Study shows impossible burger may not be healthy to eat

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American caravan arrives in Canadian 'birthplace of insulin' for cheaper medicine

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Most college students are not aware that eating large amounts of tuna exposes them to neurotoxic mercury, and some are consuming more than recommended, suggests a new study, which found that 7% of participants consumed > 20 tuna meals per week, with hair mercury levels > 1 µg/g ‐ a level of concern.

Most college students are not aware that eating large amounts of tuna exposes them to neurotoxic mercury, and some are consuming more than recommended, suggests a new study, which found that 7% of participants consumed > 20 tuna meals per week, with hair mercury levels > 1 µg/g ‐ a level of concern.: https://ift.tt/2xoZVwM Read more... https://ift.tt/2xmL6Lo

CDC issues warning on 'crypto' fecal parasite that can live for days in swimming pools

CDC issues warning on 'crypto' fecal parasite that can live for days in swimming pools: https://ift.tt/2KN2iSX Read more... https://ift.tt/2ZTm5nc

Income Inequality Is Linked To Health Inequities, And The Gap Is Widening :

Income Inequality Is Linked To Health Inequities, And The Gap Is Widening :: https://ift.tt/2RGFPYk Read more... https://ift.tt/2Xc3jG6

VA approves psychedelic ketamine for PTSD treatment

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A rule protecting US medics who refuse to carry out procedures on moral or religious grounds has been delayed. The so-called "conscience rule" has been postponed because of a legal challenge in California. The rule, announce in May, is a priority for religious conservatives.

A rule protecting US medics who refuse to carry out procedures on moral or religious grounds has been delayed. The so-called "conscience rule" has been postponed because of a legal challenge in California. The rule, announce in May, is a priority for religious conservatives.: https://ift.tt/2XdHNka Read more... https://ift.tt/2Yim1Nv

Stress alters both the composition and behavior of gut bacteria in the microbiome, which may lead to self-destructive changes in the immune system, suggests a new study, which found high levels of pathogenic bacteria and self-reactive t cells in stressed mice characteristic of autoimmune disorders.

Stress alters both the composition and behavior of gut bacteria in the microbiome, which may lead to self-destructive changes in the immune system, suggests a new study, which found high levels of pathogenic bacteria and self-reactive t cells in stressed mice characteristic of autoimmune disorders.: https://ift.tt/2XdHUBb Read more... https://ift.tt/2Js4WL1

Young adults who had higher levels of connectedness (feeling engaged, supported and cared for at home and at school) when they were teens were as much as 66% less likely to have mental health problems, to experience violence, to take sexual risks, and to engage in substance use (n = 14,800).

Young adults who had higher levels of connectedness (feeling engaged, supported and cared for at home and at school) when they were teens were as much as 66% less likely to have mental health problems, to experience violence, to take sexual risks, and to engage in substance use (n = 14,800).: https://ift.tt/2J8ZNXW Read more... https://ift.tt/2Lt1jqK

70+ medical organizations declare climate change a health emergency

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5 Ways to Help a Friend or Loved One Who Suffers From Migraines

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FDA Warns Hackers Could Hijack Insulin Pumps And Alter Doses - Devices including MiniMed 508 insulin pump & MiniMed Paradigm series are being recalled over security risk.

FDA Warns Hackers Could Hijack Insulin Pumps And Alter Doses - Devices including MiniMed 508 insulin pump & MiniMed Paradigm series are being recalled over security risk.: https://ift.tt/2KKGC9Y Read more... https://ift.tt/2Yrg1lO

Lawsuit Set to End Water Fluoridation in the US

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Woman Indicted For Manslaughter In Alabama After Death Of Her Fetus, May Avoid Prosecution

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Casual Alcohol Use Has Been Linked to Several Major Cancers — So Where's the Campaign?

Casual Alcohol Use Has Been Linked to Several Major Cancers — So Where's the Campaign?: https://ift.tt/2FF6akP Read more... https://ift.tt/2XkPBWp

The U.S. Needs to Tighten Vaccination Mandates - Existing religious and philosophical exemptions endanger public health

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Two hours a week spent outdoors in nature linked with better health

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The success of the HPV vaccination offers hope of one day eradicating cervical cancer, say scientists who carried out a major review of evidence

The success of the HPV vaccination offers hope of one day eradicating cervical cancer, say scientists who carried out a major review of evidence: https://ift.tt/2KCNoi5 Read more... https://ift.tt/2FAWEz6

In a new study, researchers collected flies and other flying insects from seven hospitals in the United Kingdom to analyze their potential for carrying harmful bacteria. The conclusion? These insects carry enough bacteria to cause infections — even some drug-resistant ones.

