiotics have helped humanity prevent bacterial infections in the short-term, their overuse and misuse have spurred major health problems in the long-term. Many infections have evolved resistance to antibiotics, giving rise to the dawn of superbugs. As a...

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Chemo child abuse - Connecticut FORCED 17-year old girl to have chemotherapy without her consent... now her cancer is back

(NaturalNews) Cassandra Callender, of Windsor Locks, Conn., was diagnosed with stage 3 or 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma when she was 17 years old. Shortly after the diagnosis in September 2014, she refused chemotherapy, and decided to look into alternative treatments to protect her body from...

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Reuters launches disgraceful attack against IARC-ruling linking glyphosate to cancer... corporate influence now running Reuters

(NaturalNews) Reuters recently published a pair of supposedly investigative articles that are actually a thinly veiled hit piece on the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and that organization's recent ruling that glyphosate (Roundup) is a "probable carcinogen."The...

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Sea-Level Rise Summit Coincides with Flooding Risks in South Florida Due to the Moon, High Tides and Inclement Weather

Just as parts of South Florida are bracing for potential risks of flooding in low-lying areas due to the close proximity of the moon, high tides, sea-level rise and inclement weather, FAU is bringing together professionals from the private and public sectors to help identify solutions and develop adaptation pathways.

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Gut Bacteria May Predict Risk of Life-Threatening Infections Following Chemotherapy

A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota and Nantes University Hospital in France shows that the bacteria in people's gut may predict their risk of life-threatening blood infections following high-dose chemotherapy.

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Silent Epidemic? Head Injury May Be Linked to Lasting Sleep Problems

People who have had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) may still have sleep problems a year and a half after being injured, according to a study published in the April 27, 2016, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. In addition, people with TBI may also be unaware of just how much their sleep is disturbed.

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What Does ‘Organic’ Mean for Baby Formula?

Parents in search of a different standard for organic baby formula than that used in the U.S. are turning to European brands.

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List of Most Pesticide-Contaminated Fruits and Vegetables

If you eat strawberries in your morning smoothie or as a quick snack, make sure they're organic. In an Environmental Working Group (EWG) analysis of 48 fruits and vegetables, strawberries earned the dubious moniker of most contaminated with pesticide residues.1

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Don’t Let Congress Give Your Money to Monsanto!

Remember the Monsanto Protection Act? Well, Monsanto’s minions in Congress have a new one for you - The Monsanto Promotion Act.

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The True Costs of Industrial Agriculture

"Imagine a situation where all the antibiotics of last resort — which are propping up public health everywhere in the world — become useless." This is a statement made by Patrick Holden, farmer and director of Sustainable Food Trust in an interview with Civil Eats.1

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The Many Benefits of Selenium

Selenium is an essential mineral found in varying concentrations in soil. It's found in foods such as Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds and garlic, but the amount in any given food depends on the selenium content of the soil in which it was grown.

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Saturated Fats Provide Many Important Health Benefits

In all likelihood your doctor and nearly every public health authority has told you to stay away from saturated fats, warning you it will raise your LDL cholesterol and clog your arteries, putting you at increased risk for heart disease.

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Uncovering the Fiction of Farm to Table Food

If you dine out regularly, chances are you’ve seen “farm-to-table,” “locally sourced,” and “sustainable” options on the menu. But are those claims true? Tampa Bay Times food critic Laura Reiley wanted to find out. And she discovered that often these labels are bogus. In one case, a meal advertised as veal schnitzel may have been frozen pork chops and sliced pork.

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Insulating houses keeps children out of hospital

A new study from the University of Otago, Wellington has found that retrofitting insulation to current 2008 standards in existing houses reduces hospitalisation rates for all children by six percent.

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Regenerative Farming - Number One Anecdote to Climate Change

North Carolina farmer Suzanne Nelson has this thing about farming as a regenerative rather than...

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Michigan Official Tried to Manipulate Lead Tests Nearly Eight Years Ago

A newly resurfaced email shows that in 2008 an official from the ...

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10 Fracking Infrastructure Projects Canceled or Delayed in the Last 24 Months

Since April 2014, 10 fracking infrastructure projects have been canceled or...

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3 Super Greens You Haven’t Tried Yet, But Should

The next time you’re feeling adventurous, look for these three “powerhouse foods” in...

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Nation’s Leading Yogurt Maker Will Remove GMO Ingredients and Source Milk From Non-GMO Fed Cows

The nation's leading yogurt maker announced that its three flagship brands will move to...

