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High levels of free testosterone and IGF-I growth hormone in the blood raise prostate cancer risk (2019-11-15)
Men with higher levels of free testosterone and a growth hormone in their blood are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to research...
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The superbug Clostridioides difficile is putting up a winning fight against hospital-grade disinfectants
The superbug Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is putting up a winning fight against hospital-grade disinfectants meant to kill it, according to results of a...
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Researchers find lead in turmeric from Bangladesh (2019-11-05)
Some spice processors in Bangladesh use an industrial lead chromate pigment to imbue turmeric with a bright yellow color prized for curries and other traditional...
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Gut microbes can reduce inflammation-causing carbohydrate in red meat
An enzyme that releases an inflammation-causing carbohydrate called N-glycolylneuraminic acid (Neu5Gc) from meat has been identified in gut bacteria: preventing...
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Vape waste as E-Cigarettes, tobacco and cannabis products are littering high schools
Vaping waste is a problem that has become progressively worse over the last six months: the amount of vape waste found on beaches, in parks and in other public...