In a new study, researchers collected flies and other flying insects from seven hospitals in the United Kingdom to analyze their potential for carrying harmful bacteria. The conclusion? These insects carry enough bacteria to cause infections — even some drug-resistant ones.: https://ift.tt/2Xzpaez Read more... https://ift.tt/2ZQQ67a

Monosodium Glutamate in Foods and its Biological Effects

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The policy that bans foreign aid groups from getting US assistance for family planning unless they promise not to "perform or actively promote abortion” may have increased the rate of abortions by about 40% in countries studied, due to reduced access to contraception and more unwanted pregnancies.

The policy that bans foreign aid groups from getting US assistance for family planning unless they promise not to "perform or actively promote abortion” may have increased the rate of abortions by about 40% in countries studied, due to reduced access to contraception and more unwanted pregnancies.: https://ift.tt/2NfCz7D Read more... https://ift.tt/2KHJdS7

Functional hair follicles grown from stem cells: Scientists have created natural-looking hair that grows through the skin using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a major scientific achievement that could revolutionize the hair growth industry.

Functional hair follicles grown from stem cells: Scientists have created natural-looking hair that grows through the skin using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a major scientific achievement that could revolutionize the hair growth industry.: https://ift.tt/2Nioq9Y Read more... https://ift.tt/31WNVRs

The Nonprofit Hospital That Makes Millions, Owns a Collection Agency and Relentlessly Sues the Poor

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Latest flu vaccine failing against current strain, CDC reports

Latest flu vaccine failing against current strain, CDC reports: https://ift.tt/2XynWjT Read more... https://ift.tt/2X8eOyf

HPV vaccine has major impact on reducing infections, cancer, study finds

HPV vaccine has major impact on reducing infections, cancer, study finds: https://ift.tt/2XdlKiy Read more... https://ift.tt/2RGrifu

Cattle Antibodies Lead To Breakthroughs In HIV Research

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Memory lapses in your 20s may be associated with risk for Alzheimer's, according to a new study (n=59,571), which suggests that a young person's memory may be impacted by genetic risk as many as four decades before the typical onset of Alzheimer's disease.

Memory lapses in your 20s may be associated with risk for Alzheimer's, according to a new study (n=59,571), which suggests that a young person's memory may be impacted by genetic risk as many as four decades before the typical onset of Alzheimer's disease.: https://ift.tt/2KH4dso Read more... https://ift.tt/2NhPHta

Children living in the countryside outperform children living in the metropolitan area in motor skills, suggests a new study in Finland (n=945, ages 3 to 7).

Children living in the countryside outperform children living in the metropolitan area in motor skills, suggests a new study in Finland (n=945, ages 3 to 7).: https://ift.tt/31XvNa4 Read more... https://ift.tt/2xe6SB3

San Francisco passes ban on e-cigarette sales, a US first

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A 10% tax on sugary drinks has cut the purchase and consumption of sugary drinks by an average of 10% in places it has been introduced, finds new research which included four cities in the US, Spain, Chile, France and Mexico, with a possible 2.9% increase on average in water as an alternative drink.

A 10% tax on sugary drinks has cut the purchase and consumption of sugary drinks by an average of 10% in places it has been introduced, finds new research which included four cities in the US, Spain, Chile, France and Mexico, with a possible 2.9% increase on average in water as an alternative drink.: https://ift.tt/2FC3pk9 Read more... https://ift.tt/2ZKSNHs

HPV vaccine has significantly cut rates of cancer-causing infections, including precancerous lesions and genital warts in girls and women, with boys and men benefiting even when they are not vaccinated, finds new research across 14 high-income countries, including 60 million people, over 8 years.

HPV vaccine has significantly cut rates of cancer-causing infections, including precancerous lesions and genital warts in girls and women, with boys and men benefiting even when they are not vaccinated, finds new research across 14 high-income countries, including 60 million people, over 8 years.: https://ift.tt/2YfBhdT Read more... https://ift.tt/2Nw6FEn

While there are many forms of Yoga in many different traditions, all forms are equally beneficial for improving wellbeing. Research also shows that guided Yoga sessions can decrease depressive symptoms.

While there are many forms of Yoga in many different traditions, all forms are equally beneficial for improving wellbeing. Research also shows that guided Yoga sessions can decrease depressive symptoms.: https://ift.tt/2ZH4JKi Read more... https://ift.tt/2RMlvVL

New research shows Parkinson's disease origins in the gut

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HPV vaccine has significantly cut rates of cancer-causing infections, including precancerous lesions and genital warts in girls and women, with boys and men benefiting even when they are not vaccinated, finds new research across 14 high-income countries, including 60 million people, over 8 years.

