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A new report shows that most of us still aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables. At the same time, the report shows that eating more fruits and veggies can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. The report, which was recently published in the British Medical Journal, is based on sixteen studies involving over 800,000 […]
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Many patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) find themselves back in the hospital within one month’s time, a new report shows. SLE is an autoimmunue disease which causes the immune system to mistake healthy tissue for foreign invaders. This results in the immune system attacking healthy tissue, causing damage to critical different parts of the […]
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A new report from the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that visiting the chiropractor could increase your risk of suffering a stroke. The report is based on the work of a research group appointed by the AHA Stroke Council’s Scientific and Manuscript Oversight Committees. The research group found that the jarring thrusts and rotations used […]
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Researchers believe they have discovered a new way to identify who is most at-risk for developing colon cancer. The technique involves studying a patient’s gut micro biome — in essence, the bacteria located in their stomach and intestines. Recently, a research team from the University of Michigan collected stool samples from 30 healthy people, 30 […]
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In an attempt to prevent the spread of the deadly Ebola virus, West African nations Liberia and Sierra Leone are trying desperately to enforce a quarantine. However, a new report suggests that the measure may be doomed to failure. Ebola has been ravaging West Africa for months now, with no end to the epidemic in […]
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