Health News - 2018 Science and Medicine Articles

What Are CT Scans and How Do They Work?

November 14, 2018 | Reference

A computed tomography (CT) scan is a quick and painless way to diagnose an injury, abnormality or disease.
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Low-Carb Diets May Burn More Calories

November 14, 2018 | Article

Keeping weight off may be about more than just "calories in and calories out."
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How the Midnight Sun Gave This Man 'Rotten Zombie Skin'

November 13, 2018 | Article

A midnight sun can evoke many images, including those of an endless night and a beautiful, soft light — but a really awful sunburn probably isn't one of them.
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Why You Can Blame Your Mom If You're Still Single

November 13, 2018 | Article

Traits passed down by Mom could explain your relationship patterns.
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'Move More and Sit Less': These Are the New Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

November 12, 2018 | Article

After a decade, Americans have new physical activity guidelines to aim for — and officials hope the changes will get more people encouraged to get moving.
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Keto, Mediterranean or Vegan: Which Diet Is Best for the Heart?

November 12, 2018 | Article

How do these three diets stack up against each other when it comes to heart health?
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Both Bacteria and Viruses Can Cause Pneumonia, But One Is Much Worse for the Heart

November 11, 2018 | Article

Pneumonia caused by bacterial infections poses a much greater threat to the heart than pneumonia caused by viral infections, a new study suggests.
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