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12/16/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Smoke damages the liver and brain; even THIRDHAND

Smoking and secondhand smoke exposure are known to be hazardous, but thirdhand smoke exposure, a relatively new term, may be just as dangerous. A study finds that thirdhand smoke can damage the liver and brain. A group of scientists from the University of California, Riverside studied the health effects of thirdhand smoke on mice. For […]

05/06/2017 / By Russel Davis

Sugar junkie? Study suggests excessive sugar intake is similar to drug addiction

Excess sugar consumption should be considered a form of addiction, an animal study revealed. A team of researchers at the Queensland University of Technology found that excessive, long-term sugar consumption may trigger eating disorders and may lead to adverse effects on the behavior. According to the team, high sugar intake led to increased levels of dopamine, a […]

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