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Tens of Thousands of People Demand Arizona’s ‘Swim With The Dolphins’ Park Be Stopped

A plan to open a dolphin attraction in the Arizona desert is being met with...

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New Uncovered Corporate Documents Show ExxonKnew Much Earlier Than Previously Reported

DeSmog has uncovered Exxon corporate documents from the late 1970s stating unequivocally that...

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24 Groups Leading the Charge in Cultivating Urban Farming

On April 30, community farms and gardens will celebrate National #PlantSomething Day...

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Trans Mountain Tar Sands Pipeline ‘Final Harpoon’ for Endangered Killer Whales

The expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline poses the greatest risk of a catastrophic oil spill in the...

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Putting antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the immune system under 'surveillance'

A research team led by a Boston College biologist will use a $10-million National Institutes of Health grant to study the role of the immune system in the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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After Combat Stress, Violence Can Show Up At Home

In a minority of cases, violent behavior accompanies post-traumatic stress disorder. Military spouses can become victims, and there are few resources around to help them.

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Immunotherapy Tablets For Dust Mite Allergy Reduce Asthma Risk

Dust mite allergies are a common trigger for asthma. A new form of immunotherapy that relies on oral tablets rather than shots reduces the risk of a moderate or severe asthma attack, a study finds.

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Vaccine Injury - How More Than 5000 Children Were Hurt...Again

Thank you to our friends at Vaccination News for allowing us to excerpt this post from Dr. Yazbak. F. Edward Yazbak M.D.

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Duty to Warn Bad Science or Willful Ignorance at the CDC

Duty to Warn Bad Science? or Willful Ignorance at the CDC

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EcoWatch - Robert Kennedy, Jr - "Is the Autism Epidemic Real?"

A threadworm tactic employed for a decade by Big Pharma and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and their allies to combat the scientific evidence that the autism...

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Doctors at war with chiropractors over treatment of babies and children

Doctors have declared war on chiropractors amid outrage over an "eye watering" video showing a Melbourne chiropractor manipulating a newborn baby's spine.

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Deadly heart condition can now be genetically screened

Elka Johansson was born with a big heart. It was inherited from her mother. And it had the potential to kill her.

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Sleepy During The Day? Blame Those Fries You Ate For Lunch

Men in Australia with high fat diets are more likely to experience daytime sleepiness and suffer from sleep apnea, researchers say.

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Protein Found To Slow Onset Of Alzheimer’s

The protein interleukin-33, which regulates immune function, has also been found to reduce deposits of beta-amyloid plaques in the brains of mice.

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How Many Times a Day Should I Feed My Pet?

Are smaller, frequent meals really healthier for my pet? I often joke that as a nutritionist, I’m incapable of answering simple questions like this one. Let me explain: In my opinion, a good answer to a pet nutrition question requires consideration of multiple factors related to the individual pet, the particular diet being fed and the […]

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6 Super Liver Cleansing Foods

Next to your brain, your liver may be the most overworked organ in your body. This powerful organ, sitting just under the ribs on the right side of your body, has approximately 500 functions— from filtering toxic substances out of our blood, to reducing excess stress hormones and cholesterol, ensuring strong digestion and even filtering […]

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Health Benefits of Epsom Salt Baths

Proper mineral balance is essential to for health and well-being, but most of us are deficient in magnesium, a mineral not easily absorbed through the digestive tract. Epsom salt baths can give you the boost you need allowing you to absorb magnesium through the skin! So add Epson salt to your next bath for a relaxing, healing and regenerative treatment.

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11 Tips on How To Stop Sugar Cravings

Sugar has been called a substance that is more than or just as addictive as cocaine. Although not all experts agree there is such a thing as sugar addiction, the consensus is that the brain is hardwired for pleasure, and sugar is a major pleasure, associated with significant cravings.

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Can hot sauce and other spicy food really help with weight loss?

Can eating spicy foods or adding hot sauce to your diet really help you lose weight? If you are looking for weight loss tips you might be interested in knowing what does and does not work.

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Government report reveals 1 in 3 children are obese by the age of 11

Health and Social Care Information Centre data shows bariatric surgery patients have tripled in 20 years and 58 per cent of women and 65 per cent of men are now overweight.

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10 ways you’re damaging your teeth

Manchester-based dentist Dr Tariq Idrees says the chlorine in swimming pools is linked with enamel erosion, and swilling wine around our mouths to taste it simply coats the teeth in acid.

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Having sex DOES make for happier relationships (even if you don't realise)

Married couples who have sex frequently have increased 'unconscious' relationship satisfaction, the researchers at Florida State University found.

