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and copper common pollutants found in mine waste that can pose a risk to humans and the environment.

However some scientists say the environmental risks associated with growing gold itself may be too high.


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because high salt intake is known to increase the risk of high blood pressure even in children. In addition studies suggest people develop a taste for salt earlier in life.


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or more servings of tomato products a week had a 35-percent decrease in risk of prostate cancer relative to those who consumed 1. 5 servings or fewer per week.

In a separate study men with lycopene levels in the top 20 percenthad a 46-percent decrease in risk of heart attack compared to those in the bottom 20 percent.

Many studies have shown that lycopene-rich foods reduce the risk of prostate cancer but the mechanism behind the reduction was understood not well until now.


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Foods that may pose a greater choking risk to children include those that are similar in shape to the child's airway (such as hot dogs) those that are difficult to chew (raw fruits

and Drug Administration take action to label foods that may pose a choking risk to children.


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This landmark study designed by Ancel Keys followed males who were at risk for heart disease from the United states Finland Yugoslavia Italy Greece and The netherlands.


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Omega-3 favorably affects a number of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and at the top of the list is reducing the risk of sudden death from heart attack said Penny Kris Etherton distinguished professor of nutrition at Pennsylvania State university.

But when it comes to the benefits of omega-3s that may be just the tip of the iceberg!

And there is epidemiological evidence that men who eat more fish have a lower risk for prostate cancer.

Omega-3 in Fish May Reduce Breast cancer Risk There is also evidence that omega-3s may help prevent Type 2 diabetes

But omega-3 researchers believe the risk of not getting enough omega-3 in your diet outweighs the potential risk of pollutants.

There are possible dangers to taking too much omega-3 supplement. The human inflammatory response results from a person's immune system working

With high doses of omega-3s there is also a slight increase in risk for hemorrhagic stroke or excessive bleeding.


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#Vitamin b Supplements May Reduce Stroke Risk Taking Vitamin b supplements may help reduce the risk of stroke a new review suggests.

and found that people who took Vitamin b had a 7 percent decreased risk of stroke compared with people who took a placebo.

However among those who did have strokes taking Vitamin b supplements did not appear to affect the severity of strokes or the risk of dying from a stroke according to the study published Sept. 18 in the journal Neurology.

or high blood pressure said study researcher Dr. Xu Yuming a neurologist at Zhengzhou University in China. 7 Ways to Raise Your Risk of Stroke Before you begin taking any supplements you should always talk to your doctor Yuming said.

Common risk factors for stroke include high blood pressure high cholesterol and smoking. However previous studies indicate that these risk factors explain only half of the risk for stroke the researchers said.

Some studies have suggested that high levels of the amino acid homocysteine in the blood could potentially be a risk factor for vascular disease

which prompted researchers to examine whether Vitamin b supplements could reduce homocysteine levels and in turn lower stroke risk.

But such studies have mixed found results. Previous studies have conflicting findings regarding the use of Vitamin b supplements

Some studies have suggested even that the supplements may increase the risk of these events. B vitamins are important nutrients for the body.


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Previous studies have shown that vegetarian diets are associated with decreased risk of numerous chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes obesity metabolic syndrome circulatory disease and hypertension.

and weight maintenance was associated with a lower risk of coronary artery disease. The Mediterranean diet emphasizes fruits vegetables nuts fish and healthy fats.


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Strong reliable melting and runoff are critical for agriculture and reducing wildfire risks. However warmer temperatures are leading to a decline in snow cover (a measure of how much land is covered by snow.


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A lot of variables Yet making projections about water security is challenging because there are a number of factors to consider


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it improves balance and walking ability while reducing the risk of falls. But for a variety of reasons it's not easy to build muscle.


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According to the IUCN 20000 species of animals and plants are considered at high risk for extinction meaning there is a good chance they could die out


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or risk making the situation worse according to the World Resource Institute a nonprofit organization that aims to protect the Earth for current and future generations.


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which advises the director of national intelligence for the United states about national security issues. And the latest population models predict that 11 billion people will live on Earth by 2100 according to a United nations report released last summer.

although Greenberg said she sees more and more sprinkler systems replacing wasteful flood-irrigation systems. In another solution seawater or treated wastewater could replace freshwater for crops Davies said.


