54 h. ago ‘California sober’: marijuana may help you drink less, study finds

Brown University researchers run joint-and-drink study to find alcohol consumption falls after smoking cannabisIt turns out that going “California sober” may actually help you stay away from alcohol, according to new research published in the the American Journal of Psychiatry.A team of Brown University researchers conducted a study in which participants were given marijuana joints to smoke and then sent out to a controlled “bar lab”, in which they then were given the choice to have up to eight mini alcoholic beverages. The experiment was conducted three separate times: once with 7.2% THC cannabis, once with 3.1% THC cannabis, and once with 0.03% THC cannabis, which was considered a placebo. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Leading risk factor for cancer revealed – and it’s not smoking, alcohol or the sun

The factor most associated with cancer is unavoidable, and a condition that we will all experience

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66 h. ago NHS lists four groups most at risk of cancer 'one in eight men will get'

It's often referred to as a 'silent killer' because symptoms don't develop until it has spread

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3 d. ago More than 100 medications found to disrupt gut health and raise the risk of colon cancer

Over 140 medications disrupt the gut microbiome by forcing bacteria into intense nutrient competition, creating an imbalance that can lead to cancer-promoting inflammation.

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4 d. ago Reducing exposure to arsenic in household essential slashes cancer and heart disease death by 50%

Lowering arsenic exposure is directly linked to lower risk of death from chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer, according to a long-term study

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4 d. ago Are YOU at risk from odourless gas that creeps into your home and gives you lung cancer? Some areas of the UK are more at risk

Unless buildings are specifically tested for this gas, it can go undetected because it is odourless. Yet only 7 per cent of households in higher-risk areas have ever tested their homes for it.

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8 d. ago Ultra processed foods dramatically raise risk of abnormal growths in the bowel linked to cancer

Women under 50 who regularly eat ultra-processed foods are significantly more likely to develop bowel polyps which have been linked to cancer , concerning new research suggested today.

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8 d. ago The common ingredient that could support heart health or reduce cancer risk

Garlic has earned a reputation as a natural remedy with a surprising range of potential health benefits

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9 d. ago Common chemical used in dry cleaning may triple the risk of liver damage

Chemicals commonly used in dry cleaning may triple the risk of liver damage, increasing the risk of cancer and ultimately liver failure, a new study has suggested.

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9 d. ago Daily drink could reduce risk of deadly cancer killing 17,000 Brits annually

A doctor has shared a simple way to reduce your risk of bowel cancer

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1 week ago Men facing ‘1 in 8’ risk of cancer with no UK screening programme

Men over the age of 50 have been urged to get a free blood test

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1 week ago Only two foods are major cancer risk — sugar is not one of them

Nichole Andrews, a registered dietitian nutritionist, says two things we consume are a bigger risk than all others

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1 week ago Experts name bathroom habit that could increase your risk of cancer

Common bathroom cleaning products have been flagged as a cause for concern

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1 week ago Warning over bathroom habit that could 'increase your risk of cancer by a third'

Experts have warned that a common bathroom habit could be doing more harm than good

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1 week ago The nut secret: 14 easy, delicious ways to eat more of these life

A handful of nuts a day can help manage obesity and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some kinds of cancer. Yet most of us don’t get enough. Here’s a no-fuss guide to getting your 30g a dayHow often do you eat nuts? The planetary health diet, introduced in 2019 and updated last month, recommends that everyone eat a portion every day (unless you have an allergy). Alongside eating more fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, and fewer animal products and sugary foods, this could help prevent 40,000 early deaths a day across the world, as well as slash food-related greenhouse gas emissions.Yet according to Prof Sarah Berry, the chief scientist at Zoe, many don’t eat any nuts at all. In the UK, the average consumption is 6g a day. Romanian researchers found higher levels of nut consumption in Canada, some African countries and some regions of Europe and the Middle East, and lower levels in South America. But overall, they said: “Consumers may not have ...

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1 week ago South London beauty store fined 30k for selling dangerous skin products that 'increase cancer risk'

South London beauty store fined 30k for selling dangerous skin products that 'increase cancer risk'  MyLondon

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1 week ago Why Davina McCall had twice the risk of breast cancer as some other women

Davina revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has undergone surgery

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2 w. ago God ‘Stress’ America: 76% are worried sick over state of the union as 2/3 of young adults look to flee, study reveals

Stress and anxiety over the future of the country are rife, with political divide and loneliness taking a toll on Americans, according to the research

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2 w. ago Revealed: The dog breeds at the highest risk of aggressive canine cancer

Vets from the Royal Veterinary College analysed the records of more than one million dogs, and found that the risk of haemangiosarcoma is 'strongly influenced' by breed.

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2 w. ago Major cancer breakthrough for women if they take this one pill

Scientists have discovered that the form of morning after pill ulipristal acetate could prevent at-risk women getting breast cancer

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