Health
Keep sugar substitute away from fido
(HealthDay)— The sugar substitute xylitol may help you lose weight, but it can be deadly for your dog, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
Jul 21, 2019
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Two firms first to export LatAm medicinal marijuana to Europe
Two companies from Uruguay and Colombia will become the first in Latin America to export medical marijuana products to Europe under deals announced Wednesday.
Apr 25, 2019
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Herbals in pregnancy may endanger mom, baby
(HealthDay)—During pregnancy, even harmless-sounding "natural" supplements should be avoided, a new research review suggests.
Apr 10, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Possible link found between exposure to household chemical and heart disease and cancer
Dichlorophenols (DCPs) are chemicals known to disrupt hormone systems. DCPs can be found in a variety of consumer and industrial products, such as deodorizers, antibacterial additives and even chlorinated drinking water.
Jan 16, 2019
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Health
Spain declares war on alternative medicine
The Spanish government declared war on alternative medicine like acupuncture or homeopathy Wednesday, announcing it plans to eliminate from health centres what it considers a health risk.
Nov 14, 2018
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Deaths due to tainted herbal medicine under-recorded
A University of Adelaide forensic pathologist is warning that potentially harmful substances found in herbal medicines may be playing a bigger role in deaths of 'health tourists' than previously thought.
Oct 25, 2018
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Medical research
Sperm quality study updates advice for couples trying to conceive
Could doctors at fertility clinics be giving men bad advice? Dr. Da Li and Dr. XiuXia Wang, who are clinician-researchers at the Center for Reproductive Medicine of Shengjing Hospital in Shenyang in northeast China, think ...
Sep 17, 2018
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Health
Poor sleep at night could mean decreased work productivity in the morning
Preliminary results from a new study suggest that several sleep-related symptoms are associated with decreased work productivity.
Jun 4, 2018
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Health
Study suggests uncertainty in e-cigarettes' usefulness for quitting smoking
An analysis of data from a previous study of more than 1,350 smokers intending to quit after a hospitalization found that those who reported using electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) during the study period were less likely ...
Mar 26, 2018
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Health
Women who clean at home or work face increased lung function decline
Women who work as cleaners or regularly use cleaning sprays or other cleaning products at home appear to experience a greater decline in lung function over time than women who do not clean, according to new research published ...
Feb 16, 2018
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