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Plants in Danger We had a valley margin forest growing right next to the valley bottom in conjunction with all these wetlands Elliott said.


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5 Risks of Raw Vegan Diet Kale lives up to the hype of a superfood. But so do most dark leafy greens:

Salmon sardines mackerel and certain other fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids thought to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Most doctors say the benefits of eating fish far outweigh the risk of harming your health from the mercury these fish contain.

And several of these studies actually warn of dangers of superfoods such as arsenic and pesticide residue in imported foods.


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Those with pulmonary anthrax are at risk of respiratory collapse and suffer the highest mortality rate of any anthrax victims with 92 percent of cases resulting in death.


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Some studies show shift-workers with irregular sleep schedules have increased an risk of cancer according to the American Cancer Society.


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and decrease the risk of bleeding Ulbricht said. So people taking drugs for diabetes should be monitored closely by their healthcare team.


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and Lots of Confusion An enduring mantra among nutritionists from both a vegetarian and carnivorous perspective has been to eat more whole grains to reduce the risk of heart disease type 2 diabetes and colon cancer.


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and are at risk from the flames. Firefighters are expecting difficult conditions today (Oct 23 Australian time.


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 Interplanetary travel Instead animal experiments in space can provide insights into the dangers of longer voyages such as interplanetary or interstellar travel for extraterrestrial colonization.


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For example the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) offers strong incentives and technical assistance to banks building lenders'confidence and understanding of agriculture.

In another example The Rockefeller Foundation-supported Horn of Africa Risk Transfer for Adaptation project an integrated risk management scheme developed by the Relief Society of Tigray

and Oxfam America helps Ethiopian farmers strengthen their food security and income security through a combination of improved resource management crop insurance microcredit and savings.


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and could result in regulations that distort the marketplace towards greater use of unsustainable sources of biomass with significant risks to our climate forests


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and exit reserves fences increase both the risks and difficulties involved in poaching both widely accepted tenets of crime prevention Clarke said.


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Each mouse will be fitted with a tiny parachute so they'll be more likely to get snagged in trees where the snakes live.

That will also reduce the risk that the dead mice will poison other animals. The brown tree snake a native of Australia Papua new guinea


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and glaciers as well as offer more detail on scenarios that will shape international negotiations over both short-term and long-term greenhouse gas emissions including how long business as usual can be sustained without dangerous risk.

and dealing with climate risk and how politicians argue about it in federal election cycles may be very much in play.


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and a harbinger of more health dangers to Come in fact one study published in the Journal of Allergy

''Stopping human activities that contribute to climate change might help future generations avoid these risks but the rest of us like the plants themselves will have to adapt.


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Health Benefits, Risks (Stinky Pee) & Nutrition Facts In ancient times asparagus was renowned as an aphrodisiac.

of which can be a serious risk factor in heart disease. Asparagus has more than 1 gram of soluble fiber per cup

which lowers the risk of heart disease. The vegetable s high levels of Vitamin k help maintain healthy blood clotting

of which may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Regulating blood sugar The B vitamins abundant in asparagus play a key role in metabolizing sugar and starches

Lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes As with heart disease risk of type 2 diabetes increases with excessive inflammation and oxidative stress.

and improve Î-cell function also helps lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Anti-aging benefits Free-radical busting antioxidants especially glutathioneare thought to slow the aging process.

which decreases the risk of neural-tube defects in fetuses. Asparagus contains almost half the recommended daily intake of folate.

There it nurtures bacteria known to improve nutrient absorption decrease allergies and lower the risk of colon cancer.

Cancer risk Antioxidants and anti-inflammatories which are found in great quantities in asparagus are associated typically with decreased risk of cancers.


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Health Benefits, Health Risks & Nutrition Facts Turns out that onions are nothing to cry over these flavorful bulbs are packed with nutrients.

and reduce the risk of cancer in addition to a load of other good things. Onions are low in calories (45 per serving) very low in sodium

When platelets cluster the risk for heart attack or stroke increases significantly so onions blood-thinning properties can be a powerful aid against these heart problems.

which reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. Anti-inflammatory Onions have been used to reduce inflammation for centuries.

which reduces the risk of heart disease. The quercetin in onions can help with arthritis pain by easing swelling and joint stiffness.

