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Giving birth increases, then curbs, breast cancer risk: study

Having a baby temporarily increases the risk of breast cancer by about 80 percent compared to the risk in women who have never given birth, researchers behind a new study have concluded. But the 80 percent-higher breast cancer risk is not as scary as it first sounds because “fortunately, breast cancer is uncommon in young… Read More: Giving birth increases, then curbs, breast cancer risk: study »

These are the most sleep deprived jobs, according to new study

We all know those who constantly complain about their jobs and how little sleep they get because of their job. And then there are those who have about 50 cups of tea and coffee just to make it through their working day. Well, a new study has revealed the professions that caused the most amount… Read More: These are the most sleep deprived jobs, according to new… »

Federal judge in Texas strikes down Obamacare as unconstitutional

The HealthCare.gov 2019 web site home page as seen in Oct. 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) A federal judge in Texas has issued a ruling declaring that Obamacare is unconstitutional, creating an not only uncertainty about health care coverage for millions of Americans, but also a likely battle in the U.S. Supreme Court. Friday’s decision… Read More: Federal judge in Texas strikes down Obamacare as unconstitutional »

Mediterranean diet reduces cardiovascular risk by a quarter

A recent study has put the Mediterranean diet to the test once more, attempting to unpick the molecular mechanisms that produce its benefits. More good news for advocates of the Mediterranean diet. Inspired by the traditional eating patterns of people from Greece, Italy, and Spain, the Mediterranean diet can seemingly do no wrong. In a… Read More: Mediterranean diet reduces cardiovascular risk by a quarter »