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Researchers find genetic vulnerability to menthol cigarette use

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Researchers find genetic vulnerability to menthol cigarette use

A genetic variant found only in people of African descent significantly increases a smoker's preference for cigarettes containing menthol, a flavor additive. The variant of the MRGPRX4 gene is five to eight times more frequent ...

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Boosting your diet for exercise

(HealthDay)—A typical workout doesn't give you license to eat whatever you want.

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How to choose the right cooking oils

(HealthDay)—Oils are one of the most widely used ingredients in cooking and are healthy alternatives to butter and margarine.

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Sexually transmitted infections are on the rise. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself

Rates of sexually transmitted diseases have risen for the past four years to record highs in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest analysis. In California, the state health ...

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Morning exercise improves brain health in older, overweight adults

An international research team led by The University of Western Australia and The Baker Institute in Melbourne has found a morning bout of exercise reduces the detrimental impact on the pattern of brain blood flow of prolonged ...

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Teens living in US states allowing medical marijuana smoke less cannabis: study

According to a large-scale study of American high school students, legalizing medicinal marijuana has actually led to a drop in cannabis use among teenagers.

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Get fit for a fit gut: Exercise might improve health by increasing gut bacterial diversity

Bacteria, often synonymous with infection and disease, may have an unfair reputation. Research indicates there are as many, if not more, bacterial cells in our bodies as human cells, meaning they play an important role in ...

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Researchers reveal brain connections that disadvantage night owls

'Night owls' - those who go to bed and get up later—have fundamental differences in their brain function compared to 'morning larks' , which mean they could be disadvantaged by the constraints of a normal working day.

Feb 14, 2019

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Interval training may shed more pounds than continuous moderate intensity workout

Interval training may shed more pounds than a continuous moderate intensity workout, suggests a pooled analysis of the available evidence, published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Feb 14, 2019

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Single word most associated with negative hospital reviews on yelp is 'told'

When analyzing reviews of hospitals on Yelp, Penn Medicine researchers found that the word most associated with negative reviews, including those rated at one-star, was "told," which appeared almost 20 percent of the posts. ...

Feb 14, 2019

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Philip Morris eyes tech gadgets for 'smoke-free' market

Gadgets that monitor health, from wearable step-counters to apps tracking sleep and diet, have exploded in popularity in recent years, and now even the tobacco industry is trying to jump into the fray.

Feb 14, 2019

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Diet could help runners beat stomach issues

Research indicates that cutting out specific foods can alleviate the gastrointestinal issues some people experience when they exercise, with over two-thirds of people involved in a new study reporting an improvement.

Feb 14, 2019

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Study affirms self-reported sleep duration as a useful health measure in children

While sleep questionnaires are commonly completed by children and their parents, there has been a lack of data comparing the validity of these self-reported sleep parameters. A new study indicates that these sleep characteristics ...

Feb 14, 2019

Cancer

Exposure to chemical in Roundup increases risk for cancer: study

Exposure to glyphosate—the world's most widely used, broad-spectrum herbicide and the primary ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup—increases the risk of some cancers by more than 40 percent, according to new research ...

Feb 14, 2019

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Who's stronger? An immunological battle of the sexes

Is there anything more exciting than a battle of the sexes? In popular culture, this usually focuses on societal gender roles. But, there's another battle of the sexes, a biological war waged by the body's immune system. ...

Feb 14, 2019

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Don't wake up on the wrong side of the bed: How light may impact your sleep

For most of us the blaring sound of our alarm clock is a signal to wake up, but often this noise can be too jarring in the morning. So is there a better way to wake up? One Baylor College of Medicine expert explains how light ...

Feb 14, 2019

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Researchers find silicone wristbands to be an effective way to measure children's nicotine exposure

Young children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of tobacco smoke and other environmental toxins, but their exposure is often difficult and expensive to measure. The results of those measurements, however, can be ...

Feb 14, 2019

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Back pain? A physiotherapist may offer the most effective treatment, if you can afford it

Back pain is a common and costly health problem. It is the leading cause of disability worldwide and a "call to action" recently published in The Lancet highlights the risks of over-medicalization of back pain globally.

Feb 14, 2019

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Removing the stigma surrounding the sex lives of the over 60s will help improve sexual health

The stigma surrounding the sex lives of older adults is being tackled with a pioneering website which aims to improve sexual health in the over 60s.

Feb 14, 2019

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Researchers find genetic vulnerability to menthol cigarette use

Boosting your diet for exercise

Researchers find genetic vulnerability to menthol cigarette use

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