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WHO to declare artificial sweetener aspartame as a possible carcinogen

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is the cancer arm of the World Health Organization (WHO), recently indicated that aspartame will likely be declared a “possible carcinogen to humans.” Image Credit: Iryna Imago / Shutterstock.com What is aspartame? After several decades of research on artificial sweeteners (ASW) to reduce obesity and diabetes …

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Taurine may help slow the aging process, new animal study shows

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Share on PinterestTaurine is a compound found in dairy products as well as some energy drinks. Kevin Day/Getty Images Taurine is a compound found in humans as well as dairy products and some energy drinks. In a study, researchers say taurine was effective as an anti-aging agent that promoted longevity in mice. Experts say the …

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Opinions | Today’s Opinions: Healthy eating, Memorial Day, Paris Olympics

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Comment on this storyComments You’re reading the Today’s Opinions newsletter. Sign up to get it in your inbox. An apple a day keeps the discord away Several years ago, when Gwyneth Paltrow tried to show how people on low incomes can still eat healthily, she was roasted online for posting a $29 grocery haul that …

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BC ministry overrules parents, orders surgery for boy’s rare condition

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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News LocalHealth Health Surgery went ahead over their objections because doctors had applied to the Ministry of Children and Family Development for an interim custody order Published May 13, 2023 • Last updated 1 week ago • 4 minute read Davis and Riina Lim with their three daughters. The couple …

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3 foods from the Japanese diet may reduce risk

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Share on PinterestSeafood is one of the cornerstones of the Japanese diet. Bisual Studio/Stocksy A Japanese diet helps slow the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in people who have the condition, according to a new study. The study found that soy foods, seafood, and seaweed were most strongly associated with slowing the progression of …

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Award-winning idea aims to produce healthy sugar substitute for diabetics

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A start-up company is working to get a sugar substitute to market, which if approved, they say will provide a healthier alternative particularly for diabetics. And it’s made from unused production byproducts. Biofect Innovations won the Agri-Tech Pitch Competition in Guelph this year. The company has found a way to turn things like lactose, starch …

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The Catholic school board is hosting mental health talks for parents

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The goal of the Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board is for Trish Tessier’s talk to provide new insights and strategies for parents as they continue to navigate building healthy and connected relationships with their children The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board (NPSC) is hosting an event on Monday, April 17 from 6 to …

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Should You Be Concerned About Arsenic in Rice?

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Arsenic-based pesticides have been used in agricultural practices for many years, and, accordingly, soils and groundwater in the US are contaminated with varying levels of arsenic. Because arsenic exists in soil and water, it finds its way into our food supply. And nearly all foods contain some level of arsenic. What Foods Have the Most …

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You should know the benefits of watermelon seeds

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When we think of watermelon, it’s just the pink portion of the summer fruit that comes to our minds. In fact, when we cut it open, we immediately keep the seeds aside to dump them in a dustbin. It’s a habit that you should give up because watermelon seeds have several health benefits. Like sunflower …

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Their fetus had a fatal condition, but they couldn’t leave Texas for an abortion : Shots

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Samantha Casiano and Luis Villasana and had a baby last week who died shortly after birth. The fatal condition was diagnosed at 20 weeks of pregnancy. When Casiano asked her OB-GYN what her options were, she was told, “You don’t have any options. You have to go on with your pregnancy.” Kelsey Durell hide caption …

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