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Researchers have found that an enriched diet and companionship can reduce pain in mice with sickle cell disease by increasing serotonin. They also discovered that duloxetine, an antidepressant that boosts serotonin levels, could be an alternative to opioids in treating chronic pain.
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An innovative new study is set to examine if changing our mealtimes to earlier or later in the day could reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
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In a study to examine a Mediterranean diet in relation to prostate cancer progression in men on active surveillance, researchers found that men with localized prostate cancer who reported a baseline dietary pattern that more closely follows the key principles of a Mediterranean-style diet fared better over the course of their disease.
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A University of Cincinnati immunologist is recommending that individuals with contact dermatitis choose facial masks made without elastic or rubber that allow them to stay safe in the midst of COVID-19 while avoiding possible allergic reactions.
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New research finds found that people who regularly consumed one or more eggs per day (equivalent to 50 grams) increased their risk of diabetes by 60 per cent.
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An individual of a sound body and mind succeeds in every aspect of his/her life. Mental health and physical wellbeing are essential for a person’s progressive attitude. Fitness enthusiasts often seem confused about what they should add to their workout routine. Here we’re providing a summary of factors you must include in your exercise schedule. This summary will help you learn a few significant facts regarding fitness and healthiness.
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Three scientists and fermentation aficionados have created a new e-book titled ‘Fermented Foods: microbiology, nutrition, health and culture’, currently available only in Spanish. It tells the stories of many types of fermented foods around the world and adds a scientific perspective on their health benefits.
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The number of high school and middle school students using e-cigarettes dropped off this year, declining from last year’s record high. Just under 20 percent of high schoolers and about 5 percent of middle schoolers said that they currently used the products, according to the 2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey, which was conducted between January and March.
Read moreThe first recommendations on sports and physical activity in all types of heart disease are launched today by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
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A new study has spurred numerous headlines declaring that neck gaiters may be worse than wearing no mask at all for controlling the spread of COVID-19. But the actual study, published August 7 in Science Advances, isn’t that conclusive, nor was it designed to be.
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