Bad Medicine
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Dystextia: Garbled Phone Text May Be Sign of a StrokeA woman's garbled text message to her son turned out to be a sign that she was having a stroke. This is the fourth incident now reported of someone with a stroke having "dystextia," researchers say.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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Vaccines Do Not Increase Risk of Multiple SclerosisGetting a vaccination does not increase people's risk of developing multiple sclerosis, as some anti-vaccination groups have suggested, a new study finds.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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Feeling Bummed? How Disappointment Works in the BrainBy Christopher Wanjek Published
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Too Much Iron from Meat May Raise Heart RisksThe iron in red meat may raise your risk for heart disease, but iron in vegetables seems to have no ill effect, a new study says.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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Improve the Food, Not Just the Food Label (Op-Ed)Opinion A recent proposal aims to change the information we see on food labels. But what's really needed is an improvement to the quality of the food, not just the food labels.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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The Poop on Pooping: 5 Misconceptions ExplainedCountdown You may think you know your stuff when it comes to pooping and your health, but misconceptions are common. Here's the truth about poop and your health.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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'Anti-Aging' Hormone May Actually Shorten LifeBy Christopher Wanjek Published
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Vicious Cycle of Weight Gain, Inactivity Causes ObesityPeople who are obese spend less than 1 minute per day doing vigorous physical activity, a new study finds.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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Vegetarian Diets Lower Blood Pressure BestPeople who eat a vegetarian diet tend to have healthier blood pressure levels than those who don't, according to new research.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
