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Space Medicines for Astronauts Don’t Have the Right Stuff

Medications used to treat astronauts in space may not work as well as they do on Earth because of the nature of human spaceflight, a new study finds. ...
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Popeye’s Secret’s Out: Spinach Offers Big Benefits

Healthy people used less oxygen while riding an exercise bike after they took a small dose of inorganic nitrate for three days — the amount equivalent to that ...
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Grapefruit Antioxidant Breaks Down Fat, Study Shows

The antioxidant responsible for grapefruits’ bitter taste may cause the liver to break down fat and increase body cells’ sensitivity to insulin, according to a new study. Naringenin, ...
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Non-Stick Cookware Chemical Linked with Babies’ Weights

A group of compounds used in a variety of products, including non-stick cookware, may influence a baby’s growth in the womb and after birth, a new study suggests. ...
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Kids With Ear Infections May Not Need Antibiotics, New Guidelines Say

Young children with ear infections don’t necessarily need antibiotic treatment right away. In fact, they may not need the medication at all, according to new guidelines from an ...
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Could a Blood Test Detect Autism? Study Aims to Answer

A simple blood test might be able to reveal whether a child has autism, according to researchers who recently launched a study to evaluate such a test. The ...
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Docs Divided Over Best Oxygen Levels for Preemies

Extremely premature babies need oxygen to help them breathe, but exactly how much oxygen is best for these infants is a controversial topic. Two new studies aim to ...
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How Motherhood Changes the Brain

Chocolate treats and sentimental cards may sweeten mom’s belly and heart this Mother’s Day, but it turns out motherhood also goes right to the noggin, with plenty of ...
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Indoor Tanners Use Beds Despite Boosting Skin Cancer Risk

Many teens and young adults who tan indoors do so despite knowing the health risks of the practice, according to a new survey. The results show 86 percent ...
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Doctors Urged to Tell Young Patients About Skin Cancer Danger

Fair-skinned children, teens and young adults should learn about ways to reduce their risk of skin cancer from their primary care doctors, a government-appointed panel of experts recommends. ...
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