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Want to Cut Your Stroke Risk? Cut Diet Soda, Salt

By Mark Schweizer

15 days ago

If you think drinking diet soda instead of regular soda could protect you from a stroke, think again — new research shows that drinking a diet soda every ...

The Video Game Workout: What Helps Kids Work Up a Sweat

By Mark Schweizer

15 days ago

Interactive video games, such as Dance Dance Revolution and Wii Boxing, provide kids with moderate to vigorous exercise, according to a new study. Some of these games increased ...

‘Stroke Belt’ Mystery: Fried Fish Linked to Higher Death Rate

By Mark Schweizer

15 days ago

Too much fried fish may contribute to the high rate of stroke in America’s “stroke belt,” according to a new study. The results showed that people living in ...

12 Steps to Prevent Accidental Poisoning

By Mark Schweizer

15 days ago

As the United States marks the 50th anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week from March 18-24, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is teaming up with product ...

Drugs That Fight Herpes May Thwart Alzheimer’s Disease

By Mark Schweizer

15 days ago

Antiviral drugs used to combat herpes virus infections could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. The herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1), which causes ...

Four Genetic Markers Tied to Ovarian Cancer Risk

By Mark Schweizer

15 days ago

Four variations in a woman’s genetic code could put her at a higher risk for ovarian cancer, a new study suggests. Screening for these particular variations – which ...

Unplanned Pregnancies More Common in Women with Anorexia

By Mark Schweizer

15 days ago

Women with anorexia are more likely to have unplanned pregnancies and abortions than those without the eating disorder, according to a new study. The results, based on a ...

The Best and Worst Words to Use When Discussing Kids’ Weights

By Mark Schweizer

15 days ago

Parents have weighed in: it’s better to describe a child as being an “unhealthy weight” than as being “heavy” or “obese.” A new study says that the words ...

Stress Reduction Talks Uncommon at Doctor Visits

By Mark Schweizer

15 days ago

Although stress is common among people with health problems, few primary care doctors take time to discuss ways to reduce stress with their patients, a new study suggests. ...

Caring For a Spouse With Dementia Puts Caregiver at Risk, Too

By Mark Schweizer

15 days ago

An older person who cares for a spouse with dementia is also at an increased risk of developing problems with attention and memory, according to a new review ...

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Want to Cut Your Stroke Risk? Cut Diet Soda, Salt

The Video Game Workout: What Helps Kids Work Up a Sweat

‘Stroke Belt’ Mystery: Fried Fish Linked to Higher Death Rate

12 Steps to Prevent Accidental Poisoning

Drugs That Fight Herpes May Thwart Alzheimer’s Disease

Four Genetic Markers Tied to Ovarian Cancer Risk

Unplanned Pregnancies More Common in Women with Anorexia

The Best and Worst Words to Use When Discussing Kids’ Weights

Stress Reduction Talks Uncommon at Doctor Visits

Caring For a Spouse With Dementia Puts Caregiver at Risk, Too

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