Health, Not Age, Affects Benefits of Implanted Heart Device: Study
Issue is important to growing number of elderly living with heart disease, researcher says |
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Kids With Autism May Find Human Voice Unpleasant
MRI shows weaker connection to brain's reward center in those who have high-functioning autism |
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Statins Plus Certain Antibiotics May Set Off Toxic Reaction: Study
Harmful effects in older patients include muscle, kidney damage, researchers say |
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Health Tip: If You Have Braces
Don't eat too many sugar foods |
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Many Young Americans Unaware They're Infected With HIV
Study found age was key to whether patients knew HIV status and were getting treatment |
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Gene Variants May Play Role in Obesity
But findings don't explain exactly how they are connected |
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Health Tip: At Greater Risk for Obesity?
Here are common risk factors |
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Minority Kids With Autism Less Likely to Use Specialty Services: Study
Compared to white children, black and Hispanic patients may be missing out on certain types of care |
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Sibling Bullying Can Lead to Depression, Anxiety in Victims
Study says it may be as damaging as abuse from peers |
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BPA Exposure Tied to Undescended Testicles in Boys
Early study doesn't prove that common chemical causes the condition, experts say |
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Tobacco Laws for Minors May Cut Adult Smoking as Well
Fewer legal-age smokers in states with tighter regulations, enforcement, study finds |
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Red Meat Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk
Large study finds higher consumption increases risk, but experts are at odds with findings |
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Saturated Fat May Make the Brain Vulnerable to Alzheimer's
Researchers say a small, new study shows that fat cut the body's level of a chemical that keeps Alzheimer's at bay |
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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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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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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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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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Health Tip: Protect Kids' Eyes
Avoid toys with sharp edges |
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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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Pets Battling Cancer Can Join Clinical Trials Too
Vets, physicians say a new system may speed up drug discovery for dogs, cats and humans |