Category: Medicine
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Fat or Flat: Can Working Out Help Decrease the Risk of Dementia?
Welcome back to another adventure along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! Today, we will look at an intriguing discovery research made that provides a clear connection between working out and decreasing the risk of dementia and Parkinson’s. Researchers have found that higher levels of visceral fat, particularly around the abdomen and arms, may be associated…
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Cotton and Copper: Scientists Discover Heavy Metals in Tampons
Welcome back to another adventure along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! Today, we will look at an intriguing discovery research made towards a common menstrual used by millions of women around the word: tampons. Researchers found that tampons contained the presence of nearly 16 heavy metals, such as mercury and lead, within their composition. Although…
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Snacks of Death: Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 10% Higher Death Risk
Welcome back to another adventure along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! Today, we will explore an alarming discovery researchers made about your favorite snack, fast food joint, or cheat meal: It may increase your chance of death by 10%! Your go-to snacks, cheat meals, and your favorite mass-produced candies are all examples of ultra-processed foods(UPFs), industrially…
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