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Cancer Risk Higher in Families of Women with Early-Onset Breast Cancer

Having a mother or sister who develops breast cancer before she’s 35 may signal a heightened risk of developing cancer for other family members, a new study suggests. ...
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Brain Microbleeds Provide Clue for Alzheimer’s Disease Origins

Brain microbleeds, stemming from tiny, ruptured blood vessels, might help explain how blood vessel damage and amyloid plaque buildup work together to cause Alzheimer’s disease, a new review ...
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Would NYC’s Ban on Big Sodas Reduce Obesity? Experts Weigh In

A proposal to ban the sale of large, sugar-sweetened drinks in some New York City establishments is an important first step in combating the obesity epidemic but is ...
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Obesity: Causes, Complications & Treatments

With a third of Americans classified as obese, this pressing health concern requires diligent eating and exercise habits as well as careful medical attention. According to the Cleveland ...
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Car Crashes Cost $41 Billion Per Year

Car crashes are not only deadly, they’re expensive. Motor vehicle crash-related deaths in the United States resulted in an estimated $41 billion in medical and work-loss costs in ...
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Why We’ll Try Breast Milk Foods (It’s Not for Health Reasons)

It seems the popularity of foods made from human breast milk is on the rise. Last week, a London ice cream shop unveiled a “Baby Gaga” flavor made ...
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Brains of Breast-Feeding Moms More Responsive to Baby’s Cries

In a finding that won’t surprise many mothers, a new study says breast-feeding may help secure the bond between mother and child. But the study also offers one ...
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Mind & Body: ‘Chilled Out’ People Have Higher Obesity, Depression Risk

People who seem to face stressful situations without blinking an eye may have an increased risk of health woes such as obesity and depression, according to a new ...
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Breast-feeding Boosts Children’s Test Scores, Study Finds

Breast-feeding babies may provide children with an academic advantage later in life, according to a new study. Infants breast-fed for at least six months after birth scored higher ...
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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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