The phytochemicals in onions that scavenge free radicals also reduces your risk of developing gastric ulcers. Regulating blood sugar The chromium in onions assists in regulating blood sugar.


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The risks are increased also in people undergoing organ transplants and for people who have had much of their gastrointestinal tract removed because of disease.

because there is a small risk of infection Hibberd said. 5. Pay attention to expiration dates. Live organisms can have limited a shelf life


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Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts Your parents knew what was up when they told you to eat your broccoli.

They also may affect estrogen levels which may help reduce breast cancer risk. Cholesterol reduction According to Jarzabkowski broccoli can help lower cholesterol because the soluble fiber in the vegetable binds with the cholesterol in the blood.

Excess homocysteine an amino acid that builds up after a person eats red meat increases the risk of coronary artery disease.


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By taking a few precautions in advance people with a green thumb can steer clear of red watery eyes.


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#Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Risk in People with Specific Gene Several studies have linked pesticides with the development of Parkinson's disease

The findings show that for people with certain genes exposure to pesticides may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease two to six times the researchers said.

They found that pesticide exposure increased the risk of Parkinson s and the risk was increased further among people with a variant of the ALDH2 gene.

Though researchers were able to identify four pesticides that might be responsible for this effect they were not able to identify a specific pesticide as the culprit.


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and off the California coast and identified danger zones where extensive fishing may harm the turtles according to Discovery. com. Dragonflies In a laboratory in Ashburn Virginia researchers are studying dragonflies by strapping tiny backpacks to the insects.


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#Mom's Diet Linked to Risk of Preterm Birth Pregnant women who eat a diet rich in vegetables fruits

and whole grains and drink plenty of water may have a lower risk of giving birth before their pregnancy reaches full term a large new study from Norway suggests.

The biggest risk factor for preterm labor is having a previous preterm birth though factors such as smoking alcohol or drug use inadequate prenatal care

Eating the prudent diet was linked to a lower risk of preterm birth especially for women who were having their first baby the analysis showed.

Eating the traditional diet was linked also to a lower risk of preterm delivery compared with the Western diet but to a lesser extent than the prudent diet.

Diet can increase the risk of conditions such as gestational diabetes obesity preeclampsia high blood pressure during pregnancy)


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or tea is in danger. Erythritol is a natural compound that is present in several types of fruit.


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#Certain Starch May Reduce Colon-cancer Risk of Meat-Heavy Diet Eating your steak with a side of potatoes

6 Tips to Reduce Your Risk However adding resistance starch to the diet mitigated some of this increase according to a study published today (Aug 4) in the journal Cancer Prevention Research.

This finding supports consumption of resistant starch as a means of reducing the risk associated with a high red-meat diet.

Consuming too much alcohol smoking and not exercising are among risk factors for colon cancer. Studies have found that people who eat a lot of red meat are more likely to develop colon cancer

whereas those who eat a lot of fiber appear to have reduced a risk of the cancer. Further research is needed to determine whether a diet high in resistant starch results in a lower risk of actually developing cancer.

But there is reason to think that eating resistant starch does bring such a benefit. When it is broken down starch transforms into compounds called butyrates


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#Eating Potassium-Rich Food May Lower Stroke Risk For older women eating potassium-rich foods may reduce the risk of having a stroke a new study finds.

and vegetables. 8 Top Meals from Nutritionists The link between potassium intake and a lower risk of stroke was stronger among women in the study who didn't have high blood pressure the researchers found.

and a 21 percent reduced risk for all stroke types compared with women who ate the least potassium.

or were taking medication for the condition those who ate the most potassium had a lower risk of dying during the study period

but potassium intake did not lower their stroke risk. This finding suggests that higher potassium intake may be more beneficial before people develop high blood pressure according to the study

and studies have suggested it may help prevent high blood pressure a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.


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#Eating Yogurt May Reduce Risk of Diabetes Eating yogurt four or five times a week may lower the risk for developing Type 2 diabetes a new study has found.

Researchers in the United kingdom looked at the diets of 4000 people and followed them for 11 years.

This risk reduction was seen in study participants who consumed an average of four and a half 4-ounce servings of low-fat yogurt per week according to the study published today (Feb 5) in the journal Diabetologia.

