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Testosterone to prevent type 2 diabetes in men – promising, but no quick fix

The best and safest way to prevent or reverse type 2 diabetes is through healthy eating, along with regular strength training and aerobic activity
Posted on Jun 15 2020 by Elisa Black

A national Australian study led by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ has shown that testosterone may play a role in decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes in men, after two years of treatment.

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Negative impacts of cannabis use during pregnancy

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Posted on Jun 15 2020 by Cathy Parker

The use of cannabis during pregnancy leads to poorer health outcomes for babies, according to research from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Robinson Research Institute. The study found that continued use of cannabis at 15 weeks of pregnancy was associated with significantly lower birthweight, head circumference, birth length, and gestational age at birth, as well as with more frequent severe neonatal morbidity or death.

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