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One in 5 Americans over the age of 60 take fish oil supplements for various health benefits. But, despite these potential benefits, there have been concerns about the safety and efficacy of fish oil supplements, particularly in high doses.

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Migraines affect millions of people in the United States. According to the American Migraine Foundation, it’s the third most common disease in the world. But now, a new study found people who suffer from migraines might be able to predict when one is coming hours before symptoms even start.

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One in 50 children in the United States is allergic to peanuts, while 1 in 200 adults have the allergy, too. Peanut allergies have more than tripled over the past 20 years, and nobody really knows why.

But, there are several breakthroughs when it comes to helping people with these allergies stay safe – maybe even one day, be able to eat whatever they like without the fear of an allergic reaction.

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It has been found that inhibition of a specific brain enzyme can be therapeutic in animal models of stroke, epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and Lou Gehrig’s disease. Unfortunately, these drugs have poor penetration into the brain, which has hampered their clinical development. Now, there is new hope after that same brain enzyme was found in the gut during IBD flareups, opening the door to tackle neuro and gut disease through a simple pill.

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Exercising and eating right are key factors in staying healthy, but the American Heart Association says it doesn’t stop there. It says following certain lifestyle habits can not only improve your overall health, but also slow your body’s aging by years.

A study by the American Heart Association identified eight essential lifestyle habits people should follow to maintain good health.

The American Heart Association says people who follow all eight have higher cardiovascular health. And that, in turn, decreases a person’s biological age by up to six years, meaning their body is aging slower than their actual age.

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The number of colorectal cancer cases is declining for people 50 and older, but going up for younger people, and doctors don’t know why. News 8’s Brittany Noble explains a new study that is identifying younger people who may need to be screened before they turn 45.

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