Health

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Cannabis may reverse the aging processes in the brain

Cannabis may reverse the aging processes in the brain, according to a brand new study from Israel researchers. Medical marijuana is increasing in popularity as a treatment for many conditions, including eating disorders, cancers, and pain. It is becoming legal in more and more states. With marijuana being more widely accepted in the […]

by May 10, 2017
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Cinnamon may reduce the damage from a high-fat diet

Cinnamon may reduce the damage from a high-fat diet, according to the latest research from the American Heart Association. Cinnamon is a heavenly spice that seems to add the missing piece to so many recipes. True cinnamon is called Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon), and originates from the island Sri Lanka (formerly called […]

by May 8, 2017
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Illegal amounts of arsenic were found in baby foods

Illegal amounts of arsenic were found in baby foods through research from the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen in the UK. According to the British researchers, almost half of baby rice food products still contain illegal levels of the toxic chemical. Professor Meharg, lead author of the study […]

by May 7, 2017
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Controversial plastic ingredient increases risk of allergies in children

A controversial plastic ingredient increases risk of allergies in children, according to new research from Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). Phthalates, also called plasticizers have been the subject of controversy for a while. According to Tox Town, an environmental website from the National Institutes of Health, phthalates are used to […]

by May 6, 2017
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Black seed oil beats Tylenol for osteoarthritis pain relief

Black seed oil beats Tylenol for osteoarthritis pain relief according to new research. It may make a great alternative to traditional pain medications. Black cumin are the seeds of the flowering plant Nigella Sativa, which has been revered for its medical properties for centuries. The health benefits of black cumin have been confirmed […]

by May 4, 2017
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Too much sunscreen may be causing vitamin D deficiency epidemic

Too much sunscreen may be causing vitamin D deficiency epidemic, according to the latest research from the American Osteopathic Association. The researchers believe that nearly 1 billion people worldwide may have deficient vitamin D levels because of chronic disease and not enough sun exposure due to overuse of sunscreen. “People […]

by May 3, 2017
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Antibiotic use may increase the risk of miscarriage

Antibiotic use may increase the risk of miscarriage, according to the latest research from University of Montreal in Canada. The researchers have found an association between the use of macrolides, quinolones, tetracyclines, and other common antibiotics during early pregnancy and miscarriage. The American Pregnancy Association explains more about miscarriages: Study […]

by May 2, 2017
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Drinking coffee can cut prostate cancer risk in half

Drinking coffee can cut prostate cancer risk in half, according to the latest research from I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Italy. According to Linus Pauling Institute in Oregon, “Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American men.” The prostate is a vital part of the male reproductive system, as […]

by May 1, 2017