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Psychotherapy May Help Teens with Fibromyalgia

Teens with juvenile fibromyalgia experience less depression and disability when they undergo talk therapy, a new study shows. People with fibromyalgia experience fatigue and chronic, widespread pain in their muscles ...
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Immune System Researchers Win Nobel Prize in Medicine

The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded this morning to researchers whose work provided key insights into how the immune system is activated. Three researchers, Bruce A. Beutler ...
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Women Pack on Pounds After Marriage, Men After Divorce

Beginning or ending a marriage can take a toll on your waistline, a new study says. But exactly when you need to start loosening your belt may depend ...
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High Testosterone Helps Prevent Muscle Loss in Older Men

High testosterone levels in men may protect against loss of muscle mass as they age, a new study says. Men over age 65 in the study who had ...
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Unhappy Meals: Parents Don’t Choose Healthier Fast Foods

At fast food restaurants, the some kids are geting half of their daily calorie needs just from lunch, a new study shows. That’s because most parents buy their ...
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Dieters Easily Fooled by Misnamed Foods

Because dieters are more inclined than non-dieters to seek out foods that are labeled as healthy, they also are more likely to choose mislabeled foods that are actually ...
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Suicidal Thoughts Should Be Taken Seriously

“The Healthy Geezer” answers questions about health and aging in his weekly column. Question: What causes suicidal feelings in older people? Answer: Depression is usually associated with suicide ...
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The Truth About Red Dye No. 2

If you live in Canada or Europe, there’s a good chance you’ve consumed amaranth, the crimson food dye also known as Red No. 2. But you won’t find ...
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Over-the-Counter Drug for Insomnia & Incontinence Can Kill

Common over-the counter and prescription medications known as anticholinergics can cause cognitive impairment and can lead to death, a new study says. The group includes over-the-counter products containing ...
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Nutrition Labels on Menus Don’t Alter Habits

Letting consumers know exactly how many calories are in their food might do little to change their eating habits, a new study suggests. The results show that, in ...
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