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Colorectal Cancer Screening Starts at 45 Instead of 50
New update! Recommended age has been lowered from 50 to 45 for colorectal screenings!
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Scientists Crack Code on Why Red Heads Can Tolerate Higher Levels of Pain
Did you know red heads are rumored to tolerate higher levels of pain? According to research, this is not just a rumor. Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) have helped demystify the rumor and prove it to be a fact. Here’s what they found. (1) Red Heads And Pain Red heads have an inactive receptor…
Could Daily Sugar Consumption in Children Impact Brain Function as in Adulthood?
High amounts of processed sugar are not good for brain development a new study shows.
Glyphosate May Affect Human Gut Microbiome
Glyphosate is a weed killer or herbicide widely used to kill certain plants or grasses. It is also applied as a regulator for the growth and ripening of certain crops and fruits. In recent times glyphosate has caused some controversy due to potential health risks, and many countries have either restricted its use or have…
Gut Bacteria May Not Recover For Over 6 Months After Antibiotics
The gut microbiome is essential in keeping our bodies healthy and functioning correctly. While many things can alter the balance of this miniature ecosystem, researchers have found a concerning link between gut bacteria and antibiotics. Since antibiotics kill both good and bad bacteria, the microbiome can be disrupted for up to 6 months after treatment. Of…
Sleep deprivation: Late nights can lead to higher risk of strokes and heart attacks, study finds
Take care of your head and your heart. Get some quality shuteye.
Will A Banana A Day Keep A Stroke Away? Low Potassium Intake May Increase Stroke Risk
Bananas may be the new apple.
Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke, and How to Stay Cool
Protect yourself this summer, here’s how.
More Than 3,600 US Health Care Workers Have Died in the Pandemic’s First Year
According to an investigation by The Guardian and Kaiser Health News, over 3,600 health care workers died in the U.S. during the first 12 months of the pandemic. The report, Lost on the Frontline, is the most comprehensive account of health care workers deaths available to date. (1) Investigation Tracks Deaths Of Pandemic Heroes The…
