Lymphedema Treatment: Is Manganese Damaging Your Brain

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Is Manganese Damaging Your Brain - or Your Child's?

University of California, Riverside—Your body needs tiny amounts of manganese to function properly, but elevated levels can be toxic, especially in children, and researchers at the University of California, have discovered underground drinking water in certain parts of the U.S. may contain high levels of manganese.

How Belly Fat May Raise Cancer Risk

Michigan State University—Obesity increases the risk for several different types of cancer, but the mechanism behind this link is not fully understood. Now, a new study provides some answers about this association.

Less Sleep, Higher Dementia Risk?

ScienceDaily—People who get less REM sleep may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who get enough deep sleep, suggests a study published in the journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Menopause in Your 30s

Berkeley Wellness—

What used to be called premature menopause is now known as primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), which indicates that the ovaries are not functioning normally in a woman under the age of 40.

Clearing TSA Screenings with Diabetes Supplies

HealthCentral—

If you're traveling with diabetes, here's what you should know about supplies you can carry on to a plane, plus tips on how to be prepare for delays or unexpected layovers, which could result in low blood sugar.