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Nov 2019
ANAL CANCER IS ON THE RISE, ESPECIALLY AMONG CERTAIN WHITE WOMEN AND YOUNG BLACK MEN. OVER 15 YEARS, INCIDENCE INCREASED 2.7% ANNUALLY AND MORTALITY RATES INCREASED 3.1% PER YEAR. Anal cancer incidence and deaths are on the rise, especially among millennial black men and certain white women, according to new research. The study, published Tuesday in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, looked at trends in squamous cell carcinoma of the anus (SCCA) — the most common type of anal cancer — between 2001 and 2016. It found that during that stretch,......
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SCIENTISTS EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR BODY WHEN YOU TAKE ALOE VERA EVERY DAY
Culled from: Power of Positivity Since ancient times, aloe vera has been used for a wide variety of medicinal purposes. The Native Americans refered to it as if it is made of magic, calling...
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TAKING SIESTA CAN KEEP HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE OFF YOU
src=”https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js”> Recent research findings have shown clearly that a short sleep taken during the day can be reinvigorating as well as putting you in a good frame of mind. A new study has discovered...
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7 VITAMINS YOU MAY BE LACKING IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE SLEEPING
By ESTHER BELL Vitamin deficiencies are often associated with a host of health problems, but the link between vitamin deficiency and poor sleep is usually overlooked. Studies have started to show relationships between certain vitamins and quality...
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STUDIES LINK MARIJUANA USE TO PSYCHOTIC EPISODES
A new European study has linked marijuana use to psychotic episodes. The research showed evidence that heavy weed users especially those who use more potent strains are more likely to develop psychosis later in...
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COLD SOFT DRINK AFTER EXERCISE COULD DAMAGE KIDNEYS
Downing a cool soft drink after a hot workout can feel refreshing. However, according to the latest research, it may cause further dehydration and interfere with kidney function. Caffeinated soft drinks that are high...
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DEALING WITH OBESITY AMONG WOMEN
Overweight and obesity are now recognised worldwide as increasing public health problems. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) worldwide, at least 2.8 million people die each year as a result of being overweight...
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NDLEA RAISES ALARM OVER DISCOVERY OF 796 NEW SUBSTANCES
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA alerted governments and world leaders on the increasing rate of new substances, revealing that 796 of them had been discovered, apart from the conventional cocaine, heroin and...
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WHAT CAUSES ITCHING IN YOUR GENITALS?
The human body is made up of several folds and it is natural that bacteria and fungi dwell in our body parts. This creates natural balance, which can also be altered if there is...
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FIVE THINGS MEN CAN DO FOR GOOD HEALTH
Have regular check-ups: Even if you feel healthy, regular health checks (such as blood pressure, blood sugar levels, prostate checks) are essential to catch any problems early and stay in good health. Your mental...
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