Adults younger than 45 years who reported recently using cannabis were 2 times more likely to have had a heart attack (myocardial infarction), and this link was stronger in frequent users, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). These findings add to evidence from earlier studies showing a link between heavy cannabis use and myocardial infarction in […]
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The emergence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is the virus responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has infected over 221 million and caused the deaths of over 4.57 million as of September 6, 2021. Vaccination against COVID-19 is largely believed to be the only effective method to end the current pandemic. Study: Pfizer-BioNTech and […]
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What you need to know now if you DO find a lump in your breast: As Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding dies at just 39, how breast cancer can cause other symptoms such as dimpling or a rash, nipple discharge or a change in size and shape The news of Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding’s death at 39 is tragic, […]
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rustycanuck/Shutterstock By Claire Mainprize/Sept. 6, 2021 6:15 am EDT If you deal with seasonal allergies, the odds are high that you’ve tried taking Benadryl at some point in your life. According to Statistica, it’s one of the best-selling allergy brands on the market, having raked in more than $150 million in 2017 alone. On the off chance you haven’t heard of […]
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Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), in collaboration with Global TIES for Children and researchers at University of California Davis (Paul Hastings and Lindsey Partington) as well as Hashemite University in Jordan (Rana Dajani), have used a hair cortisol test to detect the impact of COVID-19 on stress levels in families. Titled Adrenocortical and psychosocial responses of families in Jordan […]
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BioChromato Inc. reports on the enthusiastic uptake of its Smart Evaporator C1 in academic teaching and research laboratories around the world. Designed to be highly reliable and easy to use – the Smart Evaporator C1 is an affordably priced benchtop system proven to safely and efficiently concentrate or dry single samples directly from both tube and vials. Chikako Yokosawa, International […]
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A UTI can very quickly become a kidney problem if not caught early and treated. By Dr Amit Gupta The monsoon season can bring many other things with it apart from the rains and a pleasant breeze. It brings mosquitoes and tons of fungal and other infections alongside it. Children have to be protected against these infections before they turn […]
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At 55 years old, Laird Hamilton has evolved into much more than a big wave surfer and fitness icon—entrepreneur, author, trainer, superfood scientist—and his latest book, Liferider: Heart, Body, Soul, and Life Beyond the Ocean delivers hard-earned wisdom in all of the above. Some things never change: Hamilton will always be a guy who hates wearing shoes and a shirt, […]
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Study suggests nuts can help you live LONGER We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info As most are aware, exercise goes a long way to helping boost […]
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Scientists from Israel have recently explored the effectiveness of two-dose and three-dose regimens of the BNT162b2 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine (Pfizer/BioNTech) to reduce viral load in breakthrough infections caused by the delta variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Furthermore, they observe that the gradual reduction of vaccine efficacy against viral load as a function of time […]
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