Do you want to hear something infuriating? Probably not, right, but we’ve got some disturbing news for you that doesn’t need to be ignored. A recent NYU Langone study shows that daily exposure to phthalates, which are chemicals used to manufacture plastic food containers and many cosmetics, may lead to around 100,000 premature deaths among…
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It’s autumn! Leaves are changing and we’re starting the annual negotiation over who is hosting Thanksgiving. Is that smell of pumpkin spice or allergens? With the changing of seasons comes the onslaught of allergies, sinus problems, and seasonal illnesses. There’s a lot more to staying healthy than wearing a mask and getting a shot or…
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The pandemic has thrown everyone for a loop. As a result, we’re all pretty much off our game and have distracted ourselves with whatever may be in front of us. And for a lot of us, that may be mindless eating. Unfortunately, that goes for kids as well. A new study from Pediatric Obesity found…
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We all know that sleep is important for our overall health. That’s no surprise. But, a new study has found that sleeping less than seven hours a night may lead to weight gain. In the study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, researchers reported that nearly 20,000 American adults showed…
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Scientists have found a possible link between antibiotics and the increasing speed of breast cancer growth in a study of mice. That’s both good and bad news. First, the bad news: Antibiotics are often prescribed to breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to control infections during treatment. Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) found…
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Holy mackerel! One billion people around the world, including 12% of Americans, suffer from migraines. However, a new study may offer hope for those who suffer from migraines and are looking for dietary options that could provide relief. We have known for a while that certain foods can trigger migraines. But, the study found that…
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In what’s being described as a “game-changer,” three major drug distributors and the pharmaceutical behemoth Johnson & Johnson have agreed to a $26 billion (with a “B”) settlement with states to resolve thousands of lawsuits over the country’s opioid crisis, officials announced Wednesday. Multiple states, cities, and counties have accused four companies, including Cardinal Health,…
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It looks as if researchers have unlocked a pathway to time travel — in our brains, at least. Scientists have identified the neural pathways in the brain that allow us to recall memories and replay them in the correct sequence. This is a monumental step forward in potential treatments for people with memory problems! A…
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There’s some unsettling news for older adults who have significant difficulty falling asleep and experience frequent bouts of insomnia. According to the World Sleep Society, sleep deprivation threatens the health of up to 45% of the world’s population. And by “threatening,” they mean that those older adults who don’t get enough sleep are at high…
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Scientists at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland have a sneaky trick up their collaborative sleeve. Much like the Trojan horse scenario whereby the ancient Greeks snuck their way into the city of Troy inside a giant wooden horse disguised as a gift, researchers have created a “Trojan horse” drug of sorts that kills cancer…
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