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Some gut microbes can absorb and help expel ‘forever chemicals’ from the body, research shows | Pfas

Some gut microbes can absorb and help expel ‘forever chemicals’ from the body, research shows | Pfas

Certain kinds of gut microbes absorb toxic Pfas “forever chemicals” and help expel them from the body via feces, new first-of-its-kind University of Cambridge research shows. The findings are welcome news as the only options that exist for reducing the level of dangerous Pfas compounds from the body are bloodletting and a cholesterol drug that induces unpleasant side effects. The …

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New Study Flips Everything We Know About Addiction Upside Down

New Study Flips Everything We Know About Addiction Upside Down

Since the 1970s, countless experts and the US government have sold the public a simple explanation for drug addiction, now clinically called substance abuse disorder: the myth of the gateway drug. The gateway drug — usually cast as weed, alcohol, tobacco, or inhalants — refers to the theory that the earlier a kid starts using drugs, the more likely they are …

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Measles found in Provo wastewater sample – Deseret News

Measles found in Provo wastewater sample – Deseret News

Measles was discovered in the Provo area’s wastewater in a preliminary analysis conducted by an independent research program. Dr. Leisha Nolen used the surprising find to underscore the relevance of wastewater analysis in tracking the appearance of infections. The samples cannot identify a specific house or individual; they are taken from communal water treatment centers. Measles has been detected in …

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What is PMDD? Study finds link between serious condition and women with ADHD

What is PMDD? Study finds link between serious condition and women with ADHD

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Big City Lights Could Be Damaging Your Heart Health : ScienceAlert

Big City Lights Could Be Damaging Your Heart Health : ScienceAlert

It might be time to invest in some blackout curtains, turn off the TV before bed, and dim those lamps. New research suggests that exposure to light at night could elevate your risk of multiple heart issues. The association makes biological sense. Our bodies use light signals to tell when it’s time to sleep, and any disruption to that routine …

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5 “Bad” Foods That Actually Help With Weight Loss

5 “Bad” Foods That Actually Help With Weight Loss

One food will not make or break your weight loss goals—it’s all about variety. Foods like dairy, whole grains, potatoes, eggs and popcorn can all be included. Focus on healthy cooking methods to enjoy foods with a bad reputation. Certain foods have an unwarranted negative reputation. When people talk about these foods, they use words like “bad” and “weight gain”. …

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Child dies at Alder Hey Children’s hospital as cases surge

Child dies at Alder Hey Children’s hospital as cases surge

Stewart Whittingham & Ewan Gawne BBC News, Liverpool Getty Images Seventeen children have been treated at Alder Hey for the disease since June A child has died at Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital after contracting measles, the BBC understands. The hospital said the highly contagious virus was on the rise among young people in the region and it had seen …

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‘Japanese walking’ is a great way to exercise, according to experts – The Washington Post

‘Japanese walking’ is a great way to exercise, according to experts  The Washington Post Is walking 10,000 steps a legit fitness goal or a marketing myth?  Los Angeles Times I tried the walking method ‘better than 10,000 steps per day’ – this is why I’m a fan  The Independent Walk your way to lower blood pressure, stronger legs and fitter heart  Ynetnews Counting Steps …

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