Vegetarians might have higher risk of stroke than meat eaters, study says
Fri, 09/06/2019 - 14:43
cnn.com - "There is some evidence which suggests that very low cholesterol levels might be associated with a slightly higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke," she said. Similarly, other research points to…
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cnn.com - "There is some evidence which suggests that very low cholesterol levels might be associated with a slightly higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke," she said. Similarly, other research points to…
Johns Hopkins Opens New Center for Psychedelic Research
Fri, 09/06/2019 - 14:25
nytimes.com - “It’s been hand-to-mouth in this field, and now we have the core funding and infrastructure to really advance psychedelic science in a way that hasn’t been done before,” said Roland…
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nytimes.com - “It’s been hand-to-mouth in this field, and now we have the core funding and infrastructure to really advance psychedelic science in a way that hasn’t been done before,” said Roland…
HIV prevention is making progress. And a breakthrough vaccine appears within reach
Fri, 09/06/2019 - 13:52
latimes.com - First there were the drugs that could knock back HIV to undetectable levels, and the virus was no longer synonymous with a death sentence. Then came a treatment that allowed people who…
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latimes.com - First there were the drugs that could knock back HIV to undetectable levels, and the virus was no longer synonymous with a death sentence. Then came a treatment that allowed people who…
The mysterious rash of vaping lung illnesses is hitting young marijuana users especially hard, and experts still don't know why
Fri, 09/06/2019 - 13:30
insider.com - The mysterious crop of vaping-related lung illnesses continues to grow. On Friday, the CDC announced that at least 450 "total possible" cases of vaping-related lung illnesses have been…
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insider.com - The mysterious crop of vaping-related lung illnesses continues to grow. On Friday, the CDC announced that at least 450 "total possible" cases of vaping-related lung illnesses have been…
Why The Measles Surge Could Open The Door To A Host Of Other Diseases
Fri, 09/06/2019 - 13:30
npr.org - A child is immunized against measles, mumps and rubella in Lyon, France. With measles making a comeback in many upper-income countries including the United States and still rampant in some…
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npr.org - A child is immunized against measles, mumps and rubella in Lyon, France. With measles making a comeback in many upper-income countries including the United States and still rampant in some…
Initial Federal, State Findings Point to Clinical Similarities in Illnesses Among People Who Use E-cigarettes | CDC Online Newsroom
Fri, 09/06/2019 - 13:29
cdc.gov - Initial findings from the investigation into serious lung illnesses associated with e-cigarette products point to clinical similarities among those affected. Patients report similar…
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cdc.gov - Initial findings from the investigation into serious lung illnesses associated with e-cigarette products point to clinical similarities among those affected. Patients report similar…
Firefighter study links time spent at 9/11 site in New York with risk of heart problems
Fri, 09/06/2019 - 13:22
latimes.com - Firefighters who arrived early or spent more time at the World Trade Center site after the 9/11 attacks seem to have a modestly higher risk of developing heart problems compared with…
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latimes.com - Firefighters who arrived early or spent more time at the World Trade Center site after the 9/11 attacks seem to have a modestly higher risk of developing heart problems compared with…
A British Teenager is Blind, But Not Because of Junk Food or “Fussy Eating”
Fri, 09/06/2019 - 12:53
sciencebasedmedicine.org - A tragic story out of England involving a teenager rendered permanently blind because of a severe nutritional deficiency is making the rounds this week. People, even…
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sciencebasedmedicine.org - A tragic story out of England involving a teenager rendered permanently blind because of a severe nutritional deficiency is making the rounds this week. People, even…
Johns Hopkins Launches Center For Psychedelic And Consciousness Research
Fri, 09/06/2019 - 12:13
hightimes.com - One of the United States’ most respected medical institutions has announced that it will be sinking its teeth into the field of psychedelics research. Johns Hopkins University will…
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hightimes.com - One of the United States’ most respected medical institutions has announced that it will be sinking its teeth into the field of psychedelics research. Johns Hopkins University will…