Month: September 2017
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There’s hope for cancer patients. A jet lag drug could ease chemotherapy-induced pain
A drug used to ease the effects of jet lag may also prevent the painful side effects of cancer medications,…
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Dear parents, watch out for these 9 signs that indicate your kid needs an eye test
With the proliferation of screens in our lives – phone screen, tablets, Kindles, computers – television isn’t the only source…
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Island Jar hosts talk on transitioning to a vegan diet
LITTLE CURRENT—A small gathering of folks came together on a recent Sunday afternoon at the Island Jar in Little Current…
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Top health news of the week: 5 study results that help you fight asthma, breathe easy
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs. Symptoms include coughing, shortness of…
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To shed kilos, have salads and more, experts tell us why
We all crave a fit body. And that goal is so deeply ingrained in our minds that we start practising…
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Want to avoid risk of bowel cancer? Cut processed red meat, alcohol from your diet
Are you a meat lover? We have some important news for you. According to a new study, a group of…
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Women ‘more likely to lose interest in sex than men’
Women are more than twice as likely as men to lack interest in sex when living with a partner, a…
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Plan not to give HPV vaccine to boys causes concern
A decision not to vaccinate boys against a cancer-causing sexually transmitted infection has attracted fierce criticism. Reported cases of human…
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Every childhood vaccine may go into a single jab
A technology that could eventually see every childhood vaccine delivered in a single injection has been developed by US researchers.…
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Are Bananas Good for Gaining Weight or Losing Weight?
Whether or not you like them, bananas are great. They are full of nutrients like fiber, potassium, good carbohydrates, Vitamin C and…
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