Articles By John Ericson
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Smoke Out Cervical Cancer Cells With Heat Test
Thanks to thermography, cervical cancer screening protocols could soon become much more effective. -
Packaging As Important As Preference When It Comes To Picking Snacks
When it comes to shopping, packaging and branding is often just as important as consumer preference. -
BPA Exposure In Utero May Triple Risk Of Cancer
Exposure to BPA from plastic bottles and containers during early development may triple the risk of prostate cancer later in life. -
Frankenstein Weed To Quell Osteoarthritis Pain
An artificial cannabis molecule could help protect against osteoarthritis and inflammatory pain. -
Parks And Greenery May Improve Mental Health In City-Dwellers
Parks and urban greenery can provide "long-lasting improvements in mental health" for nearby residents, a study finds. -
U.S. Lifespan Surges, 'Healthspan' Not So Much
The average U.S. lifespan has increased consistently over the past 50 years, federal health officials reported on Monday. -
Use Of Electronics After Concussion May Double Recovery Time
Mental exertion following a concussion, such as extensive computer use, may double the recovery time for kids and young adults. -
Quit Smoking, Save Your Eyes
For heavy smokers, kicking the habit may cut the risk of developing cataracts in half. -
Fixing A Single Gene May Reverse Adult-Onset Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes may be the result of a mutation in the beta cell gene MADD. -
3-Year-Old Dies After Routine Dental Procedure
Finley Boyle died three weeks after she suffered massive brain damage during a root canal procedure at a Hawaii dental practice. -
This Chinese Plant Actually Helps Against Chronic Pain
Corydalis, a staple of traditional Chinese medicine, harbors a substance that combats chronic pain. -
Smoking Marijuana Without Getting High
Pregnenolone is a naturally occurring substance that moderates the psychoactive effect of THC, the main active component of marijuana.
