What to look for in mosquito repellents
There's an old joke that mosquitoes are like family: They are annoying, but they carry your blood.
May 25, 2024
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Monoterpenes
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Name that odor: Identical odors seem different when given different names
Our brains process odors differently depending on the names assigned to them, according to new research. Participants were asked to sniff similar odors, for example two citrus scents, and then rate how dissimilar they thought ...
May 13, 2024
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Researchers show chemical found naturally in cannabis may reduce anxiety-inducing effects of THC
A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team has added to evidence that a chemical found naturally in cannabis (also known as marijuana) can—in the right amounts—lessen the anxiety-inducing effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), ...
Apr 10, 2024
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Anti-smoking groups sue FDA again over menthol ban delays
Three anti-smoking groups announced Tuesday that they have sued the U.S. government yet again after it missed its latest deadline for enacting a ban on menthol cigarettes.
Apr 3, 2024
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One million adults smoke menthol-flavored cigarettes in Britain despite ban: Study
One in seven adults who smoke in Great Britain report using menthol-flavored cigarettes despite UK legislation that aimed to curb their use, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers.
Mar 18, 2024
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What are the best products to prevent, relieve chapped lips?
When the cold temperatures hit your lips and dry them out this winter, you might turn to some sort of lip product for a solution. But with a plethora of options to choose from, which will work best?
Feb 12, 2024
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UK facing unusually large scabies outbreaks, treatment shortages appear mostly to blame
Scabies is an unpleasant skin infection that's common all around the world. Outbreaks happen regularly—with an estimated 450 million cases occurring globally each year. But since the start of winter, outbreaks in the UK have ...
Jan 8, 2024
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Research demonstrates the potential of natural compounds to treat gastrointestinal disorders
Chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are becoming increasingly common throughout the world, but many of them still lack effective treatment. Researchers have now turned to natural compounds, such as those present in traditional ...
Nov 27, 2023
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As menthol ban nears, big tobacco is adding synthetic version to cigarettes instead
Cigarette makers are using synthetic menthol substitutes in what appears to be an effort to skirt a looming federal menthol ban, researchers say.
Oct 11, 2023
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A tax on menthol cigarettes would work better than statewide bans, study finds
Menthol-flavored cigarettes account for more than one-third of cigarettes sold in the United States, and experts believe they are more dangerous than traditional cigarettes.
Sep 6, 2023
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