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A new study links using agricultural pesticides such as glyphosate, atrazine, and dicamba to various cancers such as bladder, colon, lung, and pancreatic cancers.

Study links specific pesticides to increased risk of over 6 types of cancers

Environmental pesticide exposure due to industrial agriculture potentially increases cancer risk to a degree similar to smoking. In a new study, researchers correlated cancer rates in geographic regions based on pesticide usage. The study does not demonstrate causation. More research is needed to understand how environmental pesticides affect cancer risk.

Pesticides May Raise Your Risk of Cancer as Much as Smoking

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death in the US, with 28.3 million US adults currently dealing with a smoking habit. Decades of research show smoking can contribute to a host of health problems, including lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, fertility issues and more.

New Research: Cigarette Smoking Could Raise Your Risk of This Surprising Cancer by 30%

Researchers have uncovered new insights into how alcohol affects heart health, particularly in relation to irregular heartbeats and hormone replacement therapy. A study presented at the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024 in Chicago has identified a potential way to prevent alcohol-induced atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common type of irregular heart rhythm.

Alcohol’s Impact on Heart Health: New Studies Reveal Surprising Findings

Polyps in the colon and rectum (together called colorectal polyps) are common in people over age 50. They are usually noncancerous, but certain characteristics can increase the likelihood of a polyp becoming cancerous. The risk of a polyp becoming cancerous increases with size. Polyps that are 10 millimeters (mm) or...

Colon Polyp Size Chart to Gauge Risk

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Vaping may pose less of a health risk compared to smoking, but does that mean it's safe? Here's what medical experts say.

Is vaping better than smoking? Here's what experts say.

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      A new study found that four in 10 cancer cases among U.S. adults were linked to modifiable risk factors, such as smoking, excess weight, and drinking alcohol.The research also revealed that 44% of cancer-related deaths are related to controllable risk factors.Many people are unaware that factors such as drinking alcohol and not getting enough exercise are connected with cancer risk, experts said. 
A large proportion of cancer cases and deaths among adults over 30 in the United States may be connected to modifiable risk factors such...

Study: Nearly Half of All Cancer Cases in the U.S. Are Linked to Risk Factors We Can Control

Cancer is not a single disease, but many related diseases that occur within the body. There is no single cause of cancer. Cancer occurs due to a variety of factors, including some you cannot control, like genetics, and others you can control, like diet and lifestyle. Research shows some foods are associated with a higher risk of certain types of cancers.

7 Foods That May Cause Cancer (Or Increase Your Risk)

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History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Alcohol has long been associated with social gatherings, celebrations, and moments of relaxation, but its impact on heart health is often overlooked and underestimated. If you’ve ever found your heart pounding in your chest after a night of intense partying, you might have just shrugged it off as a typical hangover symptom, assuming it to be a temporary discomfort.

Alcohol has a hidden impact on heart health

A new study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) finds four in 10 cancer cases and about one-half of all cancer deaths in adults 30 years old and older in the United States (or 713,340 cancer cases and 262,120 cancer deaths in 2019) could be attributed to modifiable risk factors, including cigarette smoking, excess body weight, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, diet, and infections. Cigarette smoking was by far the leading risk factor, contributing to nearly 20% of all cancer cases and 30% of all cancer deaths. The findings are published today in the journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

New study finds 40-percent of cancer cases and almost half of all deaths in the US linked to modifiable risk factors

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

A recent study published in the journal Archives of Suicide Research has revealed that medicinal cannabis may significantly reduce suicidal ideation among patients. The study, titled “Suicidal Ideation in Medicinal Cannabis Patients: A 12-Month Prospective Study,” aimed to document the prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) among individuals seeking cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMP) and to observe changes in their mental health over a 12-month period.

Medical Marijuana Linked to Decrease in Suicidal Thoughts, Finds Study

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Most parents who smoke now avoid it indoors around their children. Nicotine absorption was around 83% lower in children exposed to secondhand vapor vs. smoke. Children absorb significantly less nicotine when they are exposed to secondhand vapor from an e-cigarette compared with secondhand smoke, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

Children absorb less secondhand nicotine through vapor vs. smoke

THC gummies offer a more discreet and convenient way to consume THC compared to smoking. Gummies provide longer-lasting effects and are easier to dose accurately. When considering the choice between THC gummies and smoking, it's important to weigh the pros and cons of each method. While smoking may offer faster onset of effects, it also comes with potential health risks associated with inhaling smoke. On the other hand, THC gummies provide a tasty and discreet option for those looking for a more controlled and gradual THC experience.

Is THC Gummies Better Than Smoking?

Denver, CO

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

The FDA has approved deuruxolitinib, an oral medication developed by Sun Pharma, as the first-line treatment for adults with moderate to severe alopecia areata. The FDA has approved deuruxolitinib as a first-line treatment for adults with moderate to severe alopecia areata (AA).1. Deuruxolitinib, developed by Sun Pharma, is an oral...

FDA Approves Deuruxolitinib for Alopecia Areata

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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Pesticide exposure as risky as smoking, study finds

People who don’t farm, but live in US agricultural communities where pesticides are used on farms, face an increased cancer risk as significant as if they...

Pesticide exposure as risky as smoking, study finds

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