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Study Links Drinking from Plastic Bottles to Increased Blood Pressure
Study links bottled water to high BP (Image: FreePik)
SummaryA recent study in Austria has discovered a connection between drinking from plastic bottles and increased blood pressure, attributed to microplastics entering the bloodstream. Researchers found that participants who avoided fluids stored in plastic bottles experienced a notable decrease in blood pressure, suggesting that reducing plastic use could lower cardiovascular risks.
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Thailand Confirms First Anthrax Death In 30 Years Raises Alarm Over Potential Spread
SummaryThailand has confirmed its first anthrax death since 1994, prompting a health alert as over 600 people are monitored for exposure after consuming or handling raw, potentially contaminated beef.
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CDC Reports 216 Child Deaths From Flu This Season, The Worst Since Swine Flu Outbreak
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SummaryThe 2023-2024 U.S. flu season has claimed 216 children's lives—its deadliest toll since the 2009 H1N1 pandemic—with flu vaccination rates for children dropping to 49%.
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Many Vegans Miss Out On Key Amino Acids Despite Getting Enough Protein, Study Reveals
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SummaryConducted by a team of nutritionists from Massey University in New Zealand, the research analysed the diets of 193 vegans using four-day food diaries.
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