Researchers have found that microplastics drifting through rivers, lakes, and oceans constantly release a complex blend of dissolved organic chemicals into the water. This chemical leakage continues over time and becomes much more intense when…
Category: 5. Health
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12 Reasons Why New Year’s Eve Can Be Tough
It’s almost New Year’s Eve and time to go from 2025 to 2026. If you are not that excited, you are not alone, even if you feel alone. Here are 12 potential NYE concerns.
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CMS Has Awarded Nearly $50 Billion To States To Strengthen Rural Health
This will enable states to invest in innovation, retain talent, and establish meaningful access to care.
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Even one drink a day may raise mouth cancer risk
A large comparative study published online in the open access journal BMJ Global Health has found that even low daily alcohol consumption is linked to a much higher risk of mouth cancer in India. Drinking just 9 g of alcohol per day, about the…
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What cannabis really does for chronic pain
A large review of medical studies examined whether cannabis-based products can help people living with chronic pain, a condition defined as pain that lasts for months or even years. The analysis included data from more than 2,300 adults and…
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Swearing may unlock hidden strength, study finds
Blurting out a swear word during a frustrating moment often brings a sense of relief. Research now suggests it may also offer a physical advantage. According to findings published by the American Psychological Association, swearing can help…
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Where you live may be fueling aggressive breast cancer
New research from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests that women who live near federally designated Superfund sites face a higher risk of developing aggressive forms of breast cancer…
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Why your vitamin D supplements might not be working
Researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center report that magnesium plays a key role in regulating vitamin D levels in the body. In a randomized clinical trial, magnesium increased vitamin D in people who were deficient, while reducing levels in…
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MIT scientists find a way to rejuvenate the immune system as we age
As people get older, the immune system often becomes less effective. Populations of T cells shrink, and the remaining cells may respond more slowly to germs. That slowdown can leave older adults more vulnerable to many kinds of infections.
To…
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After the LA fires hospitals saw a sudden surge in illness
A new study from Cedars-Sinai reports a sharp rise in serious health problems in the months following the January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles. Researchers found that an unusually high number of people experienced heart attacks, lung-related…
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