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Health researchers are now warning that a drug commonly used to treat dementia could increase the risk of developing kidney problems. The finding is based on the work of medical experts at the Lawson Health Sciences Centre in London, Ontario, and Toronto’s Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences. For some time there have been concerns about […]
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A new study of roughly 2,200 people has revealed that men, women, and children exposed to common household chemicals are more likely to have lower levels of testosterone. Testosterone may be the main sex hormone in men, but it plays an important role in the physical growth and strength of both sexes. Specifically, testosterone is […]
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Using a condom is a great way to prevent contracting HIV but they’re not always on hand. Now, there may be an alternative: a tampon that can kill dangerous microbes and prevent an HIV infection. Admittedly, the male condom isn’t the only way to prevent an HIV infection. There’s also female condoms, but they’re more […]
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Why would anyone want to dump a bucket of ice-cold water on their head? It could help you cool down on a hot summer day. But people around the world are turning to the “Ice Bucket Challenge” in an effort to raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, otherwise known as ALS. The Ice Bucket Challenge […]
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You’ve got an important meeting in the morning but you just can’t find a way to get some sleep. Now, a solution may be on the way: according to reports, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new type of sleeping pill that could help insomniacs get a full night’s rest. Insomnia is […]
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