Year: 2016
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Some Breastfeeding Advice Worth Ditching: US Task Force
A review of scientific evidence on breastfeeding out today found that some long-held advice is worth ditching, including that babies…
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Highly Caffeinated Drinks May Affect Brain: Study
Drinking highly caffeinated beverages mixed with alcohol triggers changes in the adolescent brain which are similar to taking cocaine, suggests…
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Younger Pregnant Women More Prone to Strokes: Study
According to a study, pregnancy in young women may increase the risk of stroke as compared to their older counterparts…
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Aerobic Exercises May Help Slow Down Memory Loss in Elderly
Regular aerobic exercise may be beneficial for older adults,who have been suffering from memory and thinking problems, says new research.…
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Teenage Weight Tied to Odds of Diabetes-Related Death
The increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and eventually dying from the disease, begins early in life and at…
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Kids Need Just Two Doses of Cancer Vaccine
Kids aged 11-12 should get only two doses of a vaccine to prevent cancers caused by human papillomavirus, instead of…
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Malta Tops EU Obesity Rankings, Romania Thinnest
Malta has the highest proportion of obese adults in Europe, according to EU figures released Thursday, while Romania is the…
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Raising a Vegan Baby: There’s a Right Way And a Wrong Way
There’s a right way and a wrong way to raise a baby on vegan food. Those who get it wrong,…
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World Iodine Deficiency Day: Understanding the Importance of Iodine
Minerals and vitamins are vital for a healthy life. They play a significant role in the physical and mental development…
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Men Can Also Get Osteoporosis
Long thought to be a “women’s disease”, osteoporosis can affect men too because apart from the hormonal changes around menopause,…
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