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A Mother’s Makeup May Make Her Baby Fat

A Mother’s Makeup May Make Her Baby Fat

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Researchers found a link between cosmetics containing parabens used by mothers-to-be and an increased likelihood their children, especially girls, will become overweight.

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A Mother’s Makeup May Make Her Baby Fat

Researchers found a link between cosmetics containing parabens used by mothers-to-be and an increased likelihood their children, especially girls, will become overweight.

Compound in Vegetables Shown to Fight Fatty Liver Disease

Compound in Vegetables Shown to Fight Fatty Liv...

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Researchers at Texas A&M University have discovered a compound in many popular vegetables that has the power to fight fatty liver disease.

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Compound in Vegetables Shown to Fight Fatty Liv...

Researchers at Texas A&M University have discovered a compound in many popular vegetables that has the power to fight fatty liver disease.

The Scientific Reason Yoga Alleviates Depression

The Scientific Reason Yoga Alleviates Depression

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Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine used brain imaging to discover yoga increases the levels in the brain of Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) which has been shown to...

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The Scientific Reason Yoga Alleviates Depression

Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine used brain imaging to discover yoga increases the levels in the brain of Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) which has been shown to...

Soybean Oil Could Affect Brain Health

Soybean Oil Could Affect Brain Health

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New research from the University of California at Riverside is raising doubts about the safety of soybean oil after study findings show it has the potential to trigger genetic changes...

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Soybean Oil Could Affect Brain Health

New research from the University of California at Riverside is raising doubts about the safety of soybean oil after study findings show it has the potential to trigger genetic changes...

Sunscreen Chemicals are Absorbed into the Bloodstream

Sunscreen Chemicals are Absorbed into the Blood...

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Researchers found the chemicals in sunscreens are being absorbed into the bloodstream at a rate higher than the FDA’s established threshold where they can be presumed safe.

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Sunscreen Chemicals are Absorbed into the Blood...

Researchers found the chemicals in sunscreens are being absorbed into the bloodstream at a rate higher than the FDA’s established threshold where they can be presumed safe.

The Key to Treating Parkinson’s May Reside in the Gut

The Key to Treating Parkinson’s May Reside in...

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Scientists have identified a specific strain of probiotic (healthy gut bacteria) that may prevent and reverse the clumping of proteins in the brain associated with Parkinson’s.

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The Key to Treating Parkinson’s May Reside in...

Scientists have identified a specific strain of probiotic (healthy gut bacteria) that may prevent and reverse the clumping of proteins in the brain associated with Parkinson’s.

Tea Drinkers Live Healthier and Longer

Tea Drinkers Live Healthier and Longer

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Researchers have concluded people who drink tea at least three times a week live longer and healthier lives than those who drink less or not at all.

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Tea Drinkers Live Healthier and Longer

Researchers have concluded people who drink tea at least three times a week live longer and healthier lives than those who drink less or not at all.

Chili Peppers are Good for the Heart

Chili Peppers are Good for the Heart

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Researchers in Italy who have determined the risk of dying from a heart attack is cut by 40 percent among those who consume chili peppers on a regular basis.

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Chili Peppers are Good for the Heart

Researchers in Italy who have determined the risk of dying from a heart attack is cut by 40 percent among those who consume chili peppers on a regular basis.

Losing Weight Lessens the Risk of Breast Cancer

Losing Weight Lessens the Risk of Breast Cancer

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A study of more than 180,000 postmenopausal women over the age of 50 showed those who lost weight had lower rates of breast cancer than women whose weight remained the...

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Losing Weight Lessens the Risk of Breast Cancer

A study of more than 180,000 postmenopausal women over the age of 50 showed those who lost weight had lower rates of breast cancer than women whose weight remained the...

Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain and Increased Risk for Diabetes

Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain and...

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Researchers at the University of South Australia have concluded those who use artificial sweeteners are more likely to gain weight and it may contribute to an elevated risk for type...

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Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain and...

Researchers at the University of South Australia have concluded those who use artificial sweeteners are more likely to gain weight and it may contribute to an elevated risk for type...

Keto Diet Helps Combat the Flu

Keto Diet Helps Combat the Flu

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Scientists discovered mice fed a ketogenic diet were better equipped to fight the flu virus than mice given a diet high in carbohydrates.

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Keto Diet Helps Combat the Flu

Scientists discovered mice fed a ketogenic diet were better equipped to fight the flu virus than mice given a diet high in carbohydrates.

BPA is More Prevalent in Humans than First Thought

BPA is More Prevalent in Humans than First Thought

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Scientists have found levels of BPA in humans could be as much as 44 times higher than initially thought which would make it far higher than levels deemed safe by...

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BPA is More Prevalent in Humans than First Thought

Scientists have found levels of BPA in humans could be as much as 44 times higher than initially thought which would make it far higher than levels deemed safe by...

Omega-3 Proven as Effective as ADHD Drugs

Omega-3 Proven as Effective as ADHD Drugs

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Children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may benefit from eating more fish or taking fish oil supplements because scientists have discovered omega-3 fatty acids are as effective as...

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Omega-3 Proven as Effective as ADHD Drugs

Children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may benefit from eating more fish or taking fish oil supplements because scientists have discovered omega-3 fatty acids are as effective as...

An Avocado a Day Keeps the Statins Away

An Avocado a Day Keeps the Statins Away

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Scientists at Penn State conducted a randomized, controlled study and found daily avocado intake was associated with lower levels of small, dense LDL particles and oxidized LDL.

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An Avocado a Day Keeps the Statins Away

Scientists at Penn State conducted a randomized, controlled study and found daily avocado intake was associated with lower levels of small, dense LDL particles and oxidized LDL.

Daytime Drowsiness Dictated by Diet

Daytime Drowsiness Dictated by Diet

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Scientists from Flinders University found a high intake of saturated fats and carbohydrates are the reason some people are susceptible to excessive daytime sleepiness.

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Daytime Drowsiness Dictated by Diet

Scientists from Flinders University found a high intake of saturated fats and carbohydrates are the reason some people are susceptible to excessive daytime sleepiness.

Your Sleep and Gut Health are Intertwined

Your Sleep and Gut Health are Intertwined

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Researchers at Nova Southeastern University found that gut health and sleep health are intertwined with one likely affecting the other.

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Your Sleep and Gut Health are Intertwined

Researchers at Nova Southeastern University found that gut health and sleep health are intertwined with one likely affecting the other.

Vitamin D Critical to Muscle Function for Seniors

Vitamin D Critical to Muscle Function for Seniors

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A new study revealed the prevalence of muscle weakness was twice as high among adults with a vitamin D deficiency and impaired muscle performance was three times higher among those...

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Vitamin D Critical to Muscle Function for Seniors

A new study revealed the prevalence of muscle weakness was twice as high among adults with a vitamin D deficiency and impaired muscle performance was three times higher among those...

You Burn Twice as Much Fat Exercising Before Breakfast

You Burn Twice as Much Fat Exercising Before Br...

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Researchers from the Universities of Bath and Birmingham in England found men who worked out before breakfast burned twice as much fat as those who ate first.

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You Burn Twice as Much Fat Exercising Before Br...

Researchers from the Universities of Bath and Birmingham in England found men who worked out before breakfast burned twice as much fat as those who ate first.