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Regulating ‘Forever Chemicals’: 3 Essential Reads On PFAS
By Jennifer Weeks Your Health

Regulating ‘Forever Chemicals’: 3 Essential Reads On PFAS

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to release a draft regulation limiting two fluorinated chemicals, known by the abbreviations PFOA and PFOS, in drinking water. These chemicals are two types of PFAS, a broad class of substances often referred to as “forever chemicals” because they are very persistent in the environment. PFAS are widely […]

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Are You a Rapid Ager? Biological Age Is a Better Health Indicator Than the Number of Years You’ve Lived, But It’s Tricky To Measure
By Aditi Gurkar Your Health

Are You a Rapid Ager? Biological Age Is a Better Health Indicator Than the Number of Years You’ve Lived, But It’s Tricky To Measure

Do you ever wake up some days and think, “When I was younger, I could survive on just four hours of sleep, but now it seems like I need 10”? Or have you ever walked out of the gym and “felt” your knees? Almost everyone experiences these kinds of signs of aging. But there are […]

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Curious Kids: What Happens to Your Brain if You Don’t Get Enough Sleep?
By Olave Krigolson Your Health

Curious Kids: What Happens to Your Brain if You Don’t Get Enough Sleep?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. Have a question you’d like an expert to answer? Send it to CuriousKidsCanada@theconversation.com. What happens to your brain if you don’t get enough sleep? — Avery, age 7, Napanee, Ont. Sleep may be the single biggest factor in maintaining a healthy brain and positive mental […]

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Allergies vs. Cold: How to Tell the Difference
Medically Reviewed Patty Weasler, RN Your Health

Allergies vs. Cold: How to Tell the Difference

Determining whether your symptoms are caused by a cold or an allergy can be challenging as both conditions share similar symptoms. However, knowing how to tell the difference is crucial for effective treatment and management. Read on to learn how to tell the difference between allergies and a cold.

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