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Cannabis indicated as possible risk for gum disease in young people

People who regularly smoke marijuana could be at increased risk for gum disease.

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   Regular use of marijuana in young adulthood is associated with periodontal disease, according to a study in the Feb. 6 issue of JAMA.
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   An abnormality of chromosomes long associated with diseases of aging has, for the first time, been linked to colon cancer in people 50 years old and younger, an age group usually considered young for this disease.
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3. From Sheffield to Singapore, international Grid battles malaria
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4. NIH researchers discover protein that appears to regulate bone mass loss, the cause of osteoporosis
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5. It's not too late to change -- lowering cardiac risk later in life
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6. Selenium supplements may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes
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8. Why quitting may be good for you
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