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Olive oil may reduce risk of dementia-related death by 28 percent, study finds. Swapping margarine for olive oil also beneficial. By George Citroner For years, the Mediterranean diet has been…

New research raises concerns about possibly toxic ink ingredients. By George Citroner  That tattoo you’ve been dreaming of to express your individuality? It could come with a price. A new…

In two studies, researchers found catechins in mouthwash containing matcha green tea powder inhibit P. gingivalis bacteria that causes periodontitis. By Megan Redshaw, J.D.  New research suggests that using a…

Earphones may be convenient, but convenience doesn’t come without a cost. By Marina Zhang On Nov. 24, 2019, a new thread titled “AirPods causing tinnitus?” appeared on the Apple community…

By Jennifer Cowan  The season of creepy-crawlies has arrived in Canada, but there is one particular insect that can be especially dangerous: ticks. Ticks can carry bacterial illnesses, infections, or…

Study that detailed sudden deaths in two teenagers following COVID-19 vaccination left officials scrambling. By Zachary Stieber, Senior Reporter  Two teenagers died shortly after COVID-19 vaccination, experts reported in a…

Gardeners can buy a new seed, a genetically modified tomato the FDA barely looked at and GMO proponents hope will win Americans over to more modified foods. By Sina McCullough…

Patients received facials at a spa. By Zachary Stieber, Senior Reporter  Multiple people contracted human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) through cosmetic needles after receiving facials at an unlicensed spa in New…

The agency never informed the public about the findings made while analyzing data from its Vaccine Safety Datalink system. By Zachary Stieber, Reporter  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…

From 2000 to 2020, the incidence rate of colorectal cancer decreased by nearly half. However, among people under 50, the rate rose. By Flora Zhao  Overall, colorectal cancer incidence has…