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Could marijuana help treat painkiller and heroin addiction?

Fresh calls have been made for doctors to prescribe marijuana as a treatment for addiction to painkillers and heroin.

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An Electric Look at a Solar Flare on the Sun

It always makes for a beautiful video whenever the suns lashes out with a solar flare.

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Everything’s Coming Up Blueberries with These 25 Recipes

Singing the blues will be a happy tune with these 25 delicious blueberry-filled recipes.

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The science of sexuality - From having older brothers to certain genes, experts study what really influences sexual orientation

A study led by Northwestern University in Illinois, has reviewed other research on sexual orientation as well as the politics surrounding homosexuality.

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YouTube video shows huge cloud of smoke appear from secret Area 51 base

A couple driving through Nevada near Area 51 were shocked to see a huge plum of dark smoke that appeared to be in the shape of a mushroom cloud rising in the vicinity of the base.

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Model brain shows locations where we store thousands of words

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have produced an atlas pinpointing where in the brain definitions of individual words are stored (illustrated).

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Climate change on Greenland may be blocking weather systems

Climate scientists at the University of Sheffield have found the occurrence of high pressure weather systems over Greenland has increased since the 1980s, drawing warm air over the ice.

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Being bilingual can be bad for your brain and could affect your ability to judge

Although bilinguists are faster and more accurate when with cognitive tasks, they have less insight to how they perform, according to researchers at the University of Cambridge.

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‘Too much meat can make you old’ find Scottish researchers

Too much red meat and too few fruit and vegetables increases your body’s “biological age”, according to Scottish scientists.

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3 Pesticides Are Putting Nearly All U.S. Endangered Species At Risk

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A Banned Stimulant, Oxilofrine, Can Be Found In Many Diet Supplements At Potentially Dangerous Doses

The researchers noticed that several professional athletes banned for having the drug oxilofrine in their system had blamed their positive tests on inadvertently consuming supplements containing it.

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A Vegetarian Diet Could Make You More Susceptible To Cancer

Scientific reports exploring the pros and cons of vegetarianism often produce conflicting (and frankly, confusing) information.

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Acupuncture for hot flashes in breast cancer patients

The story focuses on a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology that finds female breast cancer patients who use acupuncture therapy in conjunction with “enhanced self-care” had fewer problems with hot flashes than patients who used only enhanced self-care.

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A promising future treatment for lupus

This drug is JBT-101, a cannabinoid derivative also known as ajulemic acid. While it lacks psychoactive properties, doctors are high on the synthetic pharmaceutical’s analgesic and anti-inflammatory capabilities.

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Why you should stop taking your antidepressants

You might ask, “What if these drugs are in fact working some of the time for some people?”

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Are cancer patients EVER free of the disease?

Cancer cells often come back years later and spread to different organs.

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Artificial pancreas could be ready for diabetics in 2017

According to the report, researchers studying type 1 diabetes are currently conducting clinical trials to test an artificial pancreas that uses algorithms to simulate a healthy functioning pancreas.

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Aspirin a day may push death away, says new study

New recommendations on daily aspirin use will likely stir the pot in the ongoing aspirin debate.

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Autism Diet Tips - 4 Foods To Avoid For People With Autism

Autism or any form of autism is a developmental disorder that affects the child's social, communication, motor and basic skills.

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Common chemical in PLASTIC wrapping and food containers 'increases the risk of preterm birth'

Women are 'continuously exposed' to the chemical, experts found.

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Cancer Killer - Drink This Juice Every Day On An Empty Stomach

The nature is giving us many cures for health issues and diseases, we just need to use the given opportunity and try to cure cancer and some other diseases with natural remedies.

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Cannabics Pharmaceuticals Announces Start of Clinical Study in Israel for Cancer Patients

Cannabics Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CNBX) today announced the start of a clinical study in Israel for cancer patients utilizing Cannabics' SR Capsules.

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Cholesterol drug fails to reduce heart deaths

The favourable effects of the drug evacetrapib on cholesterol did not translate into any reduction in the study's primary endpoint - cardiovascular death, heart attack, stroke, coronary artery bypass surgery or hospitalisation for chest pain due to unstable angina, a restriction in the flow of blood through the heart's arteries, researchers said.

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Climate Change Puts Trillions of Dollars of Assets at Risk

Trillions of dollars of non-bank financial assets around the world are vulnerable to the effects of global warming, according to a study on Monday that says tougher action to curb greenhouse gas emissions makes sense for investors.

