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Health

Possible contamination with 'rubber pieces' prompts sausage recall

More than 35,000 pounds of Johnsonville turkey kielbasa sausages are under recall due to possible contamination with "pieces of rubber."

Mar 13, 2024

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Addiction

More than 11% of US 12th graders used psychoactive delta-8-THC last year, study finds

A new study suggests that delta-8-THC, an intoxicating substance typically made from hemp, is being used by a substantial number of young people across the United States and could potentially pose a significant public health ...

Mar 12, 2024

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Medical economics

Increases in suicide rate linked to 'shocks' in the economy

A study by the University of Southampton has shown a link between unexpected economic performance and a rise in the suicide rate.

Mar 11, 2024

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Obstetrics & gynaecology

Male hormonal birth control? It may be closer than you think

Matthew Treviño and Emily Fletcher are self-described DINKWADs—double income, no kids, with a dog. The Sacramento couple, who met and work at UC Davis, are as committed to each other as they are to not having children, ...

Mar 9, 2024

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Health

Q&A: Are nicotine pouches safe?

In an impressive showing of alliteration, Sen. Chuck Schumer recently described the trending nicotine product Zyn as a "pouch packed with problems" while delivering a warning to parents and calling for a federal investigation ...

Mar 8, 2024

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Arthritis & Rheumatism

How a common food ingredient can take a wrong turn, leading to arthritis

A University of Colorado Department of Medicine faculty member says she and her colleagues have identified the means in which bacteria in the digestive system can break down tryptophan in the diet into an inflammatory chemical ...

Mar 8, 2024

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Medications

Retinol helps wounds heal faster, could help countless older people

Nano micelles of Retinol, a type of vitamin A commonly used in anti-aging beauty products, can also help wounds heal faster by promoting skin tissue regeneration, according to studies conducted by the University of Surrey ...

Mar 7, 2024

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Biomedical technology

Espresso yourself: Wearable tech measures emotional responses to coffee

Researchers in Italy have introduced a novel approach for assessing the quality of coffee. In a pioneering new study, they have demonstrated the feasibility of using wearable technology to measure the emotional responses ...

Mar 6, 2024

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Chronic fatigue offers clues to long COVID

New research by La Trobe University has uncovered the intricate relationship between two debilitating conditions, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and long COVID; offering insights into disease ...

Mar 6, 2024

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