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Eating Right Might Give You a Better Hair Day

Many people don’t think much about the health of their hair — that is, until its starts thinning. If you’re noticing a significant increase in the amount of ...
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In Elderly, Metabolic Syndrome May Lead to Memory Decline

Metabolic syndrome, which is a cluster of medical issues that includes high blood pressure, a large waist and low HDL (good) cholesterol levels, may bring on mental decline ...
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Half of Teens with Autism Bullied

Nearly half of children with autism are bullied, a new study says. Researchers surveyed 920 parents of teens with autism spectrum disorders, and 46 percent of them said ...
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Fibromyalgia: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized mainly by fatigue and widespread pain in muscles and joints. It affects about 2 percent of the U.S. population and affects seven ...
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How Green Tea May Thwart Lung Cancer

A new study shows for the first time how a compound in green tea might work to suppress lung cancer. A compound found in green tea, called EGCG, ...
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Mental Ability May Fade as Heart Disease Risk Factors Rise

Middle-aged people with risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol may also be at risk for memory decline, according to a new ...
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People with Asthma, Allergies Should Avoid Air Fresheners, Scented Products

People with asthma or allergies may want to avoid air fresheners and other chemicals used to spread fragrant scents through their homes, and their doctors should be aware ...
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Out-of-Control Blood Pressure Higher for Cops & Firefighters

Firefighters and police officers are less likely to know they have high blood pressure and to take medicine to treat the condition compared with workers in many other ...
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Mom’s Prenatal Stress Raises Child’s Risk of Infectious Disease

The children of women who experience a stressful life event either during or before pregnancy are at an increased risk of being hospitalized from infectious disease, according to ...
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Evidence Mounts for Link Between Alzheimer’s, Smoking

A group of chemicals found in cigarette smoke and car exhaust may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or accelerate its onset, according to a group of ...
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