In New York City, health officials say the number of people who have been diagnosed with 9/11-linked cancers has tripled. Nearly 5,500 first responders and … Number of 9/11-Linked Cancer Diagnoses TriplesRead more
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Air pollution emerges as a leading risk factor for stroke worldwide
Air pollution — including environmental and household air pollution — has emerged as a leading risk factor for stroke worldwide, associated with about a third … Air pollution emerges as a leading risk factor for stroke worldwideRead more
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Pregnant Women Are Regularly Taking Medicine That Could Harm Their Kids
Marquita Smiley’s first surprise was discovering she was pregnant. Her second was how miserable being pregnant felt. With her older daughter, she had experienced some … Pregnant Women Are Regularly Taking Medicine That Could Harm Their KidsRead more
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Does diagnosis always mean disease, or does it sometimes mean opportunity
As many as 16 million Americans are prone to screaming and pounding on the dashboard when someone cuts them off in traffic. Another 7 million … Does diagnosis always mean disease, or does it sometimes mean opportunityRead more
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One Step Closer To A Deadly ‘Superbug’ Crisis
For years, doctors have warned about the dangers posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which could eventually make common ailments impossible to treat with drugs. But now, … One Step Closer To A Deadly ‘Superbug’ CrisisRead more
Posted inHealth / Medicine / Protest / TPP / Trade / USA Empire
Why A Cancer Patient Faced Arrest to Fight TPP
I am a mom with advanced breast cancer. I lost my mother to breast cancer when I was 11. That’s why I was arrested last … Why A Cancer Patient Faced Arrest to Fight TPPRead more
Posted inChildren / Health / ToMl
Don’t just play, LIVE outside!
By transferring daily activities such as cooking, eating, and sleeping to outdoors, you can increase the amount of time you spend outdoors, which is especially … Don’t just play, LIVE outside!Read more
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How chemical changes in the brain affect Alzheimer’s disease
A new study from Western University is helping to explain why the long-term use of common anticholinergic drugs used to treat conditions like allergies and … How chemical changes in the brain affect Alzheimer’s diseaseRead more
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New evidence of the dangers of living near highways
A new study of Boston residents who live or spend a significant amount of time near Interstate 93 and the Massachusetts Turnpike has found that … New evidence of the dangers of living near highwaysRead more
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First Rise in U.S. Death Rate in Years Surprises Experts
Death rates — measured as the number of deaths per 100,000 people — have been declining for years, an effect of improvements in health, disease … First Rise in U.S. Death Rate in Years Surprises ExpertsRead more