Wednesday 12 September 2018

Could a Placebo Pill Help Ease Your Back Pain?

New research suggests that a good many back pain patients might find relief in a "dummy" sugar pill, eliminating their need for strong medication.



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FDA Gets Tough on Juul, Other E-Cigarette Makers

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More than 1,200 warning letters and fines have been sent to retailers and five major e-cigarette manufacturers who illegally sold Juul devices, which look like computer flash drives, and other e-cigarette products to minors.



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Do You Know Your 'Body Time'?

A new test evaluates dozens of genes to reveal your circadian rhythm -- the crests and troughs that occur throughout the day as your body and brain cycle between sleepiness and alertness. It’s different for everyone and could play a role in personalized medicine.



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Banned Supplement Found in Weight-Loss Products

Higenamine is on the World Anti-Doping Agency's list of substances prohibited in sports, though it is legal for use in supplements in the United States, Canada and Europe.



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ADHD Tied to Raised Risk of Early Parkinson's

For the study, researchers analyzed nearly 200,000 Utah residents. All had been born between 1950 and 1992, with Parkinson's onset tracked up until the age of 60.



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