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Suzanne Somers' Health Advice May Be Dangerously WrongIn her many television appearances, Suzanne Somers offers health advice to women. But what she says doesn't always hold up as fact, and in some cases, following her advice could be harmful.
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Eye Drops Could Treat Age-Related Macular Degenerationneuroscience -
Philadelphia Children's Hospital Bans Dietary Supplementsfood-drink -
Why Hard Drinkers Have Problems with BonesBinge drinkers and alcoholics are known to have weak bones, and to heal slowly after a fracture.
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Weighty Issue: Is It Healthy for Seniors to be a Little Overweight?heart-circulation -
Sleeping Beauty: Science Proves Beauty Rest Is Realsleep -
No Excuses: Even 1-Minute Workouts Benefit Healthexercise -
Helping Kids Shed Weight by Changing Home RoutinesImproving home habits such as less TV, more sleep and family meals can help reduce childhood obesity.
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Diabetes Discovery: Protein Pathway Points to Possible Treatmenthealth -
Making Adult Hospitals More Like Children Hospitalsmedicine-drugs -
Losing Weight: Lifestyle Changes Trump Any DietThe type of diet (low-carb, low-fat) doesn't matter when maintaining healthy weight, because only lifestyle changes lead to long-term changes.
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New 'Consciousness Meter' Could Aid Brain-Injury TreatmentsPeople with brain injuries may have varying levels of consciousness, and now researchers say they may have a way to measure a person's consciousness.
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How Cranberries Stop Bacteria in Their TracksCranberry juice may stall urinary tract infections, according to new research. Bacteria cells growing in lab dishes were stopped in their tracks by the compounds found in cranberries.
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Falun Gong: Exercises & Spiritual MovementFalun Gong is a modern exercise and spiritual movement that began in China in 1992.
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Can Acupuncture Help Women Get Pregnant?reproductive-health -
Disease Prevention Celebrated but Rarely Practicedviruses-infections-disease -
Want to Live Longer? Eat a Plant-Based DietVegetarians had significantly lower risk of death compared to meat-eaters among 73,000 people, published today in JAMA.
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Obesity Bias Common Among Medical StudentsTwo separate studies suggest how obese patients might be treated by doctors.
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Do Fast-Food Restaurants Fall Short on Their Health Claims?Fast-food restaurants' claim of having healthy menus falls flat in a new analysis showing that they are only marginally healthier than 14 years ago.
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How to Reduce Gun Violence: Book Finds Common GroundPublic support for certain gun control policies is strong, according to a new book.
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What is Homeopathy?Homeopathy is an alternative medical practice. No scientific studies support its use.
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Shaped Like an Apple? Beware Kidney DiseaseEven in the lean, belly fat can raise the risk of kidney disease, and scientists may know why.
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How School Lunches Can Help Fight ObesityFree school lunches can reduce childhood obesity if done correctly.
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Doctors Detect Obesity Bug on BreathA gut microbe that may help people pack on pounds produces methane detectable on your breath.
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