Even though the pesticide chlorpyrifos has been linked to brain harm in children, it will not be banned in the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday.
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Friday 19 July 2019
Diabetes Raises Heart Failure Risk More in Women
Diabetes brings with it a variety of long-term complications, but at least one of those -- heart failure -- is a bigger threat to women than men, new research suggests.
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Thursday 18 July 2019
Study Casts Doubt on Safety of Herbal Drug Kratom
Kratom, made from the leaves of a Southeast Asian plant, is usually used to treat pain and addiction. But poison control center data shows it has been tied to seizures, withdrawal, hallucinations, agitation and rapid heart rate, researchers report.
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The 'Bottom' Blood Pressure Number Matters, Too
A new study confirms that both numbers are, in fact, critical in determining the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Money Might Motivate Smokers to Quit Long Term
Financial rewards for quitting smoking do help smokers -- including pregnant women -- kick the habit and remain smoke-free, a new study confirms.
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