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Premature Births Predicted by Blood Test

More than 80 percent of preterm births can be spotted in advance with a blood test during the second trimester of pregnancy, a new study suggests. The blood ...
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7 Surprising Health Benefits of Dog Ownership

You may not think so when you get a heart-stopping veterinarian bill — or when all your dog does is laze on the couch and watch TV with ...
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‘Magic Mushrooms’ Could Treat Depression & Addiction

The hallucinogen found in “magic mushrooms” could help treat a variety of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety and even addiction, researchers say. A new study provides clues on ...
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The Truth About Herbal Supplements for Stress

Many herbs and natural substances are marketed as remedies for stress, but such products are unlikely to be the answer to life’s tensions, experts say. There’s little evidence ...
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Sleep, Anxiety Drugs Linked to Dementia

Older adults taking psychiatric medications, such as Valium or Xanax, may be at increased risk of dementia, a new French study suggests. In the reports, adults older than ...
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Wrinkles Reveal Clues to Women’s Bone Health

Your laugh lines may offer clues to the health of your bones, according to a new study. The results show that for women in their 40s and 50s, ...
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How to Look Younger? Have Older Friends

Scientists have confirmed a rather simple tip for looking younger that doesn’t require plastic surgery, Botox or expensive anti-wrinkle creams: Hang out with old people. We underestimate the ...
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Work Stress Causes 10 Percent of Strokes

Mental stress at work may increase the risk of stroke, a new study says. The results show that among men in middle and high social classes, those who ...
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What Can You Do to Prevent Heart Failure?

“The Healthy Geezer” answers questions about health and aging in his weekly column.  Question. What can you do to prevent heart failure? Answer: There are a number of ...
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Chronic Kidney Disease: Symptoms and Treatment

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the gradual and permanent loss of kidney function over time, usually over months to years. The most common causes of chronic kidney failure ...
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