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A Man in China Had Electrodes Implanted in His Brain to Treat His Meth Addiction. How Could It Work?A man in China who spent years battling a methamphetamine addiction has had a device inserted into his brain to treat his addiction, according to news reports.
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Could CTE Be Diagnosed Before a Person Dies? This Protein May Be the KeyResearchers have identified a possible biomarker for the degenerative brain disease called chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
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More Than Two-Thirds of Americans Are Overweight or ObeseMore than two-thirds of women and three-fourths of men in the U.S. are now either overweight or obese, according to a new study.
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Spinal Injuries Increasing Among Older AdultsThere has been a significant increase in traumatic spinal cord injuries in older adults in the U.S., according to a new study.
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Majority of Teens Surf the Web for Answers to Health QuestionsThe vast majority of teenagers now surf the Internet when they want answers to questions about their health, a new nationwide survey finds.
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For Varicose Veins, Laser Treatment Is BestFor people with varicose veins, laser therapy remains the best option for treatment, a new study says.
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Breast Cancer Risk Drops for Active Older WomenOlder women who exercise -- even less than the recommended amount -- still decrease their risk of developing breast cancer, a new study finds.
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Erectile Dysfunction in Military Males Is Triple the NormYoung men in the U.S. military are more likely to have erectile dysfunction than their civilian counterparts, but few military men get treatment, according to a new study.
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Using iPads Could Help Older Adults' Thinking AbilitiesOlder adults who tech novices, but learned to use an iPad showed improvements in their thinking and memory skills, a new study finds.
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Alcohol Linked with 88,000 Premature Deaths YearlyDrinking alcohol excessively is responsible for 1 in 10 deaths among working-age adults, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Depression and Heart Disease Linked in Middle-Age WomenIn women, depression and heart disease may be linked, a new study finds.
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After Puberty, Kids' Gender Determines Reaction to Caffeine, Study SaysBoys and girls react differently to caffeine after puberty, according to a new study.
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Centenarians: Study Reveals What They Die of, and WhereWhat do people who live to be over 100 eventually die from? A new study holds clues.
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Can the Chickenpox Vaccine Cause Shingles Later in Life?The painful skin condition shingles is on the rise in the U.S. leading some to wonder whether the use of the chickenpox vaccine is to blame.
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Tiny Magnets Pose Dangerous Risk to Children, Study FindsThe number of cases of children ingesting magnets has tripled, resulting in serious injuries that require surgery, according to a new study.
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Pregnant Women at Higher Risk for Serious Car Accidents, Study SaysPregnant women -- especially those in their second trimester of pregnancy -- may be at increased risk of being in a car accident, a new study finds.
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An 'Exercise Snack' May Help Control Blood Sugar LevelsA short, intense bout of exercise before meals may help control blood sugar levels, a new study finds.
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Women's Pelvic Surgeries Soar Since 1990sAbout 20 percent of women now will have pelvic surgery during her lifetime, nearly double the risk of having one of these surgeries in the 1990s, a new study says.
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When Wives Get Sick, Risk of Divorce Rises, Study SaysCouples may be more likely to divorce if the woman in the couple develops a serious illness, a new study suggests.
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The Trick to Getting Your Kids to Help Around the HouseKids may be more likely to help around the house if parents reinforce their self-identity as a good person, a new study suggests.
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Apathy in Older Adults May Signal Brain ProblemsFor some elderly people, apathy may be a signal that the brain is shrinking a bit faster than normal, a new study suggests.
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High-Fat Diet Increases Breast Cancer Risk, Study FindsEating a diet high in saturated fat may increase women's risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests.
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Exercise in Young-Adult Years May Improve Brain FunctionPeople who are fitter in their 20s may have sharper minds in their 40s and 50s, a new study finds.
