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Best & Worst Cities for Air Pollution in the United States

Air pollution has a tremendous impact on health. Modern research is quickly elaborating on the specifics of how ozone, carbon monoxide, carbon monoxide, ozone, and other particulate matter negatively impact health. The…

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Study: Children’s Immunity Jeopardized by Common Air Pollutants

Researchers find evidence that early childhood exposure to common air pollutants has long-lasting negative impact on immune system and cardiovascular health. These effects were noted by observing changes in immune cell activity,…

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Link Between Inflammation & Mental ‘Sluggishness’ Found by New Research

Researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Amsterdam have discovered an interesting link between inflammation and mental ‘sluggishness.’ This symptom of cognitive impairment is often reported by those suffering…

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Researchers Engineer Insulin-Producing Cells Activated by Light for Diabetes Treatment

Researchers from Tuft University have created synthetic cells that produce insulin with exposure to light. These cells were successfully transplanted into diabetic mice and were able to produce 2-3 times the normal…

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Legal Status of CBD Oil

CBD Oil products contain cannabidiol which is extracted from the Cannabis sativa plant. CBD oil products are legally produced from cannabis plants containing 0.3% THC by dry weight, though the FDA’s stance…