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Cancer group finds biggest one-year drop in U.S. death rate

Cancer group finds biggest one-year drop in U.S. death rate

January 09, 2020

The figures come from the society's "Cancer Statistics, 2020" report and paint a picture of long-term decline in mortality rates from common types of cancer. Still, lung cancer accounts for almost one-quarter of all cancer deaths - more than breast, prostate and colon cancers combined. Even more striking are the mortality declines of 5% to 6% in individuals 65 and older, among whom rates were previously increasing.

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Firefighter nearly died after popcorn got stuck in his teeth

Firefighter nearly died after popcorn got stuck in his teeth

January 09, 2020

Adam had to undergo a seven-hour open-heart surgery to replace his heart's aortic valve and fix the mitral valve, which had been allegedly damaged by the infection. At this point, I was very anxious. Docs managed to avoid wasting him by means of an operation to take away an contaminated blood clot from his leg and one other seven-hour surgical procedure to exchange a valve in his coronary heart.

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New Georgia senator sworn in

New Georgia senator sworn in

January 08, 2020

Vice President Mike Pence administered the oath of workplace to Loeffler on the ground of the Senate. Johnny Isakson, 75, who stepped down in December because of health issues. Also on Georgia's ballot in November will be Republican Sen. Loeffler has pledged to spend $20 million of her own money, spokesman Ryan Mahoney confirmed, on what will be her first political campaign.

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New York governor seen pulling motorist out of wrecked vehicle

New York governor seen pulling motorist out of wrecked vehicle

January 08, 2020

While he was talking to a special interest group, the governor conceded that changes have to be made to the law which took effect days ago. The bill was passed by the Democrat-controlled state Legislature a year ago as part of New York's overall budget package.

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Running a marathon can make your heart 4 years younger

Running a marathon can make your heart 4 years younger

January 08, 2020

They write: "This study emphasizes the importance of lifestyle in modifying the aging process, particularly because it seems" never too late "to get the benefit as seen in older and slower corridors". The average running time for those in the group was 5.4 hours for women and 4.5 hours for men. Professor Metin Avkiran, associate medical director at the British Heart Foundation, which funded the research, said: 'The benefits of exercise are undeniable.

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Periodic Fasting May Improve Health, Weight Loss

Periodic Fasting May Improve Health, Weight Loss

January 08, 2020

Fruit and oatmeal are good for low fat diets . With the latest diet trend, no foods at all are allowed for long stretches of time. Instead of cutting back on calories or carbs or trying a diet that restricts food groups, intermittent fasting may be a more attainable way to shed those holiday pounds as well as kickstart a healthier lifestyle.

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Trump's coming to NJ for rally, Jeff Van Drew by his side

Trump's coming to NJ for rally, Jeff Van Drew by his side

January 07, 2020

Van Drew's seat had been held by Republican Rep. The Keep America Great rally will take place at the Wildwoods Convention Center. A member of the Kennedy family, a former public school teacher, said Monday she will run as a Democrat against party-switching Republican US Rep.

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Fewer people getting flu shots, fewer influenza cases so far this season

Fewer people getting flu shots, fewer influenza cases so far this season

January 07, 2020

Bailer said there has been an increase of influenza hospitalizations in Butler County this flu season , but the numbers are on par with the three-year average. The CDC has said there is a 40 percent chance the current season peaked in December, but that flu activity "will likely remain elevated through mid-January".

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Scientists find how creams, cosmetics cause skin rash

Scientists find how creams, cosmetics cause skin rash

January 07, 2020

This reaction starts once the T cells of the immune system are able to recognize a chemical as being foreign. "In any case, numerous little mixes in skincare items that trigger unfavorably susceptible contact dermatitis do not have the substance bunches required for this response to happen", says study co-pioneer Annemieke de Jong, Ph.D., collaborator educator of dermatology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.

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Record-High Number Of People On Trolleys At Cork University Hospital Today

Record-High Number Of People On Trolleys At Cork University Hospital Today

January 06, 2020

Dublin's Mater hospital is telling people to stay away unless it is "absolutely necessary" to come in. A record-high number of people are waiting on trolleys at Cork University Hospital today. There were 37 people awaiting in-patient beds at Letterkenny University Hospital this morning according to the INMO with 11 on trolleys in its Emergency Department.

