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Tag: health
Better diets could save billions in U.S. health care costs
Eating well is good for you and the national budget.
Leaf blowers are not only annoying but also bad for you (and the environment)
It comes down to the inefficient engines they use.
Electronic cigarettes aren’t good for you — in some respects, they’re worse than traditional cigarettes
They might be viewed as a healthier alternative, but they're not.
Running, even just a little, can reduce your risk of death
Any amount of running is linked to a significantly lower risk of death from any cause, the paper found.
Immune system could be altered for years after a wildfire
Tiny particles penetrate into the lungs and the bloodstream
The healthiest food may also be the most sustainable one
A wider use of healthier diets could reduce the environmental impacts of agriculture
New flame retardants are as toxic as the ones they intended to replace
They can lead to serious health harms in kids and adults
Air pollution can increase violent crime rates, study finds
Particle matter and other noxious fumes might make people more aggressive.
Black carbon pollution can reach the placenta, new study shows
Yet another problem associated with pollution.
Drinking tea may improve your brain health, study shows
People aged 60 or older who regularly drink tea had brain regions that were interconnected in a more efficient way.
Eat more plant protein for a longer and healthier life, new study concludes
In recent times, the human diet has changed substantially. We have access to an unprecedented variety of foods, yet meat ...
Binge drinking ranks high among older adults, research shows
It's twice more common than previous CDC estimates.
New app could bring cognitive therapy to your pocket
"It's kind of like cognitive therapy in your pocket -- but a little different and a lot faster," the authors ...
Philadelphia’s sugary drink tax worked: one year later, consumption dropped by 38%
Moral of the story: people really don't like taxes.
New ‘brain training’ game could help you wean off of excess added sugar
Sweet, sweet research.
Go to the park, it’s good for you — and makes you happier
If nothing else, it's free entertainment!
Unvaccinated French child brings measles back to Costa Rica
Antivaxx trends and complacency are bringing back a disease from the brink of eradication.
Two or more diet sodas a day may increase risk of stroke
More and more evidence suggests that zero-calorie drinks may be just as bad as sugary ones.
We can eradicate malaria — but we need to use new tricks
Improvise, adapt, eliminate.
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