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- Medical News Today: What to know about ferritin and hair growth 18 November, 2019Ferritin is a protein found throughout the body that stores iron. Low ferritin levels, and low iron levels, could affect hair growth and hair health. Read this article to learn more about ferritin and how it can affect the hair.
- Medical News Today: Why you should wash fruits and vegetables 18 November, 2019People should always wash fruits and vegetables before eating or cooking them. Washing them reduces the risk of consuming harmful bacteria. Learn more here.
- Medical News Today: What to know about nut allergies 18 November, 2019Tree nut allergies are common, and they include reactions to almonds, cashews, and walnuts. An allergy to peanuts is not technically a nut allergy. Learn more about nut allergies here.
- Medical News Today: What can cause a headache and a nosebleed? 18 November, 2019Headaches and nosebleeds are common and not usually a cause for concern. When they occur together, however, people may be worried that they are linked. Learn about their causes and when to see a doctor here.
- Medical News Today: The rise of superbugs: Facing the antibiotic resistance crisis 18 November, 2019Policymakers have warned that we face an antibiotic resistance crisis. Why is this, what are researchers doing to address it, and what can we do right now?
- Medical News Today: New injection halts peanut allergy for at least 2 weeks 18 November, 2019One antibody injection allowed 11 of 15 adults with severe peanut allergy to eat a small amount of nut protein 15 days later with no allergic reaction.
- Medical News Today: Plant-based diet may prevent cognitive decline 18 November, 2019New research highlights the importance of a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, and whole grains for preventing cognitive decline later in life.
- Medical News Today: Common fire retardant makes prairie voles anxious, less social 18 November, 2019New research examines the gender-specific effects of a common flame retardant mixture on the social and affective behavior of prairie voles.
- Medical News Today: 9 in 10 people who think they are allergic to penicillin may not be 18 November, 2019Three new studies shed fresh light on penicillin allergy, pointing out that many people who have been allergic in their childhood may no longer be so.
- Medical News Today: Exercise after the age of 60 may prevent heart disease, stroke 17 November, 2019A new study from South Korea finds that increased activity can reduce the risks of heart attack and stroke among people over the age of 60.
- Medical News Today: Depression: 35 extra minutes of exercise daily slashes risk 17 November, 2019New research finds that both high and low intensity physical activity can help offset a genetic predisposition to developing depression.
- Medical News Today: The link between insomnia and cardiovascular disease 16 November, 2019Insomnia symptoms make a person more likely to develop stroke, heart attack, and similar diseases, finds an extensive Chinese study.
- Medical News Today: Neither vitamin D nor omega-3 supplements can prevent inflammation 16 November, 2019When it comes to lowering inflammation, a new study has found that neither omega-3 nor vitamin D supplements are as beneficial as researchers once thought.
- Medical News Today: How to treat hip osteoarthritis 16 November, 2019Hip osteoarthritis can be a painful and debilitating condition. This article explains the various treatment options for hip osteoarthritis.
- Medical News Today: Can you poop and still be constipated? 16 November, 2019Constipation refers to changes in the frequency and consistency of bowel movements. Here, learn more about passing stool while constipated, as well as treatments and risks, and when to see a doctor.