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Clove oil home remedies to relieve toothache, reduce headache, heal toenail fungus and more

If you suffer from toothache, clove oil can be excellent to alleviate the pain.

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Diabetes - From Ancient Discovery To Contemporary Treatment

Diabetes is a disease known since ancient times.

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Some sunscreen ingredients may disrupt sperm cell function

Many ultraviolet (UV)-filtering chemicals commonly used in sunscreens interfere with the function of human sperm cells, and some mimic the effect of the female hormone progesterone, a new study finds.

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Does Tea Tree Oil Work?

Searching for a quick fix for a case of acne, athlete’s foot, or toenail fungus might lead you to products that contain tea tree oil—a liquid that is extracted from the leaves of the Melaleuca alterni­folia tree.

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Here’s Why New Antarctic Ice Melt Study Is Completely Bogus

Media outlets have been hyping a new study claiming Antarctica is melting much faster than anticipated and could cause up to several feet of sea level rise in the coming decades — not centuries.

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Monsanto’s Glyphosate Found in California Wines, Even Wines Made With Organic Grapes

Shortly after the release of a report showing 14 beers testing positive for glyphosate in Germany, a concerned supporter of Moms Across America approached me at a convention with disturbing news.

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Mushrooms may help develop more efficient batteries

Carbon fibres derived from a type of wild mushroom can be used to make anodes that outperform conventional graphite electrodes in lithium-ion batteries, scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have found.

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Mutant bananas fight off fungus

A strain of Panama disease, known as tropical race 4 (TR4) has infected banana trees on a 3000ha farm.

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New Study claims Vitamin C Intake protects against Cataract Progression

A new study has suggested that vitamin C not only prevents you from colds, but also helps in warding off cataracts, clouding of the normally clear lens of an eye.

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Overnight fasting stops breast cancer coming back

Women who don't eat for at least 13 hours overnight after surviving breast cancer are at less risk of the disease returning, according to new research.

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Read this before you go on a fruitarian diet

What is missing in an all fruit diet?

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Research Pinpoints Gene Linked to ADHD and Autism

For patients with ADHD and autism, this genetic link could be particularly beneficial.

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Study Finds Alien DNA In Human Genome

Nineteen new pieces of ancient viral DNA have been uncovered within our own genome. Perhaps most strikingly, the full genetic “recipe” for an entire virus was found within 2 percent of the people examined.

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Substituting Saturated Fats With Polyunsaturated Fats Stalls Type 2 Diabetes

New research, conducted at King's College London, revealed that replacing foods that are high in saturated fats with foods like tofu and fatty fish stalls the progression of type 2 diabetes in patients with prediabetes who have problems absorbing glucose.

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The Immune System Can Fight Cancer

Cancer is traditionally treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. But a number of studies in recent years have demonstrated that our own body might be able to fight the disease, using the immune system to target and kill cancer cells.

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Vegetable oils may not help lower the risk of heart disease, a new study says

Doctors and dietitians have said for many years that vegetable oils rich in linoleic acids (a type of omega 6 polyunsaturated fat) such as soybean, canola and corn oils, are better for people’s health than animal fat, because those oils contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, which is good for the heart because they help lower cholesterol levels.

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Vitamin D 'heals damaged hearts'

A trial on 163 heart failure patients found supplements of the vitamin, which is made in the skin when exposed to sunlight, improved their hearts' ability to pump blood around the body.

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Why breast cancer survivors should avoid late-night eating

A new study found that fasting less than 13 hours between dinner and breakfast was associated with an increased risk of a breast cancer recurrence in women with an early stage of the disease.

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Why Don’t The Amish Get Cancer?

A recent study published in the journal Cancer Causes and Control has revealed that Amish people have virtually no cancer within their population, and are considered the most healthy people in America.

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Why Nestlé — yes, that Nestlé — is acting a lot like a drug company

And CEO Greg Behar, who took charge of the subsidiary in 2014 after more than a decade in the pharmaceutical industry, spent three days last week in the Boston area last week, in part to scout biotech companies as investment targets.

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Scientist Demonstrates How Cancer Can Be Destroyed By Frequencies

A scientist has showcased a new type of cancer treatment that uses resonant frequencies to completely destroy different types of cancer cells.

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Radiation from Cordless Phone Base Station Affects the Heart

New study by Dr. Magda Havas and colleagues in the peer-reviewed European Journal of Oncology Library Vol. 5, 2010 shows that radiation from a digital cordless phone base station affects the heart in a double-blind provocation study.

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