HPV vaccine has significantly cut rates of cancer-causing infections, including precancerous lesions and genital warts in girls and women, with boys and men benefiting even when they are not vaccinated, finds new research across 14 high-income countries, including 60 million people, over 8 years.: https://ift.tt/2YfBhdT Read more... https://ift.tt/31UA9Pd

Emory: US non-organic milk contains higher-than-legally-allowed levels of pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics

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Why you should embrace your foot calluses

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Parkinson's may start in the gut and travel up to the brain, suggests a new study in mice published today in Neuron, which found that a toxic neuron-killing protein (α-syn) associated with Parkinson's disease originates among cells in the gut and travels up to the brain via the vagus nerve.

Parkinson's may start in the gut and travel up to the brain, suggests a new study in mice published today in Neuron, which found that a toxic neuron-killing protein (α-syn) associated with Parkinson's disease originates among cells in the gut and travels up to the brain via the vagus nerve.: https://ift.tt/2Fug7S7 Read more... https://ift.tt/2J9nCyP

Chemical found in toothpaste, soap may double women’s chances of osteoporosis

Chemical found in toothpaste, soap may double women’s chances of osteoporosis: https://ift.tt/2X3r1UW Read more... https://ift.tt/2XvW6EV

Milk is the best drink to reduce burn from chili peppers, and it does not matter if it is whole or skim, suggests a new study that compared the effectiveness of five off-the-shelf beverages at reducing the burn after the consumption of capsaicin.

Milk is the best drink to reduce burn from chili peppers, and it does not matter if it is whole or skim, suggests a new study that compared the effectiveness of five off-the-shelf beverages at reducing the burn after the consumption of capsaicin.: https://ift.tt/2LkRWt9 Read more... https://ift.tt/2Yn46p7

Heart risk raised by sitting in front of the TV, not by sitting at work, finds a new study (n=3,592 African Americans), which found TV-viewing of 4 or more hours a day had 50% greater risk of cardiovascular events and death compared to less than 2 hours a day, but not with more time sitting at work.

Heart risk raised by sitting in front of the TV, not by sitting at work, finds a new study (n=3,592 African Americans), which found TV-viewing of 4 or more hours a day had 50% greater risk of cardiovascular events and death compared to less than 2 hours a day, but not with more time sitting at work.: https://ift.tt/2J61lBR Read more... https://ift.tt/2J0RRI0

Tick, mosquito disease cases multiply, straining resources for research, treatment

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PTSD: Psychotherapy Bests Drugs Alone Over the Long-Term

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Cannabis use associated with abnormal brain structure in region involved in processing facial emotion, suggests a new brain scan study, which found that teens and young adults who use cannabis weekly have abnormal brain structure in the region involved in processing and regulating emotions.

Cannabis use associated with abnormal brain structure in region involved in processing facial emotion, suggests a new brain scan study, which found that teens and young adults who use cannabis weekly have abnormal brain structure in the region involved in processing and regulating emotions.: https://ift.tt/2YeuEsn Read more... https://ift.tt/2J6wPYO

The Real Gender Gap in Heart Disease

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Medicalising everyday life doesn’t help anyone’s mental health

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A vaccine for Alzheimer's is on the verge of becoming a reality

A vaccine for Alzheimer's is on the verge of becoming a reality: http://bit.ly/2ZFkf9w Read more... http://bit.ly/2FxLueo

The remarkable endurance of German & Allied soldiers during World War II had a secret ingredient.

The remarkable endurance of German & Allied soldiers during World War II had a secret ingredient.: http://bit.ly/2Ne6nBF Read more... http://bit.ly/2ZHQuoz

Cholesterol medication could invite diabetes, study of real-world prescribing & diabetes diagnosis (n=4,683) patterns suggests. Those on statins had at least double the risk. Longer statin use (2 years or more) was associated with triple the risk.

Cholesterol medication could invite diabetes, study of real-world prescribing & diabetes diagnosis (n=4,683) patterns suggests. Those on statins had at least double the risk. Longer statin use (2 years or more) was associated with triple the risk.: http://bit.ly/2Yb5gDN Read more... http://bit.ly/2RywLVm

U.S. Medical Groups Warn Candidates: Climate Change Is a 'Health Emergency'

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There is altered gut microbiota in infants with food allergy, according to a new study in Nature Medicine, which found that giving an enriched oral formulation of five or six species of bacteria found in the human gut protected against food allergies and reversed established disease in mice.

There is altered gut microbiota in infants with food allergy, according to a new study in Nature Medicine, which found that giving an enriched oral formulation of five or six species of bacteria found in the human gut protected against food allergies and reversed established disease in mice.: http://bit.ly/2ZF9P9U Read more... http://bit.ly/31SrgFI