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My Ritual to Drop Stress

YOUR HEART POUNDS, YOUR MUSCLES TENSE, AND YOUR BREATHING QUICKENS. Whether you worry about an upcoming test or your job, a stressful situation triggers a...

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Forever Chemicals and Microplastics in Water More Dangerous to Health Than Thought

The chemicals are everywhere, but their danger is now more severe than previously thought and presents an explicit threat to health.

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Preparing for: Midurethral Sling

A mid-urethral sling is the most common type of surgery used to correct stress urinary incontinence or a leaky bladder. A small, supportive material of synthetic mesh is placed under the urethra to give support.

DISEASES

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), CD4+ T lymphoctyes and AIDS

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection results from 1 of 2 similar retroviruses (HIV-1 and HIV-2) that destroy CD4+ T lymphocytes and impair cell-mediated immunity, increasing risk of certain infections and cancers.

How Too Much Iron (or Too Little) Puts Your Health at Risk

IRON DEFICIENCY IS COMMON in humans. On the other hand, excessive iron (for example, with hemochromatosis) is associated with an increased risk of developing several cancers, including breast, colorectal, liver, and prostate.

Interesting Findings Of Weekend Only Drinking

In their provocative recent report, researchers observe that “a significant amount of binge drinking among adults escapes public health scrutiny” because it occurs among people who drink at a moderate average level.

Does CBD Affect Your Cognition?

VE SOME NEWS FOR you regarding brain health: Driving ability and cognition are not affected by cannabidiol (CBD), even at very high doses.

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Gain of Function Research. Have We Opened Pandora’s Box?

How dangerous is Gain of Function research really and what risks does it pose to us for future pandemics. We explore this branch of science and examine

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The Stroke Came at 52. The Damage Started Years Earlier.

In late May 1922, at a country estate outside Moscow, Vladimir Lenin found that his right arm would no longer do what he asked...

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Who Not To Trust: A List of 10 Covid-19 Charlatans and “Medical” Snake-Oil Salesmen

The list below will highlight, by name, some of the most prominent purveyors of Covid-19 falsehoods. You may have already fallen for their self-serving propaganda.