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Vegetarians who eat fish have lower colon cancer risk

Vegetarians who eat fish have lower colon cancer risk

Pescovegetarians, or vegetarians who eat fish have lower colon cancer risk, according to new research from the American Medical Association. Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and is the second leading cause of death by cancer amongst men and women, according to the Colon Cancer Alliance. The […]

by February 6, 2018
Popular insomnia drugs may cause dementia

Popular insomnia drugs may cause dementia

With sleep problems on this rise, sleeping pills are becoming more popular. However, these same pills could cause problems. A new study shows that popular insomnia drugs may cause dementia. The CDC calls insufficient sleep a health problem. According to the CDC article: According to data from the National Health […]

by December 17, 2016
Dementia rates are declining in the U.S.

Dementia rates are declining in the U.S.

As awareness and treatments grow, dementia rates are declining in the U.S., according to a new study from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. According to the Alzheimer’s Association: The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the amount of people living with dementia worldwide is estimated at 47.5 million. […]

by November 25, 2016
Red meat and dairy are linked to early death

Red meat and dairy are linked to early death

Red meat and dairy are linked to early death Red meat and dairy are linked to early death, according to the latest research from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Red meat has been the subject of much negative health research lately. Recently, red meat was linked to kidney failure and […]

by August 2, 2016
Eat more unsaturated fats and live much longer

Eat more unsaturated fats and live much longer

Eat more unsaturated fats and live much longer Eat more unsaturated fats and live much longer, is what a brand new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health says. In the large-scale study where participants were followed for three decades, researchers found that higher consumption of trans […]

by July 6, 2016
Omega-3s help prevent heart disease

Omega-3s help prevent heart disease

Omega-3s help prevent heart disease Omega-3s help prevent heart disease, according to new research from JAMA Internal Medicine. Levels of plant based and seafood based omega-3 fatty acids in the blood lower the risk of dying from heart attack, as reported in the study led by Liana C. Del Gobbo, […]

by June 28, 2016
Americans are mixing too many drugs together and it is scary

Americans are mixing too many drugs together and it is scary

According to new research, Americans are mixing too many drugs together and it is scary. The researchers found in the study that one in every six seniors regularly use potentially life-threatening combinations of drugs and dietary supplements. “These findings suggest that the unsafe use of multiple medications among older adults […]

by March 22, 2016
Painkiller related deaths are down 25% with legalized medical marijuana

Painkiller related deaths are down 25% with legalized medical marijuana

Medical marijuana is increasing in popularity as a treatment for many conditions, including eating disorders, cancers, and pain. It is becoming legal in more and more states. Painkiller related deaths are down 25% with legalized medical marijuana, that is in the states where it is legal, according to recent research. […]

by March 3, 2016