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What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summerWith school out for the summer and temperatures rising across the country, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool. Now is the time to review safety tips to keep children safe around water.... Read more
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Higher calcium and zinc intake linked with healthier pregnancy outcomesPeople with higher intakes of calcium and zinc in the three months before they conceived were significantly less likely to suffer hypertensive disorders during their pregnancy compared with those who had lower intakes of these essential minerals, according to new research.... Read more
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Not quite medicine, not quite food: How a product like mushroom gummies can fall through the regulatory cracksSeveral people across the country have recently been hospitalized after consuming mushroom gummies distributed by Australian brand Uncle Frog and made in the United States. Their reported symptoms included elevated heart rate, nausea, anxiety and hallucinations.... Read more
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Legal weed limps into next phase in GermanySo-called cannabis clubs will be allowed to sell the drug legally in Germany starting Monday, but in practice it will be some time before the associations get up and running.... Read more
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Fears of attack and no phone signal deter women trail runners, finds studyMany studies have shown the health benefits of running, for both physical and psychological well-being. The researchers hope that, by identifying the features that are attractive to runners, they can help policymakers create environments that will promote an active and healthy lifestyle. Trail running has the added benefit of being... Read more
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Iowa top court rules US state's six-week abortion ban can standIowa's highest court on Friday upheld the US state's six-week abortion ban, two years after the federal right to the procedure was overturned and with the topic a key issue in the US presidential election.... Read more
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As restrictions on cannabis and psychedelics ease, Americans dabble with 'microdosing'Loosening local, state and federal regulations on cannabis and psychedelics has increased Americans' interest in microdosing, according to a study from researchers at the University of California San Diego.... Read more
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Researchers develop new and improved model to weigh the risks and benefits of fish consumptionA new model developed by researchers could help inform guidelines and improve evidence-based advice on the risks and benefits of fish consumption, especially during pregnancy.... Read more
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FDA warns top national bakery to stop listing allergens in products when they aren't thereThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent a warning letter to one of America's biggest bakeries, asking the company to stop claiming there are allergens such as sesame or nuts in products when in fact they are not there.... Read more
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Combination of varenicline and nicotine lozenges found to increase smoking abstinenceSmokers seeking to conquer their addiction may have a new treatment option following the results from a clinical trial led by Monash University, which found a combination of varenicline and nicotine lozenges significantly improved smoking abstinence when compared with varenicline alone. The work is published in the journal JAMA Network... Read more
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Study suggests depictions of depression are often misleadingA Finnish study, appearing in the journal Psychopathology, shows that people are commonly given misleading information about depression. According to the researchers, inaccurate information makes it harder for people to understand the causes of their distress.... Read more
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Japan firm probing 76 more deaths in supplement scareJapanese health supplement maker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical said Friday it was probing 76 more deaths possibly linked to its tablets containing red yeast rice, meant to lower cholesterol.... Read more
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Poorer teen mental ability linked to as much as tripling in stroke risk before age of 50A lower level of mental ability during the teenage years may be linked to as much as a tripling in the risk of having a stroke before the age of 50, finds research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.... Read more
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As summer heat cranks up, our appetites may cool offSummer is in full swing, and some parts of the U.S. have already experienced record-high temperatures. Exposure to extreme heat—the leading cause of weather-related deaths—can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke and added strain on the heart and kidneys, exacerbating underlying conditions such as cardiovascular disease and respiratory illnesses.... Read more
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In narrow ruling, US Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in IdahoThe US Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for women experiencing medical emergencies to obtain abortions in Idaho, but the ruling's narrow scope meant it was a muted victory for reproductive rights activists.... Read more