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October 23, 2015

Longer 'exposure' to US may raise immigrants' obesity risk

A new study finds that the longer immigrants from Mexico, and their U.S.-born offspring, spend in the United States, the greater their odds of becoming obese

October 23, 2015

Fecal Matter Lurks on 1 in 6 Mobile Phones

A new study finds one in six cell phones is contaminated with fecal matter. Traces of E. coli bacteria found on phones are most likely due to device owners not washing their hands properly after using the bathroom, researchers said  

October 23, 2015

HIV-Positive Porn Actor Calls for Condom Use

An adult film actor who tested positive for HIV says he now wishes he had known more about the risks of contracting sexually transmitted diseases in the industry and is calling for mandatory condom use in porn films

October 23, 2015

Mom declared brain dead one month ago, gives birth to twins

Christine Bolden, 26, was already brain dead from aneurysms, but doctors kept her on a respirator for a month to allow for the development of babies who were born prematurely at 25 weeks

October 23, 2015

Natural remedies to combat diarrhea

When our digestive system works well, we feel good. But when it works poorly, we can feel really lousy.  Here are some causes of diarrhea and how to relieve symptoms naturally.

October 23, 2015

Whole foods: Cheaper than junk food, more nutritious

How to eat healthy and save money, too 

October 23, 2015

More Older Americans Have Knee Pain, Replacement

Older Americans are increasingly complaining of aching knees, and getting those knees replaced, even though X-ray evidence of knee arthritis is not on the rise  

October 23, 2015

Beware the potential risks of bee pollen supplements

When it comes to supplements, natural doesn’t always mean safe.  Experts are warning that taking natural bee pollen supplements may come with the risk of suffering a serious allergic reaction, including life-threatening anaphylactic shock

October 23, 2015

10 things you're wasting time on at the gym

There is merit in being efficient in the gym. First off, it gives you time for other, non-gym stuff in life. What’s more, it breeds greater mental intensity. So here are 10 ways you might be wasting time in the gym.

October 23, 2015

Very early preemies face neurodevelopmental risks

Babies who are born at 25 weeks' gestation or earlier and survive early life have a "substantial likelihood" of having a very low IQ or other neurodevelopmental problems in childhood, researchers said today.