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Widely used e-cigarette flavoring impairs lung function
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The food we eat could affect our genes
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Microplastics detected in humans for the first time
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Just one energy drink may hurt blood vessel function
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Health Concerns as Japan Plans to Dump a Million Tons of Radioactive Fukushima Water Into Ocean
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THC amounts identical in most cannabis strains
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Dental research shows that smoking weakens immune systems
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Typical mutations in children of radar soldiers
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Plastic contamination in bottled water
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Range of electrical frequencies that help heal chronic wounds tested by researchers
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Scientific guidelines for using cannabis to treat stress, anxiety and depression
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Direct Evidence Of Exposure Of Pregnant Women To Herbicide Ingredient
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