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A compound found in many plastics and cans could pose a serious danger to woman, a new report has found. The compound, bisphenol A (BPA), is routinely used to coat cans, pipes, and even cash register receipts — meaning people come into contact with it on a regular basis. BPA was first used as a […]
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New research suggests that consuming tomatoes can play an important role in lowering the risk of prostate cancer. According to a new study, men who ate over ten portions of tomatoes each week cut their risk of developing prostate cancer by almost 20 per cent. The study was carried out by researchers from the School […]
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New research shows that the deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be transmitted in just ten minutes — far faster than previously thought. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a rickettsial disease, meaning it’s carried and spread by ticks. RMSF symptoms include rash, fever, headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, and muscle pain. An RMSF infection can […]
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A new study by Stanford University health researchers shows that “sleep drunkenness” is less rare than previously thought. In fact, it’s now believed that up to one in seven Americans is affected by the condition. Sleep drunkenness is also known as “confusional arousal” and it causes people to wake up in a highly confused state. […]
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New advances in laser technology could soon allow diabetes patients to test their blood glucose without having to break the skin. Electrical engineers at Princeton University in New Jersey have recently developed a prototype device that measures blood sugar by simply aiming a laser at a person’s palm. The laser beam passes through skins cells […]
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