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Obesity in adolescence may increase girls' MS risk
A woman's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) during her lifetime is doubled if she was obese at age 18, new research shows. Read more »
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What's Being Talked About
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Sophia says ...
Electric cattle prods are the answer. Faster faster!!!
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nyscof says ...
Not only is there trace amounts of lead in fluoride chemicals added to water supplies, but several studies link water fluoridation to children's higher blood lead levels when lead is already in the environment. Masters & Coplan who published on this issue theorize that the fluoride chemicals most used for fluoridation - silicofluorides - enhance the uptake of lead already in the environment.
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Anonymous 2 says ...
Don't ALL people have a risk of death no matter what age??
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says ...
Don't all elderly people have a risk of death? What a stupid study.
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Your not selfish?! says ...
Wow what a selfish p.o.s! I was a smoker! I stopped smoking when I became pregnant. It isn't easy. It's called WILL POWER! You obviously have no self control whatsoever! Your daughter might be an honor student...an honor student with black lungs.
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Smoking and Lead Linked to ADHD
Here's another reason to quit smoking. A new government study shows early exposure to tobacco & lead can increase a child's risk for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Researchers say children who were exposed to tobacco in the womb and to lead during childhood are 8 times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD..
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The Great American Smokeout
Want to create more birthdays? The American Cancer Society says all it takes is a plan to kick the habit, and today is a good day to start it. It's the 34th Great American Smokeout.
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