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Immune System Strength at Birth Linked to Quantity of Baby’s Colds

The number of colds babies have in their first year of life can range from none to 10, a new study finds. And the quantity of colds was ...
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Can You Be Too Old to Donate Organs?

Question: I’m 74 years old. Are my organs too old to donate? Answer: There are no cutoff ages for donating organs. Organs have been successfully transplanted from newborns ...
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Energy Drinks Linked with Heart Problems

Amid rising concerns about the promotion and consumption of energy drinks, researchers released new data today (March 21) suggesting energy drinks may negatively affect heart rhythm and blood ...
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FDA Cautions Against Antibiotics for People with Heart Problems

An antibiotic commonly prescribed for bronchitis and sinus infections may increase the risk of death from heart problems, but only for people with certain risk factors, a new ...
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Controversial ‘Chelation’ Study Draws More Fire

A controversial study that examined the effect of chelation therapy — an unconventional treatment — on heart disease is drawing criticism again today upon its publication in a ...
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4 Foods that Are Worse for You than Twinkies

Twinkies are far from a healthy food, but nutritionists say there are worse things you can consume than the classic cake treat. Twinkies have certainly garnered a reputation ...
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Caffeine Levels in Energy Drinks May Be Higher Than Advertised

Energy drinks may contain more caffeine than their labels claim, according to a new report. Researchers at Consumer Reports purchased cans of 27 popular energy drinks and shots ...
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Citrus Fruits Lower Women’s Stroke Risk

A diet rich in citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruits, may reduce women’s risk of stroke, a new study says. In the study, women who ate the ...
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Doctors Don’t Know Who Can Get IUDs, Study Finds

Doctors are misinformed about which women can receive one type of birth control, a new study suggests. Researchers surveyed health care providers at family planning clinics in Colorado ...
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Birth Control Pills Shouldn’t Need Prescription, Docs Say

Women should be able to buy birth control pills over-the-counter at pharmacies without a prescription, a group of doctors says. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) ...
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