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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Georgia City Pledges To Test Air for Toxic Gas

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The city of Smyrna, GA has pledged to do independent air testing for a cancer-causing chemical released by a medical sterilizing plant there , which would make it one of just a handful of communities nationwide to have its air tested for ethylene oxide.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20190731/georgia-city-pledges-to-test-air-for-toxic-gas?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Mild Head Injury Can Impair Your Sense of Smell

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It's been known that such problems could occur after a major concussion. But this study found it's also true for minor concussions caused by accidents such as falling off a bike with a helmet on



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20190731/mild-head-injury-can-impair-your-sense-of-smell?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Vitamin A Linked to Lower Odds of Common Skin Cancer

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The study of around 125,000 Americans found that people with the highest intake of vitamin A lowered their risk of squamous cell skin cancer by around 15%



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/news/20190731/vitamin-a-tied-to-lower-odds-of-common-skin-cancer?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Researchers Weigh Benefits, Risks of PPIs

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PPIs, or proton pump inhibitors, are among the most common prescription drugs and are used to treat acid reflux, heartburn, indigestion, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and stomach ulcers.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/news/20190731/researchers-weigh-benefits-risks-of-ppis?src=RSS_PUBLIC

More and More Seniors Are Binge Drinking

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Among seniors, binges are most common in men and those who use cannabis, researchers found. Experts said the trend is troubling, because older people should actually be cutting back on alcohol.



from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20190731/more-and-more-seniors-are-binge-drinking?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Older Parents May Have Better Behaved Kids

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The study found that kids with at least one older parent were less likely to be defiant rule-breakers or physically aggressive.


from WebMD Health https://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20190731/older-parents-may-have-better-behaved-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC

False missile alert may have 'benefited' people with anxiety A surprising new study finds that the false alarm of a missile strike issued a year ago in Hawaii benefited people with high day-to-day anxiety. July 30, 2019 at 03:30PM

A surprising new study finds that the false alarm of a missile strike issued a year ago in Hawaii benefited people with high day-to-day anxiety.

from Public Health News From Medical News Today, July 30, 2019 at 03:30PM