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Health

More children accidently poisoned by 'essential oils'

(HealthDay)—Children are increasingly at risk from essential oils that are often used in natural remedies, a Tennessee poison center reports.

May 13, 2016

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Parental roles matter in fostering relationships between children and stepgrandparents

Popular television shows such as "Modern Family" and the "Brady Bunch" brought the dynamics of stepfamilies into mainstream pop culture. However, as families become increasingly diverse and complex, defining family membership ...

May 4, 2016

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Oncology & Cancer

Mapping family history can lead more at-risk patients to timely screening

Most doctors and nurses review a patient's family history to identify risk factors for heart disease and cancer, often through a paper checklist or brief interview.

Mar 4, 2016

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Health

Walnuts lower in calories than label suggests

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have good news for walnut lovers: walnuts have fewer calories than previously thought.

Mar 2, 2016

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Oncology & Cancer

Plant extract shows promise in treating pancreatic cancer

A natural extract derived from India's neem tree could potentially be used to treat pancreatic cancer, according to a new study in the journal Scientific Reports.

Feb 11, 2016

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Health

Study finds tree nut consumption may lower risk of cardiovascular disease

A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that consuming tree nuts, such as walnuts, may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.1 After conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of ...

Nov 19, 2015

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Immunology

Good news for hay fever sufferers

A forecast of below average rainfall over spring is expected to give hay fever sufferers in Melbourne a bit of reprieve this season.

Sep 24, 2015

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Health

Children who are leaner report eating more polyunsaturated fatty acids

The results of a recent study show that children who report eating more polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), found in tree nuts, seeds and fatty fish, and consume a higher ratio of PUFA: saturated fatty acids (SFAs), have ...

Aug 12, 2015

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Health

Nuts and peanuts may protect against major causes of death

A paper published today in the International Journal of Epidemiology confirms a link between peanut and nut intake and lower mortality rates, but finds no protective effect for peanut butter. Men and women who eat at least ...

Jun 11, 2015

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