The study found an association not a cause-and-effect relationship between eating yogurt and lowered risk of diabetes.

They found that replacing a serving of chips with a serving of yogurt reduced the risk of diabetes by 47 percent. 9 Snack foods:

Still there is reason to think yogurt may lower the risk the researchers said. Yogurt is fermented a dairy product

and the risk for diabetes suggesting that only some dairy products may be beneficial in reducing the risk for this condition.


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Future Prospects for Food and Feed Security. " The document details the health and environmental benefits derived from a diet supplemented by insects a diet also known as "


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The study used powerhouse as a term to describe foods most strongly linked with reducing the risk of chronic disease.


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Fewer days of fog means less risk of deadly accidents. But tule fog is also crucial to the Central Valley's fruit and nut crop


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#Tomato-Rich Diet May Lower Kidney Cancer Risk Women who eat more tomatoes or other lycopene-containing fruits

and vegetables may have a lower risk of developing kidney cancer a new study suggests. Lycopene is an antioxidant that gives tomatoes watermelon grapefruit

and papaya their reddish color and some studies have suggested it may reduce the risk of a number of cancers including lung and stomach cancer.

The results showed that only lycopene was associated with a lower kidney cancer risk. Women who consumed the highest amount of lycopene had a 45 percent lower risk of kidney cancer compared with those who ate the lowest amount according to the study presented Monday June 2) at the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical

A diet rich in micronutrients that have antioxidant properties could potentially affect the risk of this cancer


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but you can make it fun Donohoe said. 6. Cover up Covering up can prevent ticks from latching on said Holly Donohoe a researcher at the University of Florida who studies the health risks of travel and sports.

If after taking all these precautions people do get bitten they should remove the tick immediately with tweezers


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Here's a collection of critters that give people the creeps but that pose little or no risk to humans.

But sea lamprey expert Joseph Zydlewski a U s. Geological Survey researcher and professor at the University of Maine said the risk to people is actually pretty tiny.

because they pose no risk to us.##In fact they don't pose much of a risk to birds either.

While they have been known to eat small birds amphibians and other creatures their diet consists primarily of insects.


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Its bright colors send a message to potential predators warning them of the danger they'll find within.


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Two rpm is the maximum rotational period crew members could tolerate without running the danger of dizziness and disorientation.

Special precautions would be necessary to minimize the danger of fire in the high-oxygen environment.


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We found a 5 percent reduction in bad cholesterol with one serving of legumes a day over six weeks on average said study co-author Vanessa Ha a research coordinator at the Clinical Nutrition and Risk Factor

Some of the trials involved healthy adults while others included participants who were at moderate risk for heart disease.


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Macqueen believed that dramatic statements of risk were necessary to prevent the spread of infection.

#and beef cattle raisers in Paraguay Kenya and Tanzania suffered economically as importing meat came to be seen as high risk in the initial panic about the source.


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since the mid-1970s largely due to rising beef prices and a greater awareness of the health risks associated with consuming red meat.

It's full of saturated fat it's high in calories it increases the risk of colon cancer


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Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts Watermelons are mostly water about 92 percent but this refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients.

and may help lower the risk of heart disease according to a study at Purdue University. Also the fruit's concentrations of citrulline and arginine are good for your heart.

Cancer prevention Like other fruits and vegetables watermelons may be helpful in reducing the risk of cancer through their antioxidant properties.


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All of which reduces heart disease risk. There has been some suggestion that flavanols can be used to treat vascular diseases like dementia preeclampsia in pregnant women and anything related to blood flow.


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and federal laws that safeguard rivers from excessive diversion Cain said. What we're advocating for is better water management regimes


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</p><p>The nonprofit American Rivers highlights these dangers each year with its Most Endangered Rivers report.

</p><p>Dangers now include raw sewage and pollution run off. The Environmental protection agency (EPA) required the state to develop a plan to clean up the Haw


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Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts Spiny on the outside sweet on the inside pineapples are one fantastic fruit.

Blood clot reduction Bromelain can help prevent blood clots from forming making pineapple a good snack for frequent fliers and others at risk for blood clots.


