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The Truth About Guarana

Bombastically named energy drinks such as Full Throttle, Monster, Red Bull and Rockstar all contain the herbal supplement guarana. The compound is also found in over-the-counter weight loss ...
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Caffeine Jolts Boys More Than Girls

Boys — but not girls — who consume caffeine see an increase in their blood pressure, according to a new study exploring caffeine’s effects on teens. “Adolescents are ...
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New Drug May Ease Pain of Sickle Cell Anemia

A new drug may improve blood flow in patients with sickle-cell disease, easing pain and reducing their risk of dying from the condition, a new study suggests. The ...
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New Culprit in Red Meat Linked with Heart Disease

The high amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol in red meat have long been blamed for increasing people’s risk of heart disease. But now, new research points a ...
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How Gut Bacteria Increase Heart Disease Risk

Gut bacteria may play a role in the development of heart disease, a new study suggests. The results show, when gut bacteria feed on certain foods, such as ...
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Experts: Internet Helps, But Also Hurts, Suicide Prevention Efforts

For people at risk for suicide, the Internet can be a saving grace — it gives easy access to suicide prevention counselors and bounties of social networks where ...
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Sweet! Candy Eaters Surprisingly Slimmer

Those with a sweet tooth might not need to feel so guilty about admitting it. People who eat candy and chocolate tend to have smaller waists, weigh less ...
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Vitamin D Linked with Lower Risk of Deadly Prostate Cancer

Vitamin D does not protect men from getting prostate cancer, but it may lessen their chances of dying of it. In a new study, men with the highest ...
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Bottle Use at Age 2 May Make Kids Obese

Babies who continue to use a bottle into their early toddler years are at an increased risk for obesity later in life, according to a new study. The ...
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Bad Genes? Fruits and Vegetables Fight Heart Disease Risk

People whose genes put them at risk for heart disease may be able to do something to combat their heredity — eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. In ...
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