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Astronaut discovered a blood clot in space

Astronaut discovered a blood clot in space

January 06, 2020

This press release features multimedia. A NASA astronaut developed a blood clot ( deep vein thrombosis or DVT) in the jugular vein in the middle of a long-term mission at the International Space Station. During their treatment, the astronaut called Dr Moll on his home landline and converse via emails to update with the progress. "They just wanted to talk to me as if they were one of my other patients", he explained.

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Flu hospitalizations spike across Wisconsin with 11 deaths

Flu hospitalizations spike across Wisconsin with 11 deaths

January 06, 2020

In Milwaukee: 131 people have been hospitalized with the flu compared with 17 at this time last season. Pauley said that could mean a less severe season in terms of deaths, but still a strong one. So far this season, influenza activity has exceeded the peak of 2014-2015 and is climbing to the peak of the particularly deadly 2017-2018 season. "The only predictable thing about the flu is that it is unpredictable".

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Members of Congress Ask Supreme Court to ‘Reconsider’ Roe v. Wade

Members of Congress Ask Supreme Court to ‘Reconsider’ Roe v. Wade

January 06, 2020

The law at issue requires doctors to have admitting privileges in a local hospital within 30 miles of the facility where the abortion is performed. For example, one Supreme Court case post-Casey defined a law as an " undue burden " on abortion rights if in a "large fraction of the cases in which [the law] is relevant, it will operate as a substantial obstacle" - a test later abandoned.

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FA Cup: Third-round games delayed to raise mental health awareness

FA Cup: Third-round games delayed to raise mental health awareness

January 05, 2020

The FA has previously said that messaging will also visible in stadia across the weekend. The Duke of Cambridge has voiced a 60-second film, aimed at encouraging football fans to look after their mental health . Fans are encouraged to visit the Every Mind Matters website to answer a few questions about how they are feeling, and get their own free mind plan .

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Flu Season Breaks Record for Fatalities

Flu Season Breaks Record for Fatalities

January 05, 2020

During the 2018-2019 influenza season, there were 116 reported pediatric deaths nationwide. Previous year during flu season , there were 8,000 reported cases in North Dakota. "Activity is being caused mostly by influenza B/Victoria viruses, which is unusual for this time of year", the CDC's website reads in part. Even though the flu season is well underway, the worst could still be ahead, so the CDC advises everyone older than 6 months to get a flu shot.

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Angry mourners chant 'death to America' after top Iranian general assassinated

January 04, 2020

The attack has caused regional tensions to soar. On Sunday it will be taken to the Shia holy city of Mashhad in Iran's northeast and from there to Tehran and his hometown Kerman in the southeast for burial on Tuesday, state media said. Britain and France also warned their citizens to avoid or strictly limit travel in Iraq. Pro-Iran factions in Iraq have seized on Soleimani's death to push parliament to revoke the security agreement allowing their deployment on Iraqi soil.

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Fifth flu-related death announced by DPH

January 04, 2020

Five people have also been killed by the flu this season, with the average age of those individuals being 84-years-old. "Hopefully this turns around and comes down, but if it continues on the trajectory it's on, it's not going to be good", he said.

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This is why you must not give skimmed milk to your kids

This is why you must not give skimmed milk to your kids

January 03, 2020

In 18 of the 28 studies that the researchers assessed, children who drank whole milk were less likely to be overweight or obese than their counterparts who drank less fat. In his review children ensuing the present counsel of altering to lessened fat milk at age two were not slender to those taking in whole milk. Reducing calories is naturally at the top of the list, but when it comes to milk, the tendency to opt for low-fat milk in an effort to lose weight may be much misleading than you ...

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Google's new AI detects breast cancer just by scanning X-ray

Google's new AI detects breast cancer just by scanning X-ray

January 03, 2020

Professor Ara Darzi, one of the authors of the paper and the director of the Cancer Research UK Imperial Centre, said he had not expected to see such an impressive result from the AI system . If the two radiologists disagree, a third is consulted. The team found that their AI model could predict breast cancer from the scans with a similar accuracy level to expert radiographers.

