How to prevent tick bites: Five expert tips for summer safety
It's officially summer, a time for barbecues, the beach—and protecting yourself against the teeny, tiny black-legged deer ticks that cause most Lyme disease cases.
Jun 23, 2025
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Monoterpenes
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Pregnant women advised to avoid mentholated e-cigarettes
Vaping during pregnancy is becoming more common, but its impact on early human development is not well understood. A new study by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, now reports that the flavor chemical ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Citrus remedy squeezes out dry mouth for cancer patients
A natural citrus oil from oranges, lemons and limes is proving highly effective in relieving dry mouth, and when combined with a new lipid formulation, new research suggests it may be effective without significant side effects.
Mar 24, 2025
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Some nicotine pouch flavors are much more addictive than others, research suggests
A paper in Nicotine & Tobacco Research indicates that different nicotine pouches, which have become very popular in recent years, particularly among young people, may influence user preferences very differently. An investigation ...
Mar 18, 2025
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From sunscreen to essential oils, why some personal care products could be harmful to your health
Each time you apply sunscreen to your face, you may inhale somewhere between 10 to 30 milligrams of ethanol, the type of alcohol used in alcoholic drinks. While the ethanol in sunscreen may not give you a buzz, it could make ...
Feb 26, 2025
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Individual chemesthetic perception may affect dietary habits
Oral chemesthesis, or chemically induced tactile sensation in the mouth area, affects the consumption and recalled pleasantness of certain foods and drinks, such as chili sauce and alcoholic beverages.
Jan 24, 2025
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Wintertime is prime time for head lice: What parents need to know
Head lice can be a wintertime headache for families and schools, but simple precautions can stop the spread of these pesky parasites.
Dec 16, 2024
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Publication demonstrates appeal of menthol cigarettes to young people
While the overall rate of cigarette smoking has decreased in the United States, the use of menthol cigarettes has risen among young adult smokers. A University of Oklahoma researcher published a study today showing that the ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Supreme court to hear case challenging FDA's ban of flavored vapes
In a case that will test the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's authority to approve or reject new vaping products, the U.S. Supreme Court said Tuesday it will weigh whether the agency was legally allowed to ban flavored ...
Jul 2, 2024
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When mice with Alzheimer's inhaled menthol, their cognitive abilities improved
Imagine a future where the smell of menthol could alleviate some of the worst symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. This might sound like science fiction, but innovative new research is making it a potential reality.
Jun 12, 2024
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