Alcohol itself can directly damage liver cells. Now researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report evidence that alcohol is also harmful … Alcohol is also harmful to the liver for a second reasonRead more
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Deodorant Can Change Body’s Bacteria
The routine of slicking on antiperspirant or deodorant may be good for your social life, but bad for your microbial life. According to new research … Deodorant Can Change Body’s BacteriaRead more
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Millions still lack access to essential health services
Even as the concept of universal health coverage gains ground, around 400 million people still do not have access to essential health services, says a … Millions still lack access to essential health servicesRead more
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Barbados announces new 10% tax on sugary beverages
The Caribbean island of Barbados has announced a new sugar tax, effective August 1, 2015. The 10 percent tax will apply to all carbonated soft … Barbados announces new 10% tax on sugary beveragesRead more
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Supercharged Tuberculosis, Made in India
On a drizzly Monday afternoon here a few weeks ago, patients crowded around a door in a hallway in P. D. Hinduja Hospital—a private, nonprofit … Supercharged Tuberculosis, Made in IndiaRead more
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Pesticide found in milk decades ago may be associated with signs of Parkinson’s disease
A pesticide used prior to the early 1980s and found in milk at that time may be associated with signs of Parkinson’s disease in the … Pesticide found in milk decades ago may be associated with signs of Parkinson’s diseaseRead more
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How to eat healthy and save the planet
Dieticians and food companies are awaiting the US Department of Agriculture’s highly anticipated new dietary guidelines by the end of this year with one key … How to eat healthy and save the planetRead more
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Higher cigarette taxes linked to fewer infant deaths
Higher taxes and prices for cigarettes are strongly associated with lower infant mortality rates in the United States, according to a new study from Vanderbilt … Higher cigarette taxes linked to fewer infant deathsRead more