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Haul to stop hiring nicotine users in Washington state starting February 1

Haul to stop hiring nicotine users in Washington state starting February 1

January 03, 2020

U-Haul said it will stop hiring people who use nicotine in the 21 states where companies are allowed to consider tobacco use when making hiring decisions. Currently, U-Haul has a wellness program in place tailored to help employees quit using nicotine, as well as other health, nutrition, and fitness initiatives.

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Outbreak of Mysterious Lung Disease Sparks SARS Rumors

Outbreak of Mysterious Lung Disease Sparks SARS Rumors

January 03, 2020

Hong Kong's Hospital Authority said it had notified the government of three cases in which it treated patients for pneumonia symptoms after visiting Wuhan recently, public broadcaster RTHK reported. "Investigation of the cause of infection is ongoing", it added. Besides seafood, the Huanan market where most of those infected with the mystery virus worked also sells birds, snakes and rabbits as well as their internal organs.

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More drugmakers hike US prices as new year begins

More drugmakers hike US prices as new year begins

January 03, 2020

Van Buren said Gilead's price increases "appear reasonable", and similar to other large drugmakers' 5 percent increases for the year. Bristol has yet to set a new price on another costly cancer drug, Revlimid, which it acquired when the Celgene acquisition closed in November.

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Seattle students told to get vaccinations or not return to school

Seattle students told to get vaccinations or not return to school

January 03, 2020

Students must have required vaccinations by January 8, or they won't be allowed back in school after break. The district is organizing three free vaccination clinics for families to bring their children to be caught before school resumes.

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New Injection Method Makes an Old TB Vaccine Far More Powerful

New Injection Method Makes an Old TB Vaccine Far More Powerful

January 03, 2020

BCG is among the most widely used vaccines in the world, but its efficacy varies widely and contributes to the high death rates associated with TB. In their study , the U.S. However, those receiving the intravenous vaccine had virtually no TB bacteria in the lungs and only one monkey in this group developed pneumonia. Why? The hypothesis is that key immune cells called T cells have to swarm the lungs to kill off TB bacteria and can do so more quickly when the vaccine is carried rapidly ...

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A new Alzheimer's vaccine could be on the way to human studies

A new Alzheimer's vaccine could be on the way to human studies

January 03, 2020

Tau is known to form tangles in the areas of the brain important for memory and then move through the organ as symptoms progress. A number of drugs targeting tau tangles are now in clinical trials, including some that aim to interfere with the production of tau in the brain or its spread between cells.

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Samoa ends measles state of emergency as infection rate slows

Samoa ends measles state of emergency as infection rate slows

January 01, 2020

But by previous year, the vaccination rate had dropped to 30 percent. The government of Samoa ended the state of emergency it had declared in response to a measles outbreak that swept the small island nation of fewer than 200,000 in December.

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China investigates respiratory illness outbreak sickening 27

China investigates respiratory illness outbreak sickening 27

January 01, 2020

Seven patients are critically ill, 18 others are in stable condition, and two are recovering and are expected to be released shortly, according to the Wuhan health department. A team of experts from the National Health Commission were dispatched Tuesday to Wuhan, in central China's Hubei province, and are "currently conducting relevant inspection and verification work", state broadcaster CCTV reported.

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New year, new you: New Year’s resolutions

New year, new you: New Year’s resolutions

January 01, 2020

Year after year, however, people insist on encouraging them. Crunch Fitness in York sees a surge of new members this time of year. Just because most resolutions fail doesn't mean your resolution can't last. Many of us are guilty of resolving to "save more money". We might have a lot of dreams about the New Year 2020. Please don't mix it up like you did this year.

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Trump Trashes Pelosi: ‘All Lies, Most Overrated Person I Know!’

Trump Trashes Pelosi: ‘All Lies, Most Overrated Person I Know!’

January 01, 2020

The president's impeachment revolves around the idea that he pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to pursue investigations - including one aimed at former Vice President Joe Biden , a potential 2020 political rival - while holding up $400 million in military aid to the embattled American ally.

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Months After Heart Attack, Sanders' Doctors Say He's 'Fit' To Be President

Months After Heart Attack, Sanders' Doctors Say He's 'Fit' To Be President

December 31, 2019

The doctors, Philip Ades, Patrick Savage and Martin LeWinter, said they believed Sanders is fit to serve as president. In the months following the episode, Sanders 'heart muscle strength has improved'. The heart chamber sizes, wall thickness, estimated pressures and heart valves are normal. Monahan's letter provided a broader health history of the senator.

