The Bay State’s two U.S. senators have joined in a bipartisan effort on behalf of cranberry growers. The Boston Globe…
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Common Breast Cancer Drug May Protect Against Lung Cancer
The drug most commonly prescribed for treating breast cancer recurrence, Tamoxifen, has also shown to reduce the risk of death…
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Study finds little evidence supporting medical marijuana for treatment of depression
A new study finds little to no evidence that marijuana is an effective treatment for anxiety, migraines, depression and post-traumatic…
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NEW YORK – People living near a steel factory or another source of high manganese emissions are at higher risk…
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Coffee, Alcohol, Sex and Smog Can All Trigger Heart Attacks
A new study that examined possible environmental triggers for heart attacks has concluded that coffee, alcohol, sex and smog are…
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Prolonged Sitting May Increase Risk of Certain Cancers
More than 173,000 cancer cases diagnosed each year may be due to physical inactivity and prolonged periods of sitting, USA…
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Doing CPR too fast can mean chest compressions aren’t deep enough to get blood flowing to the heart and brain,…
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The brain is incredibly complex. It consists of approximately 100 billion nerve cells and controls just about everything we do.…
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5 cholesterol-fighting foods
Build these into your diet and watch your “bad” cholesterol crumble. Lean Beef Yes, it’s true: Even beef can give…
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How Far Does Your Sneeze Really Travel?
Ever wondered how far your sneeze goes? Or if you can stop germs from spreading by cupping your mouth with…
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