Having a baby can be expensive. So it’s maybe not surprising that many retailers around the world have cottoned on to the success of Finland’s baby boxes—a package aimed to set up new parents and their bundle of joy. The…
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Lower protein diet may lessen risk for cardiovascular disease
A plant-based diet may be key to lowering risk for heart disease. Penn State researchers determined that diets with reduced sulfur amino acids—which occur in protein-rich foods, such as meats, dairy, nuts and soy—were associated with a decreased risk for…
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Do elevated mercury levels in the blood increase skin cancer risk?
Higher levels of mercury in the blood were linked with a higher prevalence of non-melanoma skin cancer, the most common human malignancy, in a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology. For the study, researchers analyzed 2003-2016 data on…
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Dementia: The hand exercise you can do at home to determine your risk
Dementia describes a set of symptoms that are associated with brain damage, including memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. The changes may be subtle initially, but as the condition progresses, dementia can have a marked effect on…
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Consuming ultraprocessed food may up risk for type 2 diabetes
Ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published online Dec. 16 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Bernard Srour, Pharm.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., from Paris 13 University, and colleagues examined the…
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