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Four more deaths push flu toll to 37

Four more deaths push flu toll to 37

December 31, 2019

The Washington State Department of Health is continuing to monitor the increasing flu activity in the state. Iroquois Memorial Hospital is applying temporary visitor restrictions to help reduce the spread of the flu. According to Leong, the bureau has purchased 190,000 doses of flu vaccines and began providing free flu shots to high-risk residents on September 30, and then to all other residents from December 10.

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20-minute brisk walk could reduce risk of seven cancers

20-minute brisk walk could reduce risk of seven cancers

December 30, 2019

U.S. health officials recommend that adults get at least 2½ hours of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise, or a comparable combination of the two per week. Chan School of Public Health reports that people engaged in physical activity, as recommended by the National Institutes of Health, could reduce their risk of seven different cancers by as much as 25 percent.

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All Eyes On Potential Swing Votes As Senate Prepares For Impeachment Trial

All Eyes On Potential Swing Votes As Senate Prepares For Impeachment Trial

December 30, 2019

Murkowski made her comments in an interview with KTUU, an NBC affiliate in Anchorage, Alaska , which aired Tuesday night. McConnell cited the House Democrats" "weak' case for impeachment , saying he hoped that no Republicans would vote for either article.

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Trump, Obama tie for Americans' most-admired man POLITICO

Trump, Obama tie for Americans' most-admired man POLITICO

December 30, 2019

Overall, both the 44th and 45th president were the most admired man alive for 18% of American adults. No other man besides Trump and Obama was mentioned by more than 2% of respondents. Others in the top 10 were former President Jimmy Carter , businessman Elon Musk; Microsoft founder Bill Gates; Pope Francis; Sen. Obama, 55, earned 10% of the write-in vote, followed by Trump, 49, with 5% of the votes, according to Gallup.

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'Peloton husband' gifts real girlfriend with a Peloton bike

'Peloton husband' gifts real girlfriend with a Peloton bike

December 30, 2019

But she also had some fun with the controversy, making an ad for Ryan Reynolds' Aviation Gin in which she appears stunned at a bar with friends - the unspoken message being that she needed a drink after her husband bought her an exercise bike.

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Does intermittent fasting live up to the hype?

Does intermittent fasting live up to the hype?

December 27, 2019

New research recommends that individuals who utilize the in vogue new diets that include irregular fasting may really be adding a very long time to their lives. A multicenter clinical trial at the University of Toronto in April found that 220 healthy, non-obese adults who maintained a calorie-restricted diet for two years showed signs of improved memory in a battery of cognitive tests.

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Pentagon warns military personnel from home DNA tests

Pentagon warns military personnel from home DNA tests

December 27, 2019

The memo also states that some DNA kit companies are targeting military personnel with discounts, although it does not name any specific companies. The memo was written by Joseph D. The internal memo was confirmed by a Pentagon spokesperson, according to the New York Times . Though the leaked memo doesn't state the ways in which these tests may be a security risk, the report cites sources who claim the government is anxious about the way this data could be used to compromise its ...

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Relief For Migraine Sufferers? FDA Approves New Migraine Drug

Relief For Migraine Sufferers? FDA Approves New Migraine Drug

December 26, 2019

Officials with the FDA today approved Allergan's ubrogepant ( Ubrelvy ) tablets for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Patients were allowed to take their usual acute treatment of migraine at least 2 hours after taking ubrogepant, and 23% of patients were taking a preventive medication for migraine.

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Caffeine May Counterbalance Adverse Effects of Diet High In Fats And Sugar

Caffeine May Counterbalance Adverse Effects of Diet High In Fats And Sugar

December 26, 2019

In a study of rats, scientists at the University of IL found that caffeine limited weight gain and cholesterol production, despite a diet that was high in fat and sugar. The reduced expression of genes in the liver resulted in the decreased production of triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein in the liver the study found.

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Pierce County child dies of complications from flu

Pierce County child dies of complications from flu

December 26, 2019

The flu shot's average effectiveness is between 40% and 60%. The flu circulates all year, and while an uptick in cases has come earlier than usual , this season probably hasn't reached its peak yet, Dunn said. It's not too late to get a flu shot to protect yourself and those around you, Dr. John Dunn, medical director for preventive care at Kaiser Permanente Washington, told The Seattle Times this month.

