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·February 29, 2020·7 min read

Omega-3 fats do not protect against cancer

Studies reveal there is no demonstrable value in people taking omega 3 oil supplements for the prevention or treatment of cancer. Findings reveal there may be a slightly increased risk of men developing prostate cancer following long-term omega 3 consumption.

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·February 29, 2020·5 min read

How to Prepare for a Coronavirus Outbreak in the U.S.

Researchers explain how the general public can help protect themselves and those around them from coronavirus.

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·February 29, 2020·1 min read

Trouble sleeping? A dose of saffron may help

14mg of saffron extract taken twice a day for twenty-eight days improved quality of sleep in adults who reported sleep disruptions. Patients reported improvement in sleep following just seven days of taking saffron extract.

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·February 29, 2020·9 min read

A big coronavirus mystery: What about the children?

Infectious disease experts report between 40% and 70% of adults could become infected with coronavirus during the outbreak. In a new interview, Dr. Lipsitch, head of Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics, discusses the risks and spread potential of COVID-19, and addresses how the infection could impact children's' health.

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·February 28, 2020·3 min read

Overdosing on psychedelics improved mental and physical health: Case studies

A recent case study report highlights the effects of LSD overdoses on three women, revealing the subjects experienced improvements in physical and mental health following their overdoses.

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·February 28, 2020·4 min read

Eating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, soy linked to lower stroke risk

Eating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, soy, and vegetables may have a neuroprotective advantage when it comes to reducing stroke risk.

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·February 27, 2020·4 min read

The Brain and Climate Change

Increased heat stress as a result of global warming will have a detrimental effect on health and productivity, researchers warn. One major concern is the impact climate change will have on the health of multiple sclerosis patients, due to the clear link between heat and worsening symptoms of the disease.

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·February 27, 2020·4 min read

Printer toner linked to genetic changes and health risks

Rat model study reveals printer toner nanoparticles may change both genetic and metabolic profiles, making disease more likely.

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·February 26, 2020·5 min read

Intensive blood pressure control can extend life up to 3 years

Having a blood pressure of less than 120 MM HG can extend a person's lifespan from between six months to three years, depending on how old they were when they began intensive blood pressure control.

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·February 26, 2020·4 min read

Vaping alters oral bacteria, increasing infection risk

Vaping e-cigarettes modulates the oral microbiome and increases the abundance of pathobionts. The aerosols in vaping products alter the host response, prompting gum inflammation and making epithelial cells in the mouth susceptible to infection.

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·February 26, 2020·2 min read

Cannabis compound acts as an antibiotic

Cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabis compound, has antibiotic potential. Treating mice with MRSA, CBG worked as well as vancomycin, a powerful antibiotic, for treating the infection.

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·February 25, 2020·4 min read

The effects of obesity mirror those of aging

Obesity's effects on cognitive decline, mobility, hypertension, and stress are similar to those of aging. Researchers argue that obesity should be considered a form of premature aging.

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Omega-3 fats do not protect against cancer

How to Prepare for a Coronavirus Outbreak in the U.S.

Trouble sleeping? A dose of saffron may help

A big coronavirus mystery: What about the children?

Overdosing on psychedelics improved mental and physical health: Case studies

Eating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, soy linked to lower stroke risk

The Brain and Climate Change

Printer toner linked to genetic changes and health risks

Intensive blood pressure control can extend life up to 3 years

Vaping alters oral bacteria, increasing infection risk

Cannabis compound acts as an antibiotic

The effects of obesity mirror those of aging

Hearing Aids Linked to 23% Lower Dementia Risk in Epilepsy

Reading Is the Ultimate Cognitive Enhancer

Dual Brain-Machine Interfaces Unlock Bionic Hand Kinesthesia

Overcoming Endothelial Sorting to Cure Glioblastoma

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