• Playing Sports Might Sharpen Your Hearing

    Playing sports may improve the brain’s ability to process sounds, a finding that could lead to new therapies for people who struggle with hearing, researchers report. “No one would argue against the fact that sports lead to...

    • Posted December 9, 2019
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  • Is Timing Everything for SIDS Risk?

    New research suggests that a baby’s age may offer clues to sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) — formerly known as SIDS. The study identified two unique groups of babies who died from SUID — one who died...

    • Posted December 9, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 9, 2019

    Man Without Testicles Receives One From Twin Brother in Rare Surgery Special Kitty Mixed Grill Dinner Pate Recalled Moderate Drinking May Increase Cancer Risk in Japanese: Study

    • Posted December 9, 2019
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  • CBD Medicine May Help Ease Another Form of Seizure

    Prescription-grade CBD may help control hard-to-treat seizures caused by a rare genetic disorder, a preliminary study suggests. The study involved 224 patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) — a genetic condition that affects about one in 6,000...

    • Posted December 9, 2019
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  • Health Tip: The Importance of Hydration

    Though exercise and proper diet are essential to maintaining good health, the body’s basic need for water is often overlooked. Not drinking enough water can be dangerous and have a plethora of negative effects, says Texas Health...

    • Posted December 9, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

    Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack, says the American Heart Association. Women and men can have different symptoms, so it’s important to know the hallmarks of a heart attack for each...

    • Posted December 9, 2019
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  • How to Avoid Stained Teeth When You Enjoy Red Wine

    You don’t have to wind up with stained teeth if you toast the holidays with red wine, an expert says. “The strength of your enamel and how prone you are to plaque buildup is key to how...

    • Posted December 8, 2019
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  • Good Workouts Might Extend a Woman’s Life

    If you can tackle a tough workout, that may bode well for your longevity, new research suggests. A woman’s risk of dying from heart disease, cancer or other causes is much lower if she can engage in...

    • Posted December 7, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 6, 2019

    Retail Prescription Drug Prices Fall For First Time in 45 Years Premature Babies Have Higher Risk of Diabetes New Results for Experimental Alzheimer's Drug

    • Posted December 6, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Managing ADHD in Adults

    About 4 percent of adults have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says Harvard University Medical School. Adults with ADHD tend to have more difficulty with attention and memory, rather than with hyperactivity, as with children. To help manage...

    • Posted December 6, 2019
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