Thursday, 12 September 2019

Do Baby Food Pouches Cause Eating Problems?

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Child health experts say overusing baby food pouches could potentially breed poor eating habits and stunt development of feeding skills and motor coordination at a critical stage of life.



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White House Moves to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes

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The news came amid growing concern over the six deaths and 450 possible cases of lung illness linked with the use of e-cigarette products. But many of those cases appear to be linked to THC cartridges, not flavored tobacco.



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Dementia Caregivers Often Face Sleepless Nights

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Investigators at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, found caregivers lost between 2.5 to 3.5 hours of sleep a week due to difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.



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What Is Your Risk for Prostate Cancer?

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The American Cancer Society estimates there will be nearly 175,000 new prostate cancer cases in the United States this year and over 31,000 deaths. One in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.



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Fitter Bodies Make for Healthier Brains, Study Finds

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If you're looking for incentives to hit the gym, new research suggests that staying in good shape may help preserve brain structure, boost memory, and improve the ability to think clearly and quickly.



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