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If you’re in your 50s and your typical day involves sitting at a desk followed by lounging on the sofa and succumbing to late-night snacks, the long-term toll on your mind might be greater than you think.
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Older black women who need vitamin D supplements don’t need more to take more than white women, a new study concludes.
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A contagious cancer that has almost decimated the Tasmanian devil population probably won’t drive the species into extinction, a new study suggests.
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In what researchers are calling a first, a new analysis suggests that the greater a woman’s exposure to a type of common chemical compound called PFCs, the greater her risk for developing osteoarthritis.
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In the race to conception, the female body is set up to separate weak sperm from strong, researchers report.
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Chances are you’ve never heard of human metapneumovirus. But, it’s quite possible that you’ve been sick with this respiratory germ at some point in your life.
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Pumped breast milk might not be quite as good as milk that comes directly from Mom’s breast, a new study suggests.
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Abusive bosses not only cause misery for the employees they target, but they also poison the work environment for the victims’ co-workers, a new study indicates.
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Social media is now a key part of American youngsters’ lives, so parents need to provide guidance and rules to help them enjoy its benefits and protect them from potential dangers, experts say.
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Living in an area with many outdoor fast-food ads may be linked to weight gain, according to a new study.
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