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Local vehicle exhaust may raise stroke risk

Local vehicle exhaust may raise stroke risk

Even in environments with low air pollution, long term exposure to traffic exhaust near people’s homes may heighten their risk of stroke, according to a new study from Sweden. The culprit appears to be a fine particle air pollutant called black carbon. Exposure to exhaust fumes may raise the risk of stroke, new research suggests. […]

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Study zeroes in on gut bacteria that may cause bowel cancer

Study zeroes in on gut bacteria that may cause bowel cancer

Scientists have identified a certain type of gut bacteria that may raise the risk of bowel cancer by up to 15%. The research method used in the new study indicates that these gut bacteria may likely play a causal role in the development of this form of cancer. Scientists have homed in on a bacterial […]

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Breast cancer: An innovative blood test could aid early detection

Breast cancer: An innovative blood test could aid early detection

Researchers are developing a blood test that could help detect breast cancer 5 years before any symptoms become apparent. This method would also be less uncomfortable and more cost effective than traditional mammograms. Can a new blood test improve breast cancer detection? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer is the most common […]

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CBD: Online interest is peaking

CBD: Online interest is peaking

According to a new analysis, there are now more internet searches for cannabidiol (CBD) information than any other alternative therapies. People’s interest in CBD products is skyrocketing, according to a new study. Acne, pain, menstrual problems, and opioid addiction — the range of conditions that cannabidiol (CBD) can apparently treat seems endless. But does the […]

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Butt sweat: Why it happens and how to get rid of it

Butt sweat: Why it happens and how to get rid of it

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Could a combination of psychedelics and meditation treat depression?

Could a combination of psychedelics and meditation treat depression?

Mixing a specific type of meditation with a well-known hallucinogen may make for a new form of therapy that could aid those with depression, according to a new study. New research suggests that combining meditation and psilocybin may improve symptoms of depression. People often still regard psychedelic psychotherapy as a controversial treatment. However, recent evidence […]

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With Time Change, Use That Extra Hour for Sleep

With Time Change, Use That Extra Hour for Sleep

Latest Sleep News FRIDAY, Nov. 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) –When the clocks fall back this Sunday, more than 4 in 10 Americans plan to sleep during that extra hour, a new survey finds. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) asked more than 2,000 adults what they plan to do with the extra hour when […]

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Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Products Recalled

Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough Products Recalled

MONDAY, Nov. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Ready-to-bake refrigerated Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough products have been recalled due to the potential presence of rubber pieces. Latest Prevention & Wellness News The recall covers bars, tubs and tube-shaped chubs with batch codes that begin with 9189 through batch codes that begin with 9295. These recalled […]