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As the winter cold season melts into seasonal spring allergies, many people may start to experience sneezing, wheezing and other breathing difficulties.
Sometimes, the trouble...
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A newly published research study shows that all calorie burns are not created equal.
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Grilled food may raise risk of high blood pressure
Grilled or well-done beef, chicken or fish may raise the risk of developing high blood pressure among people who regularly eat those foods, according...
Depression linked to common heart rhythm disorder
Depression may increase the risk for atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder that can lead to blood clot formation and stroke, according...
What to do when the baby is born before you get to hospital
Women often express a fear of giving birth en route to the hospital, and these fears have some basis.
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Main signs of metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome, also called insulin resistance syndrome, is a group of traits and medical conditions linked to overweight and obesity that puts people at...
5 things you should know about breast cancer
In 2017, the American Cancer Society estimates more than 250,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, with more...
9 risk factors for pancreatic cancer everyone should know
Over 95% of pancreatic cancers are pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (PDA).
Pancreatic cancer is the most lethal cancer, and more than 60% of pancreatic cancer patients...
Low blood pressure could increase the risk of heart attack
Low blood pressure may increase the risk of heart attack in patients with coronary disease, suggests a new study.
The team behind the research, from...
New type of insulin-producing cell discovered
In people with type I diabetes, insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas die and are not replaced.
Without these cells, the body loses the ability...
Long-term testosterone therapy improves sexual function and quality of life
A new study shows a significant improvement in both sexual and urinary function as well as quality of life for hypogonadal men who undergo...
Sensing cancer before It’s too late
Imagine if doctors could diagnose their patients with lung or esophageal cancer by simply swabbing the inside of their cheeks.
Vadim Backman, a biomedical engineer...
How beet may help fight Alzheimer’s disease
A compound in beets that gives the vegetable its distinctive red color could eventually help slow the accumulation of misfolded proteins in the brain,...
Meditation can benefit your cognition after 7 years
Gains in the ability to sustain attention developed through intensive meditation training are maintained up to seven years later, according to a new study...
Even moderate alcohol drinking may cause heart chamber damage
To many people, a glass wine with dinner or a nightcap before bed is enjoyable.
But a recent study conducted by UC San Francisco shows...
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Maintaining a trim midsection does more than make you look great—it can help you live longer.
Larger waistlines are linked to a higher risk of...
From 275 to 155: a physician shares her weight loss story and tips
Dr. Patricia Happel grew up in a family where obesity and unhealthy habits were common.
One grandfather used to hide his heart medication in a...
People with blue eyes have a single, common ancestor
New research shows that people with blue eyes have a single, common ancestor.
A team at the University of Copenhagen have tracked down a genetic...
5 most popular supplements for weight loss success
Losing weight and keeping it off with diet and exercise alone can be hard, no matter how active and athletic you are.
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3 tips for the ultimate weight-loss breakfast
I love breakfast.
It is exceptionally rare for me to miss breakfast, and when I do, I am in a prickly mood most of the...
A new way to activate stem cells to make hair grow
UCLA researchers have discovered a new way to activate the stem cells in the hair follicle to make hair grow.
The research, led by scientists...
Children from unintended pregnancy may feel depressed when growing up
When a child is from unintended pregnancy, s/he is more likely to have depression syndrome in early adult years.
This is the finding of a...
Sugar substitute (aspartame) may prevent, not help with, weight loss
A team of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) scientists has found a possible mechanism explaining why use of the sugar substitute (aspartame) might not help...
Foods for people that are bad for your dog
If you consider the family dog, well, family—and are apt to toss him a piece of your food now and then—proceed with caution.
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5 exercises that do wonders for your health
If you’re not an athlete or serious exerciser — and want to work out for your health or to fit in your clothes better...