Bad Medicine
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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.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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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.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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Can Acupuncture Help Women Get Pregnant?By Christopher Wanjek Published
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Disease Prevention Celebrated but Rarely PracticedBy Christopher Wanjek Published
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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.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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Obesity Bias Common Among Medical StudentsTwo separate studies suggest how obese patients might be treated by doctors.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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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.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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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.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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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.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
