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Harmful chemicals lurk in extensions and braiding hair marketed to Black women, study finds - NBC News
The same chemicals found in pipes, pesticides and floor tiles are also present in some synthetic and human hair extensions, a study published in the journal Environment & Health found.
Lifetime Lead Exposure Triples Alzheimer’s Risk - Neuroscience News
New research shows that lead stored in your bones for decades could triple your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for - AP News
The death of “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults. While overall colorectal cancer rates have inched down in recent years, rates for those under 50 have risen. It is now the top cancer kil…
Why a walk around the block could literally save your life - vox.com
New research suggests that as little as 5 minutes of brisk walking or 30 minutes of being less sedentary can have big health benefits.
Twin Cities experiencing surge of sexually-transmitted ringworm cases - Bring Me The News
Cases of sexually-transmitted ringworm are surging across the state of Minnesota, according to public health officials. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirms there are currently 13 confirmed cases of TMVII and 27 suspected cases, all within the Tw…
A Sexually Transmitted Fungus Is Making Itself Cozy in the US - Gizmodo
More than 30 cases of TMVII have been documented in the Twin Cities metro area since last July.