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Can you make your hair grow faster?
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Can you make your hair grow faster?

Several factors play a role in how fast hair grows, some of which a person cannot change. However, there are some steps a person can take to slow down hair loss and improve the appearance of their hair. This article looks at some ways in which a person can boost their hair growth, from improving...

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Researchers identify head impact rates in four major high school sports

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia, March 17, 2021 – As high school athletes return to practice and games for a variety of sports, the threat of concussions remains. A new study from researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) used head impact sensors in four different sports and studied male and female athletes to determine...

What is seitan? The vegan protein alternative going viral online
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What is seitan? The vegan protein alternative going viral online

by Kerith Duncanson,  The Conversation Credit: Shutterstock The trend toward vegetarian and vegan diets means more people are looking for meat-free protein alternatives. Enter seitan (pronounced say-tan), the latest food trend that’s going viral online. Seitan can be made by washing the starch off flour so what you are left with is mainly gluten. Wheat gluten has been...

Should you take fish oil for cholesterol?
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Should you take fish oil for cholesterol?

There is no evidence that fish oil is good for lowering high cholesterol levels. In fact, some studies show that fish oil can elevate low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol. This finding comes from a review in Pharmacy and Therapeutics. The relationship between diet, cholesterol, and disease is complex. While fish oil may benefit heart health for some...

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Consumption of added sugar doubles fat production

UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH Sugar is added to many common foodstuffs, and people in Switzerland consume more than 100 grams of it every day. The high calorie content of sugar causes excessive weight and obesity, and the associated diseases. But does too much sugar have any other harmful effects if consumed regularly? And if so, which...

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Calls to poison centers about high-powered magnets increased by 444% after ban lifted

NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – High-powered magnets are small, shiny magnets made from powerful rare earth metals. Since they started showing up in children’s toys in the early 2000s and then later in desk sets in 2009, high-powered magnets have caused thousands of injuries and are considered to be among the most dangerous ingestion...

Eating for a healthy colon
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Eating for a healthy colon

by Joshua Melson, Md,  Rush University Medical Center Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Just as diet can have a positive or negative impact on heart, brain and bone health, your colon’s overall health can be affected by what you eat. The colon is a crucial part of the digestive system, and many different conditions can cause it...

National poll: Pandemic has negatively impacted teens’ mental health
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National poll: Pandemic has negatively impacted teens’ mental health

by  University of Michigan Parents of teen girls were more likely to say their child had a new onset or worsening of depressive symptoms and anxiety than parents of teen boys. Credit: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health at Michigan Medicine. For teens, pandemic restrictions may have meant months of virtual school, less...

Dry eye disease negatively affects physical and mental health as well as vision
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Dry eye disease negatively affects physical and mental health as well as vision

Patients suffering from dry eye disease symptoms have a lower quality of life compared to those without symptoms, a new study reports. The findings showed that patients with the condition reported negative effects on visual function, their ability to carry out daily activities and their work productivity. Dry eye disease is a common condition and...