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A new study shows that teens who drink high-caffeine energy drinks are more likely to use alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes. Researchers believe that the uplifting effect produced by these drinks is similar to the high gained from consuming drugs and alcohol. The study was carried out by researchers at the University of Waterloo and Dalhousie […]
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Sleep apnea involves the breathing airway collapsing periodically during sleep, resulting in a troubled and less productive rest. Now, a new study of 34,100 people tracked over an 11-year period shows that sleep apnea patients are more likely to develop pneumonia, a serious inflammation of the lungs that can lead to death. The researchers behind […]
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A new study has found that cancer patients who regularly participated in yoga classes reported an improvement in their quality of life. Regular yoga sessions reportedly helped improve patients’ mood while lessening the impact of pain and fatigue. The study was carried out by researchers at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Lorenzo […]
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A new study shows that machines designed to produce white noise may be harmful to children. According to Dr. Blake Papsin of Toronto’s Sick Kids Hospital, many of these machines — which are intended to help young children sleep — may actually be producing “hazardous” amounts of noise. Dr. Papsin and a team of Toronto […]
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The nutrition labels that have become a familiar sight on food packages may soon receive a major makeover. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reportedly proposed a number of changes that, if approved, would place much more emphasis on total calories, added sugars, and nutrients (like vitamins). In addition, the FDA would like to […]
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