Cari Nierenberg has been writing about health and wellness topics for online news outlets and print publications for more than two decades. Her work has been published by Live Science, The Washington Post, WebMD, Scientific American, among others. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition from Cornell University and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Communication from Boston University.
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Feeling Burned Out at Work? Study IDs 2 Key ReasonsA "mismatch" between an employee's inner needs and the characteristics of his or her job can be a recipe for burnout, a new study finds.
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Can Hypnosis Improve Kids' Health?Hypnosis may help kids with certain health problems, such as stomach pain or anxiety, say research scientists who have studied hypnotherapy in children.
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10 'Barbaric' Medical Treatments That Are Still Used TodayBy Cari Nierenberg Published
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Unequal Division of Labor in Marriage Ups Risk of DivorceAs the expectations for husbands and wives have changed over time, so have the factors that may affect a couple's risk of divorce, a new study shows.
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Molar Pregnancy: Signs, Symptoms & TreatmentA molar pregnancy, also called hydatidiform mole, is an abnormal growth of placental tissue in a woman's uterus.
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Do Your Ears Ring? How to Deal with TinnitusAbout one in 10 American adults has a persistent ringing in the ears, a condition called chronic tinnitus, a new study suggests.
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Healthy Kids: Homemade Meals Not Always BestIs homemade baby food better for babies?
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Why Does Synthetic Marijuana Make People Act Like Zombies?Users of increasingly popular street drugs called synthetic cannabinoids are showing some incredibly strange behaviors.
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Plunging Neckline May Help Women Land More Job InterviewsWomen who wear a sexy outfit in a job application photo may have a much better shot of landing an interview, a new study that involved mostly male job recruiters finds.
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How to Fix 9 Common Skin ProblemsSome skin flaws are harmless and purely cosmetic concerns, while others should be looked at by a doctor. Here's a guide to treating both types.
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Memory-Boosting Trick: Exercise After LearningIf you want to remember something you just learned, you may want to exercise 4 hours after learning it, a new study suggests.
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Low Vitamin Levels May Be Linked with Migraines in KidsKids who frequently get migraines may be more likely to have low levels of certain vitamins, a new study finds.
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Do Weight-Loss Drugs Work? 5 Medications ComparedIn a new study, researchers reviewed all the science on the five drugs approved in the U.S. for people who want to lose weight.
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Cancer Clues in the Breath: Test Could Ease ScreeningA simple breath test can detect changes in people with lung cancer, a new study reports.
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Are Fewer Women in Exercise Studies Because of Their Periods?Women may be under-represented in exercise research, experts say in a new opinion piece.
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4 Biting and Stinging Bugs to Avoid This SummerBut sometimes, bugs get a bad rap -- most are beneficial to people. But a small percentage of them can affect our health.
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Women with Migraines More Prone to Heart DiseaseMore evidence shows there may be a link between migraine headaches and heart disease in women, researchers say.
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Why Having the 'Ideal' Partner Doesn't Mean You'll Be HappyRelationship bliss does not depend on having your "ideal" partner, a new study finds.
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The Science of Intuition: How to Measure 'Hunches' and 'Gut Feelings'People can use their intuition to made decisions faster, more accurately and with more confidence, a new study finds.
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The Weird Way Your Latitude May Affect Your Blood PressureResearchers turned to Chile -- the longest country in the world -- to investigate how latitude effects blood pressure.
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Tips for Keeping Kids Safe in Swimming PoolsA cool dip on a hot day can feel great. But pools can be dangerous for little ones.
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E-Cigarettes: What Vaping Does to Your BodyWith the recent increase in e-ciggs' popularity, evidence is beginning to emerge on what they do to people's health.
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Autism Risk Linked to High Folate Levels in PregnancyWomen who have high levels of certain B vitamins during pregnancy may be more likely to have a child with autism, a new study suggests.
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Black Henna Tattoos Can Cause Severe Skin Reactions, Case ShowsA compound that is used to make henna appear darker may trigger allergies, doctors say.
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