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Clue to Centenarians’ Longevity: A Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet may be one of the keys to long life, a new study suggests. Researchers in Italy found that people living in mountain villages on the ...
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Circumcision’s Benefits Outweigh Risks, Doctors Say

The health benefits of circumcision outweigh the procedure’s risks, and the operation should be covered by insurance, according to new recommendations from an influential group of doctors. The ...
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Stroke: Symptoms, Tests and Treatment

According to the National Stroke Association, stroke is the No. 3 cause of death in the United States. Still, as many as 80 percent of such deaths are ...
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Defective Birth Control Could Spur Big Lawsuits for Pfizer

It’s possible that women who become pregnant after taking the defective birth control pills Pfizer recalled today (Feb. 1) could sue the drug company for unwanted pregnancies, experts ...
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Pesticide Exposure Before Birth Linked to Lower IQ in Kids

Exposure to pesticides in the womb may harm a baby’s brain and hinder the child’s intelligence, according to three new studies published today (April 21). All the studies ...
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Salmonella Illnesses Linked To Organic Eggs

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) are investigating illnesses in at least six people in Minnesota that are connected with a ...
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Arsenic Found in Organic Baby Formula, Cereal Bars

You may think you’re being extra-healthy when you chose foods labeled “organic,” but some of these products contain arsenic, a compound that may increase the risk of cancer, ...
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Summer Recipes for Health: Organic Tomatoes

Organic tomatoes aren’t sprayed with chemical pesticides. For me, that’s a major reason to buy organic, but it’s not the only reason. Have you noticed that the tomatoes ...
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ADHD Meds Delay Puberty in Boys, Study Suggests

A medication taken by millions of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may delay puberty, at least temporarily, according to a new study in animals. High doses ...
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ADHD Medications: 5 Vital Questions and Answers

The news that 11 percent of U.S. children are now diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comes at a time when doctors are increasingly concerned about overuse of medication ...
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