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Light in Your Bedroom Is No Good for Your Health

Keeping your bedroom dark not only helps you get a good night’s sleep, but may significantly...
U.S. Death Rate From Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Triples Over Two Decades

Americans may have a collective drinking problem, made worse by the obesity epidemic, new research suggests....
Bitter or Savory, Taste Genes Could Influence Your Diet

People who have never outgrown an aversion to broccoli, or an addiction to potato chips, can...

Weight-Loss Surgery May Greatly Lower Odds for Many Cancers
Dropping a load of pounds through weight-loss surgery can significantly decrease your risk of...
- Posted June 8, 2022
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Obesity in Teen Years Might Trigger Type 1 Diabetes
Obesity is a well-known risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Now, a large new...
- Posted June 6, 2022
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New Weight-Loss Drug Looks Good in Trial
A newly approved drug for type 2 diabetes may be a game-changer for treating...
- Posted June 6, 2022
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Surprising Factors That Raise (or Lower) Your Odds for COVID-19
A new study offers some unexpected conclusions about what factors might influence your chances...
- Posted June 3, 2022
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Emotional Eating in Kids: How Much of It Is Mom’s Fault?
If a mother reaches for cakes, chocolates or other snacks when she’s feeling down,...
- Posted April 30, 2022
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Intermittent Fasting: Is It Better Than Typical Weight-Loss Diets?
“Time-restricted” eating has become a popular weight-loss tactic, but a new clinical trial finds...
- Posted April 21, 2022
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Extra Pounds Double Women’s Risk of Endometrial Cancer
Obesity is tied to many types of cancer, and new research finds that over...
- Posted April 21, 2022
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