Also, cannabis 101, research into insulin resistance, a chickpea polenta recipe and more.

'Forever chemicals' may affect women's heart health
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Thousands of household products contain chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These "forever chemicals" break down very slowly over time. Previous studies have shown that these forever chemicals can affect women's heart health even at low levels.

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Using cannabis for different health conditions
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, can help with a variety of symptoms and medical conditions.

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Research into what most affects insulin resistance 
The size of the fat cells is the deciding factor on how the cells manage insulin.

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