Health & Wellness
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Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds
Thu, 23 May 2013 11:19:59 EST
Girls and obese children are likelier to take advantage of this knowledge |
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Your Pooch Could Raise Your Home's Bacteria Count
Wed, 22 May 2013 20:27:30 EST
Study found more germs and a wider variety of bacterial types in houses with dogs |
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Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain
Wed, 22 May 2013 17:54:27 EST
But it's unclear what the finding might mean for patients |
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Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk
Wed, 22 May 2013 17:43:07 EST
Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds |
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CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms
Wed, 22 May 2013 17:34:57 EST
But questions remain about widespread screening |
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Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say
Wed, 22 May 2013 16:12:38 EST
Higher blood levels of a beneficial hormone seen in those who took the omega-3 supplements |
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COPD May Be Over-Diagnosed Among Uninsured
Wed, 22 May 2013 10:29:20 EST
Patients thought to have lung condition were re-evaluated in small study |
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Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients: Study
Tue, 21 May 2013 18:41:48 EST
Emotional stress can harm cardiovascular health, experts say, so boosting mental resilience may be key |
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Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Tue, 21 May 2013 17:27:07 EST
Better slumber improved daytime energy and behavior, but not memory, learning, researchers say |
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Study Supports Using Low-Dose CT Scans to Spot Early Lung Cancer
Tue, 21 May 2013 16:44:32 EST
But expert notes questions about frequency remain |
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COPD Patients May Do Fine With Shorter Course of Steroids
Tue, 21 May 2013 16:25:25 EST
Coming off meds sooner means fewer harmful side effects, study author says |
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Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC
Tue, 21 May 2013 16:18:43 EST
High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity reported, but most people getting enough sleep |
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Depression May Raise Low Blood Sugar Risk in Diabetics
Tue, 21 May 2013 16:15:20 EST
Experts say biological changes or a lack of interest in self-care might be to blame |
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Pain a Common Problem for People With COPD
Tue, 21 May 2013 16:05:24 EST
Narcotic pain relievers frequently used by patients with chronic lung condition, study finds |
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Are These "Healthy" Foods?
Tue, 21 May 2013 16:00:18 EST
Here are seven foods that seem to be healthy but aren't great -- and some better choices. |
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This Is Your Kid’s Brain Without Sleep
Tue, 21 May 2013 15:59:10 EST
Crankiness is just the tip of the iceberg. Getting enough sleep is as important for health as eating right and getting exercise. |
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Busy Parents' Plan for Losing Weight
Tue, 21 May 2013 15:57:27 EST
Losing weight when you're a parent can be a challenge. But it doesn't have to be overwhelming. With a little planning and these tips, you may find it easier than you think. |
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Kids and Exercise: How Much Is OK?
Tue, 21 May 2013 15:57:05 EST
Exercise is great. How do you know how much is safe for your child? |
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Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression
Tue, 21 May 2013 11:16:20 EST
Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy |
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Losing Weight May Ease Chronic Heartburn
Tue, 21 May 2013 11:04:29 EST
Study found shedding pounds reduced GERD symptoms among overweight, obese patients |
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Weekend 'Catch-Up' Sleep May Cut Young Drivers' Crash Risk
Tue, 21 May 2013 10:58:31 EST
Study found 21 percent higher chance of accident among those who slept less than 6 hours a night |
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Sugar Injections for Knee Arthritis May Ease Pain: Study
Tue, 21 May 2013 10:40:58 EST
But at least one expert questions benefits of the alternative treatment |
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Revised Sunscreen Labels Should Help Consumers Make Wiser Choices
Mon, 20 May 2013 17:07:11 EST
New survey finds 1 in 7 products still claim an 'SPF' rating of 50 or higher |
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Many Can Blame Family for Their Bunions
Mon, 20 May 2013 11:51:44 EST
These and other foot disorders are 'highly inheritable,' study finds |
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Study: Older Whooping Cough Vaccine More Effective
Mon, 20 May 2013 11:43:39 EST
But it was phased out because of side effects; newer version works, study notes |
