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Does lifetime exposure to estrogen affect risk of stroke?

Does lifetime exposure to estrogen affect risk of stroke?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study publishe

Does lifetime exposure to estrogen affect risk of stroke?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with a higher cumulative estrogen exposure throughout their life may have a lower risk of stroke, according to a new study publishe
E-cigarettes found to help more tobacco smokers quit than traditional nicotine replacement

E-cigarettes found to help more tobacco smokers quit than traditional nicotine replacement

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicotine e-cigarettes are more effective in helping people quit smoking than conventional nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT)

E-cigarettes found to help more tobacco smokers quit than traditional nicotine replacement

by University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicotine e-cigarettes are more effective in helping people quit smoking than conventional nicotine-replacement therapy (NRT)
Pop a Sleeping Pill, and Your Brain Ends Up with Extra “Trash”

Pop a Sleeping Pill, and Your Brain Ends Up with Extra “Trash”

In a recent study published in Cell, researchers investigated how the brain cleans itself during natural sleep—and found that zolpidem seems to interfere with this process.

Pop a Sleeping Pill, and Your Brain Ends Up with Extra “Trash”

In a recent study published in Cell, researchers investigated how the brain cleans itself during natural sleep—and found that zolpidem seems to interfere with this process.
Here's what happens to your body during plane turbulence: How to reduce the discomfort it causes

Here's what happens to your body during plane turbulence: How to reduce the discomfort it causes

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis week has seen another barrage ofunsettled weathersweep across the UK, with many flights delayed or cancelled. Som

Here's what happens to your body during plane turbulence: How to reduce the discomfort it causes

by Adam Taylor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis week has seen another barrage ofunsettled weathersweep across the UK, with many flights delayed or cancelled. Som
Disorders, diseases associated with childlessness identified

Disorders, diseases associated with childlessness identified

by Elana GotkineMental-behavioral disorders, congenital anomalies, and endocrine-nutritional-metabolic disorders are most strongly associated with childlessness, according to a study published online

Disorders, diseases associated with childlessness identified

by Elana GotkineMental-behavioral disorders, congenital anomalies, and endocrine-nutritional-metabolic disorders are most strongly associated with childlessness, according to a study published online
Drinking olive oil: A health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?

Drinking olive oil: A health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?

by Hazel Flight,The ConversationCredit: Lynn Greyling/public domainIn the ever-changing world of wellness trends and celebrity endorsed health fads there is a new trend on the scene: daily olive

Drinking olive oil: A health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?

by Hazel Flight,The ConversationCredit: Lynn Greyling/public domainIn the ever-changing world of wellness trends and celebrity endorsed health fads there is a new trend on the scene: daily olive
Can honey help with coughs?

Can honey help with coughs?

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainCoughs due to respiratory infections such as colds are common this time of year. An effective treatment for a disruptive cough might be

Can honey help with coughs?

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainCoughs due to respiratory infections such as colds are common this time of year. An effective treatment for a disruptive cough might be