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Cannabis said to double risk of psychotic illness

The strongest evidence of the link between cannabis and serious mental illness is disclosed today in a study showing the drug is responsible for one in seven psychotic disorder cases in young adults.
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Dry, Itchy Skin? It May Mean a Sensitivity to Gluten

People Who have dry, itchy skin, including eczema, psoriasis, or similar skin conditions, may be suffering from gluten-sensitivity, says Dr. Shari Lieberman, PhD, CNS, FACN, author of The Gluten Connection.
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Therapeutic Value of Meditation Unproven, Says Study

While it’s not likely to do you any harm, there is also no compelling evidence that meditation has therapeutic value, says a new report from the University of Alberta.
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Should I be checking my breasts?

According to several long-term studies, including a 10-year study of 267,000 women, there is absolutely no difference in survival rates between women who perform regular self-exams and those who don’t.
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This article is filed in these categories: Breasts