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Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn's Symptoms, Study Finds
Mon, 20 May 2013 11:38:54 EST
Improvements reported in muscle strength, fatigue and quality of life |
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ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Mon, 20 May 2013 11:36:08 EST
Study found boys with the disorder were twice as likely to have a higher body-mass index when they were men |
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Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Fri, 17 May 2013 17:28:49 EST
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments |
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HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds
Fri, 17 May 2013 13:51:02 EST
Procedure recommended to treat aggressive liver cancer |
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Understanding Calcium: Supplements, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, and More
Fri, 17 May 2013 12:07:47 EST
Experts share their advice about what to consider when choosing a calcium supplement. |
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Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain'
Fri, 17 May 2013 11:07:21 EST
People with left-brain dominance tend to listen with right ear, and vice-versa, study finds |
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2 Health Care Workers Made Ill by SARS-Like Virus
Fri, 17 May 2013 10:26:39 EST
Two Health Care Workers Made Ill by SARS-Like Virus |
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Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too
Thu, 16 May 2013 17:25:11 EST
Although risk is still low, Australian study found it nearly doubled for depressed women in their 40s and 50s |
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1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:07 EST
ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17 |
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Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC
Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:06 EST
Agency offers clear advice to help you avoid infections |
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Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions
Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:04 EST
Infections and allergies from cosmetic procedure can damage eyes or cause swelling, loss of eyelashes |
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High-Frequency Noise Boosts Math Skills in Study
Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:01 EST
But the treatment isn't ready for prime time yet, expert says |
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Simponi Approved for Ulcerative Colitis
Thu, 16 May 2013 15:05:50 EST
Blocks process that contributes to abnormal inflammation |
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Public Funding Spurs Couples to Seek Fertility Treatment
Thu, 16 May 2013 10:29:29 EST
After Quebec mandated IVF coverage, study found change in patient demographics |
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New Drug May Help Immune System Fight Cancer
Thu, 16 May 2013 10:18:19 EST
Early study found tumor reduction in several forms of the disease |
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Scientists Use Cloning Technique to Produce Human Stem Cells
Wed, 15 May 2013 18:02:56 EST
Breakthrough bypasses need to use cells from fertilized embryos |
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Some Types of Skin Cancer Linked to Lower Chances of Alzheimer's
Wed, 15 May 2013 17:57:06 EST
A weak immune response might allow skin cancer but protect brain from inflammation, expert suggests |
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Sugary Sodas, Fruit Punches May Raise Kidney Stone Risk: Study
Wed, 15 May 2013 17:49:14 EST
It's important to stay hydrated, but water may be your best choice, experts say |
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FDA: Lower Ambien's Dose to Prevent Drowsy Driving
Wed, 15 May 2013 16:38:02 EST
Blood levels from nighttime dose of sleep aid can remain too high the next morning, agency says |
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People With High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt
Wed, 15 May 2013 16:24:50 EST
It's important to resist these cravings, study author says |
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Cellphone Calls During Blood Pressure Readings May Skew Results
Wed, 15 May 2013 16:20:28 EST
Interruption can cause spike in systolic pressure, study found |
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FDA Approves New Drug to Fight Advanced Prostate Cancer
Wed, 15 May 2013 16:03:34 EST
Xofigo was fast-tracked for approval and is meant for tumors that have spread to the bones |
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Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds
Wed, 15 May 2013 15:57:00 EST
Numbers were lowered when people engaged in a few sessions per week |
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Erectile Dysfunction Tied to Long-Term Narcotic Use in Men
Wed, 15 May 2013 10:36:07 EST
In study, more men on impotence meds were taking opioids for chronic back pain |
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Gene Variations May Explain Weight Gain Among Men, Women
Wed, 15 May 2013 10:25:03 EST
People with specific 'polymorphisms' were more likely to put on pounds in 10-year study |

