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A pesticide used by farmers until it was banned for used in the late 1980's has been linked to the development of Alzheimer's, found researchers. The chemical was determined to have worked it's way into dairy milk and affects people who consumed the most milk daily at the time.

Preventing childhood bullying may also help curb the need for treatment of psychiatric problems in adulthood, suggests a new study. Researchers found that those frequently being bullied were twice as likely to later develop emotional problems requiring treatment.

And... if you swear you gain more weight in the winter, it turns out you are right. Often, we blame the extra cookies or holiday meals as the culprit, but it's actually our body shifting into "hibernation mode" that is the cause, say experts. This winter phenomenon causes a slowing of our metabolism, which leads to pounds being packed on more quickly. Not to mention the smaller opportunities for exercise. So now that you know, you can rest easy... or eat less if possible.

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