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Published August 14, 2013
Adults born to obese mothers are more likely to die earlier than those born to normal weight mothers, according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal.
Published August 13, 2013
New research suggests that consuming added sugars, such as those found in candy, may prove toxic – even within the recommended dietary limits for humans.
Published August 09, 2013
A new study is offering clues as to how the stomach fights off infections – a discovery that could someday help people suffering from conditions like irritable bowel disease (IBD).
Published August 08, 2013
A zombie apocalypse: Is it medically possible? Scenarios depicting large-scale attacks of the undead have been playing out on the big screen for years. And this fall, they’ll hit classrooms too.
Published August 06, 2013
While PEDs may offer players some athletic advantage, their impact on long-term health can be severe.
Published August 01, 2013
People who have been diagnosed with anemia have a nearly 41 percent higher risk for developing dementia than those who are not anemic, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology.
Published July 30, 2013
Mothers faced with the decision of whether or not to breastfeed now have new evidence to consider: skipping formula in favor of breast milk could affect a child’s intelligence later in life.
Published July 29, 2013
Living near a benzene release site – such as a refinery or plant that releases the chemical into the air or water supply – puts people at a higher risk for contracting non-Hodgkin lymphoma, according to a new study.
Published July 26, 2013
In the aftermath of the school lunch poisoning in Bihar, India last week, which resulted in the deaths of 23 children, questions have been raised about how similar tragedies can be prevented in the future.
Published July 25, 2013
Height may be a disadvantage for some women when it comes to their risk for developing cancer.