Skipping Breakfast May Raise Diabetes Risk
Overweight women who ate morning meal had lower blood sugar, better insulin response in small study |
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Canine Research Sheds Light on OCD in Humans
Scientists found same areas of brain were changed in dogs and people with compulsive disorder |
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Are There 2 Types of Gulf War Illness?
Small study of veterans suggests that may be a possibility |
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Video Gamers May Have Better Visual Recall
Study compared brain function of dedicated gamers to nongaming college students |
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Health Tip: Vary Your Child's School Lunch
Make it appealing and nutritious |
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Many Stop Taking Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds Too Soon: Study
Greatest benefit seen within first 2 years of treatment, but half quit earlier |
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Volunteering May Be Good for the Heart in More Ways Than One
Time spent helping others linked to lower blood pressure in older adults, study finds |
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Health Tip: Protect Kids' Eyes
Avoid toys with sharp edges |
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Saliva May Improve With Age for Flu Protection
Germ-fighting proteins contained within saliva work better in seniors, study found |
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Steroid Injections for Back Pain Linked to Spinal Fracture Risk
Study of older adults doesn't prove that steroids are to blame, but experts advise caution |
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Stepdads Must Navigate Tricky Waters
Study shows talking through issues, having shared parenting style help the new family survive the journey |
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Which Women Might Benefit From Drugs to Prevent Breast Cancer?
New research suggests it depends on certain gene variations |
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Baldness Drug Propecia May Put Some Men Off Alcohol: Study
Men with sexual side effects appear to drink less, even after they stop taking the drug |
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Old Bones Give Clues to Leprosy's Demise in Europe
Genetic examination of medieval strains points to social isolation of victims as reason disease died out |
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Endoscopes Not Always Cleaned Properly: Study
Used to examine patients' gastrointestinal tracts, dirty devices might pose infection risk |
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Pets Battling Cancer Can Join Clinical Trials Too
Vets, physicians say a new system may speed up drug discovery for dogs, cats and humans |
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Babies May Benefit From Liver Transplant Advances
Partial organs from deceased donors increasingly common, researchers say |
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Dads Who Bond With Kids Help Keep Marriage Strong
Sharing housework also key, study found, as is open communication with spouse |
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'Domestic' Dads Often Face Scorn at Work, Study Finds
When men or women step outside traditional gender roles, some colleagues react badly, research shows |
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Early, Severe Flu Season Caused Big Rise in Child Deaths: CDC
Senior hospitalizations also up during 2012-13 onslaught, U.S. health officials say |
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Health Tip: Be Smart While Mowing the Lawn
Make sure kids maintain a safe distance |
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Did Men's Yen for Younger Women Cause Menopause?
Study found bias may have sidelined older women sexually, prompted changes that led to infertility |
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Deep Brain Stimulation Studied as Last-Ditch Obesity Treatment
No major side effects seen in 3 patients over nearly 3 years |
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Iodine Supplements May Be Too Much of a Good Thing
Avoid excessively high doses, thyroid experts warn |
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More Evidence Links BPA to Childhood Obesity
Study finds preteen girls who had high levels of common chemical were twice as likely to be overweight |