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December 8, 2016

Athletes may need to work more than the rest of us to avoid the flu

Athletes who cram in extra workouts over the holidays to avoid packing on extra pounds also need to take extra precautions to avoid getting sick, recent guidelines stress.

December 7, 2016

Skin-to-skin contact after birth good for mom and baby

Skin-to-skin contact between mothers and newborns immediately after birth can be used to promote breastfeeding and may give babies a better start in life, according to a new review of existing evidence.

December 7, 2016

5 reasons your gums bleed when you brush

The night before a teeth cleaning, most of us like to get in there deep.

December 6, 2016

IUDS, implants may be best birth control for women with diabetes

The two most effective hormonal birth control methods for women in general are also excellent options for women with diabetes, according to a new study.

December 6, 2016

Menopause tied to faster decline in women's lung function

Age-related decline in women's lung function may speed up during and after menopause, a recent study suggests.

December 5, 2016

Higher blood clot risk after starting testosterone treatment

Men may have an increased risk of blood clots after they start taking testosterone to treat sexual dysfunction, a recent study suggests.

December 5, 2016

Ohio teen turns science project into published research

While most 16-year-olds are focusing on getting a driver's license or landing that first job, Alex Serpen can call himself a published researcher.

December 2, 2016

Vegetarian and vegan diets good for kids and adults, nutritionists say

Plant-based diets are tied to a lower risk of health problems like heart disease, diabetes, obesity and certain cancers - and pretty much anyone can eat this way, according to a leading group of nutritionists.

December 1, 2016

Tips to ease perimenopause symptoms

For women in their 40s, perimenopause can kick in, causing all kinds of problems.

December 1, 2016

Obesity and diabetes by middle age tied to heart failure later on

People who reach middle age without developing high blood pressure, diabetes or obesity may have a lower risk of heart failure later in life, a recent study suggests.