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Trump lashes out as impeachment trial stuck in limbo

Trump lashes out as impeachment trial stuck in limbo

December 25, 2019

The House voted on Wednesday to remove Trump, who has become only the third President in the history of the United States to be formally charged with "serious crimes and offenses". why does she need more witnesses to plead her case?" On Monday's broadcast of CNN's "OutFront", Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) stated that eventually, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) will have to send the House's impeachment articles over to the Senate.

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Ahead of holidays, Senate hopes for fair, speedy impeachment trial

December 25, 2019

How does he think Americans will react to this? Trump has impeached himself, and McConnell's stance isn't fooling anyone. To the editor: Simply withhold the articles of impeachment and let them expire in the history books, as the Senate did with President Obama's nomination of Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court.

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Douglas County reports first flu death of the season

Douglas County reports first flu death of the season

December 24, 2019

It's very important that you get your flu shot now. "For healthy individuals, catching the flu might put a bit of a damper on the holidays but for those who are more vulnerable - like babies, young children, the elderly and people with certain health conditions - the flu can be deadly".

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Health officials investigating possible measles exposures in Central Virginia

Health officials investigating possible measles exposures in Central Virginia

December 24, 2019

People who think they have been exposed to the measles should check their vaccination records and contact their health care provider. "Measles is an acute, highly contagious viral disease", Dr. If you have received two doses of a measles containing vaccine (either the measles, mumps and rubella [MMR] vaccine or a measles-only vaccine which is available in other countries) you are protected and do not need to take any action.

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Vitamin E acetate in THC vapes is lung-injury culprit — CDC

Vitamin E acetate in THC vapes is lung-injury culprit — CDC

December 23, 2019

In one report, published in the New England Journal of Medicine , public health officials found that emergency room visits for the vaping lung injuries rose sharply beginning in June and peaked in September. Vaping illnesses can get worse, even deadly, after patients leave the hospital and doctors should check on patients within two days of sending them home, according to a study of cases.

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Massive crash causes 45-car pile up on U.S. interstate

Massive crash causes 45-car pile up on U.S. interstate

December 23, 2019

Fog and icy conditions on a bridge contributed to a massive pile-up involving more than 45 vehicles in Virginia, in the United States, on Sunday (Monday NZT). He said he was able to stop and avoid getting involved in the crash, but his wife was not as fortunate. "Grateful for the emergency crews, first responders, hospital staff, @VSPPIO, and @VaDOT personnel who are working around the clock to keep people safe this holiday season", said Gov.

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Democrat Bloomberg opens campaign offices in three battleground states

Democrat Bloomberg opens campaign offices in three battleground states

December 22, 2019

Bloomberg, who is the eighth wealthiest person in the United States with an estimated net worth of $52.4 billion, is putting to the test the question of just how far virtually unlimited funds can go in a crowded presidential primary. The Pennsylvania Democratic major on April 28 is also called the Acela major - as a result of voters from the New York, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland alongside Amtrak's northeastern route additionally vote that day.

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US raises legal age to buy cigarettes, vapes to 21

US raises legal age to buy cigarettes, vapes to 21

December 22, 2019

The age hike is not exactly a surprise. E-Cigarette maker Juul also backed the new age restrictions to demonstrate to regulators its willingness to keep its products out of the hands of children. Vaping advocates contend that e-cigarettes offer people addicted to smoking a less harmful alternative, but according to Gantz, most of the participants in the nationally representative sample both smoked and vaped.

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Eating chilies cuts risk of death from heart attack, stroke

Eating chilies cuts risk of death from heart attack, stroke

December 22, 2019

The study is the first to investigate whether eating chili peppers could be linked to a lower risk of death in a European and Mediterranean population, although chili peppers have already been linked to a lower risk of death in Chinese and American populations.

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More teens in NJ are vaping marijuana as other drug use declines

More teens in NJ are vaping marijuana as other drug use declines

December 21, 2019

The Monitoring the Future survey found that the percentage of 12th graders who have vaped marijuana at least once every 30 days has doubled during 2018-19 compared to previous years. There was a 35% increase among 12th-grade students who said they vaped nicotine in the last 12 months, which represents a 5.6-percentage point jump from 2018.

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