When news broke that the bite from the lone star tick can cause a meat allergy, it opened up a Pandora’s Box for the medical community. All of a sudden, doctors had to consider the possibility that insect bites could be at the heart of food allergies – or at least some of them.

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Mark is a friend and wildlife biologist who has told me numerous times the herbicide Roundup is completely safe. Another friend, John, is a chemist who says Roundup is so safe he would almost swallow a spoonful of it. Of course, he has never done so. And now, we learn it’s a good thing.

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Most people suffer from some muscle atrophy as we age. But significant muscle loss can lead to falls and other major health issues. That’s why it’s vital we do as much as we can to stay strong as we age. So what can you do – other than just exercise?

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Using e-cigarettes may lead to an accumulation of fat in the liver, a study of mice exposed to the devices suggests.

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Opioid use may not only increase the risk of bone fractures, but opioids may also impair healing. The authors of a new study also question their effectiveness in controlling pain.

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