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Smoking in US holds steady, as decline stalls
The percentage of American adults who smoke cigarettes has held in a range of 20 to 21 percent since 2005, as the decline in smoking has stalled, according to government figures released Tuesday. Read more »
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Daniel says ...
Why can't you so called news teams ever deliver a complete report? My own experience suggests that long-term use of antihistamines interferes with thyroid function/hormones, which in turn, impairs the liver's ability to process/burn fat.
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Non-stick cookware may boost cholesterol: study
Exposure to chemicals used to make non-stick cookware and which are found in microwave popcorn may raise blood cholesterol levels in children, a study says. Read more »
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Colonoscopy repeats greater with non-specialists
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older adults who have a colonoscopy performed by a family doctor, internist or general surgeon are somewhat more likely to need another one within a year compared with those who have the procedure done by a gastroenterologist, a new report finds. Read more »
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Soy may ease sleep problems in older women
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The estrogen-like compounds found in soy could help postmenopausal women get a better night's sleep, according to a small study. Read more »