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Australian scientists have found that insulin can be administered without an injection. This is welcome news for the over 371 million people living with diabetes, according to the International Diabetes Federation. New research reveals that insulin binds to its receptor in cells, which allows the body to absorb sugar (or glucose) from the blood for […]
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S.S.R.I.’s have been linked to various problems during pregnancy and after birth. At one time, the medical community considered that antidepressant use might be linked to an increased risk of stillbirths or infant mortality rates. However, new findings from a Swedish study reveal that a pregnant woman using antidepressants—such as Prozac or S.S.R.I.’s (selective serotonin […]
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Hold on right there mister! Before you eat that whole block of cheese or polish off that entire bucket of chicken, think about what it’s doing to your sperm count. That’s right; a Danish study has linked saturated fats, or the type of unhealthy fat found in cheeses and meats, to lower sperm counts in […]
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If you have blood pressure, migraines, or glaucoma your doctor probably prescribed beta blockers. What you didn’t know is that this medication you’re taking to lower your blood pressure can also reduce your risk of developing dementia. In fact, a recent study from the American Academy of Neurology has found that beta blockers, which are meant to […]
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A U.S. government panel, made up of sponsors from the Department of Defense, the CDC, the American Academy of Neurology, and the National Institutes of Health are backing an extensive study that will examine the rise of sports-related concussions among youth, and how they contribute to suicide among professional football players. The study will be […]
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