Friday, 1 March 2019

Supplements Won’t Prevent Dementia. But These Steps Might.


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Thursday, 28 February 2019

F.D.A. says Canadian Company, CanaRx, Sells Unsafe Medicines to U.S. Buyers


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Sully Gets New Gig As Walter Reed Facility Dog

photo of Petty Officer Sully

Sully, who served former President George H.W. Bush before his death in December, was 'sworn in' as a Naval petty officer and assigned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.



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High-Fiber Diet May Help Your Gut Battle Melanoma

New research suggests that a diet that's full of fiber appears to lead to more diverse intestinal bacteria (microbiome). In turn, a thriving gut microbiome is linked to a stronger response to an immune therapy for the aggressive skin cancer.



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Sleeping In on Weekends May Not Repay Sleep 'Debt'

woman sleeping

People in a recent study who did not get sufficient sleep consistently showed decreased insulin sensitivity in their liver and muscles. Over time, decreased insulin sensitivity can be a precursor



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