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Drinking Soda Linked to 184,000 Adult Deaths
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Drinking Soda Linked to 184,000 Adult Deaths

A new study draws a direct connection between sugary beverages, like soda and energy drinks, and adult deaths. Specifically, the study suggests that as many as 184,000 adult deaths can be linked to the consumption of sugar-laden drinks. The study, which was carried out by Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian of Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition […]

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Are People with Blue Eyes More Likely to Become Alcoholics?
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Are People with Blue Eyes More Likely to Become Alcoholics?

Researchers at the University of Vermont have released a report suggesting that people with blue eyes are more likely to become alcoholics. The study, which was led by professor Dawei Li and doctoral student Arvis Sulovari, involved a careful review of clinical and genetic data associated with roughly 10,000 people, most of whom were European […]

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Tanning Bed Usage on the Decline, Report Shows
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Tanning Bed Usage on the Decline, Report Shows

A new study suggests that fewer Americans see using a tanning bed as a critical step towards feeling and looking beautiful. The study, which is based on information collected through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Health Interview Survey, found the total percentage of American adults using indoor tanning beds declined from […]

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Could Eating Citrus Fruit Raise Your Risk of Getting Skin Cancer?
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Could Eating Citrus Fruit Raise Your Risk of Getting Skin Cancer?

Citrus fruit is packed with vitamin C, which is why it’s been a go-to health snack for generations. But a new study is drawing links between the consumption of citrus fruits like oranges, limes, and lemons, and skin cancer. The study, which was led by Dr. Abrar Qureshi of the Warren Alpert Medical School at […]

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Is Overhydration More Dangerous Than Dehydration?
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Is Overhydration More Dangerous Than Dehydration?

We all know it’s important to stay hydrated when we exercise – particularly in the summer heat. But a new report shows that athletes should be mindful to not overhydrate, which can introduce its own set of problems. The report, which comes from several sports medicine experts presenting their findings at the California-based 2015 CrossFit […]

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