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The Eastern wolf is listed as a Species of Special Concern under Canada s Species At Risk Act (SARA)


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It reinforces the need for a healthy diet in people at risk from heart disease and stroke.

whether improved blood-vessel function may mean a reduced risk of heart disease. This would need much larger trials to investigate outcomes more carefully Cheriyan said. 7 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Heart disease Previous research has shown that cardiovascular disease is less common in countries where most people follow the so-called Mediterranean diet

which abounds in lycopene-rich tomatoes vegetables and olive oil. Although other studies have suggested a link between lycopene consumption


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Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts Potatoes are the No. 1 vegetable crop in the United states and the fourth most consumed crop in the world behind rice wheat and corn according to the U s. Department of agriculture.

and high levels of it are associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Athletic performance Jarzabkowski described how potatoes can be a win for athletes.


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but significant struggle is too big a risk to take. This crush happened in the face of considerable resistance in some quarters of the Chinese government


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If she fears that her babies are in danger she will put the babies in her mouth pouches


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#Skipping Red Meat May Lower Breast cancer Risk Women who eat more poultry fish nuts and legumes and less red meat when they are young adults might have lower risk of developing breast cancer later in life according to a new study.

The researchers looked at nearly 89000 women ages 26 to 45 and followed them for 20 years to look at links between the women's diet as they reported it in 1991 and their risk of breast cancer.

By the end of the study period 2830 women had been diagnosed with breast cancer. The women who reported the highest consumption of red meat about 1. 6 servings daily had a 22 percent higher risk of breast cancer compared with women who ate the least red meat

or about 0. 2 servings daily according to the findings published today (June 10) in the journal BMJ.

Each serving per day increase in red meat was associated with a 13 percent increase in risk of breast cancer the researchers wrote in their paper.

and hence a public health concern they wrote. 6 Foods That May Affect Breast cancer Risk The results also showed that eating more poultry in early adulthood was associated with a lower risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

The researchers estimated that replacing one daily serving of red meat with a serving of other protein-rich foods may reduce risk of breast cancer by 14 percent.

Although it's not clear how red meat may increase the risk of cancer researchers are investigating several possible mechanisms.

when the researchers accounted for other factors that could affect the risk of breast cancer such as age weight race family history of breast cancer history of benign breast disease smoking habits and oral contraceptive use.

when levels of other risk factors changed. They found that only oral contraceptives seemed to further increase the risk associated with red meat.

For each daily serving of red meat the risk of breast cancer was 54 percent higher among women who currently used oral contraceptives

and 11 percent higher in women who were former users of the contraceptives. The researchers detailed the findings today (June 10) in the journal BMJ.


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In dense eucalypt forests (such as wet sclerophyll forests) fuel-reduction burning is impractical because of the risk of uncontrollable fires sustained by heavy fuel loads that only become flammable in dry conditions.

which carries a risk of destroying houses and infrastructure if the fires escape control. Finally a serious side effect is smoke pollution

or during weather conditions when the fire danger is low. A spectacular use of back burning which stemmed the threat of two large uncontrolled bushfires occurred at the height of the Blue Mountains bushfire disaster in Spring 2013.

and carries substantial risks of exacerbating a bushfire event. The ecological impacts of back burning are discussed rarely


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However few of these spiders pose a significant risk to humans he added. Still there is a type of Brazilian wandering spider called Phoneutria fera that is widely considered to be the most dangerous spider On earth.


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and into the sun. However the existence of night-climbing suggests the behavior has another function perhaps the ability to see danger coming.


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Lung cancer respiratory illness and periodontal disease are some of the health risks associated with hookah smoking according to the CDC.

Surprisingly students with more educated parents or higher personal income are at high risk for use Palamar said.


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and risk of deformity or disability will be decreased greatly Edwards added. The painful symptoms of gout can be alleviated by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)


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and use the unaffected parts without exposing yourself to a health risk. That s good if your moldy food is an expensive vintage cheddar cheese!

and immune system damage increased risk of a range of cancers and neurological symptoms; though these worst-case scenarios are rare.

Given the risk to your health its best to take a very cautious approach to visible mold growth on any food with some exceptions.

or two depth) and the remaining food consumed with little risk. The United states'Department of agriculture s website is a good source of advice for dealing with mold contamination on a wide variety of foods.


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