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September 2012 in “PLoS ONE” Bezafibrate treatment improved skin and spleen health in aging mice but didn't extend lifespan.
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June 2014 in “Integrative cancer therapies” Pranic meditation significantly improved mental health and quality of life for breast cancer survivors.
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April 2007 in “Journal of aging and health” Balding men had lower bone density, while balding women had higher hip bone density.
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June 2023 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” Eating too much selenium can cause bad breath, hair loss, and nail changes, with harmful effects starting at low daily doses.
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September 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Women, younger age, and low BMI increase the risk of long COVID symptoms.
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