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Cocoa shells may help prevent obesity-induced insulin resistance

Cocoa shells may help prevent obesity-induced insulin resistance

Obesity alters cells in ways that can lead to long-term health problems. Examples of obesity-induced cell changes include inflammation and damage to metabolic functions, such as the ability to use insulin and make energy. Compounds in cocoa may have the potential to prevent obesity-related conditions, according to new research. Now, new research from the University […]

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Could processed foods explain why autism is on the rise?

Could processed foods explain why autism is on the rise?

For the first time, scientists have found a molecular connection between a common food preservative, neuronal disruption, and autism spectrum disorder. The findings suggest that there may be a link between the consumption of processed foods during pregnancy and the rise of autism. A new study finds a link between processed foods and autism. The […]

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First-of-its-kind robotic arm works without brain implant

First-of-its-kind robotic arm works without brain implant

The first experiments by scientists, using a noninvasive, high-fidelity interface to control a robotic arm, have been successful. In the future, the researchers aim to perfect the technology to make it more widely available. Researchers are getting closer to making robotic arm prosthetics available to more people who may need them. Robotic arms and other […]

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People with fibromyalgia have different gut bacteria

People with fibromyalgia have different gut bacteria

A study that compared women with and without fibromyalgia has, for the first time, linked gut bacteria to the long-lasting disease and its main symptoms. Researchers examined the gut bacteria of people with fibromyalgia and found that they differ from those of people without the condition. Researchers in Canada identified 19 species of gut bacteria […]

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Zoloft (sertraline) vs. Cymbalta (duloxetine)

Zoloft (sertraline) vs. Cymbalta (duloxetine)

Zoloft (sertraline) vs. Cymbalta (duloxetine): What’s the difference? Zoloft (sertraline) and Cymbalta (duloxetine) are antidepressants used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. Zoloft is also used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Cymbalta is also used to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, […]

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Health Tip: Protect Your Water Supply

Health Tip: Protect Your Water Supply

(HealthDay News) — Clean water is vital for the survival, while contaminated water can be harm human health, says MedlinePlus. Latest Prevention & Wellness News To help protect your water supply, the government website urges: Do not pour household chemicals down the drain. Take paints, cleaners and chemicals to a hazardous waste collection site. Dispose […]

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Just How Harmful Is TV for Your Health?

Just How Harmful Is TV for Your Health?

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Prevention & Wellness News MONDAY, June 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Cautions about TV viewing are as old as television itself, but how bad is it really? A number of studies cite health risks due to the link between a sedentary lifestyle and the number of hours spent watching the […]

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Ocean Swimming Causes Skin Changes: Study

Ocean Swimming Causes Skin Changes: Study

Latest Skin News SATURDAY, June 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The population of bacteria on your skin changes when you swim in the ocean, potentially increasing your risk of infection, researchers report. They collected samples of skin bacteria from the legs of nine people before they took a 10-minute swim in the ocean, after they […]

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High Arsenic Levels in Two Brands of Bottled Water

High Arsenic Levels in Two Brands of Bottled Water

FRIDAY, June 21, 2019 (HealthDay News) — High levels of arsenic were found in two brands of bottled water sold at Whole Foods, Target and Walmart, the Center for Environmental Health in California says. Latest Prevention & Wellness News The nonprofit group found that the brands Penafiel, owned by Keurig Dr. Pepper, and Starkey, owned […]