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Regular Exercise Helps Ease Kids’ Depression and Anxiety
A new study finds exercise decreases symptoms of depression and anxiety in children and teens – and may offer an alternative to antidepressants.
27 Jun
Low Levels of A Common Drinking Water Contaminant Linked to Premature Birth
In a new study, nitrate levels well below the EPA limit for drinking water were associated with an increased risk of premature birth and low-birthweight babies.
Close to 150,000 Pounds of Ready-to-eat Bologna Recalled Due to Mislabeling
Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. is recalling almost 150,000 pounds of ready-to-eat bologna due to mislabeling.
The recalled lunch meats contain meat or poultry source materials that are not listed on the product labels, CBS News reports.
The bologna was sold under various names and labels and was prod...
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Nestle, Other Food Companies Vow to Ban Artificial Colors
Nestle has joined a growing list of major food companies pledging to voluntarily eliminate artificial colors from their U.S. products by the middle of next year amid mounting health concerns.
"We are always looking for different ways to offer great tasting, compelling choices for our consumers," Nestle's U.S. CEO Marty Thompson said in a s...
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
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Need A 'Eureka' Moment? Take A Good Nap, Study Says
Do you enjoy “eureka” moments, when sudden insight or inspiration strikes seemingly from nowhere?
Then you definitely need to sleep on it, a new study says.
People are more likely to have sudden “eureka” moments on nagging problems if they can reach a deeper phase of sleep during a nap, researchers reported Ju...
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Could Your Address Determine Your Dementia Risk?
Your address might influence your risk for dementia, a new study says.
People living in poor neighborhoods appear to be more likely to have biological risk factors for inflammation and Alzheimer’s disease, researchers reported June 25 in the journal Neurology.
“These results suggest that neighborhood disadvantage...
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Exercise Helps Kids' Mood Disorders, Can Serve As Alternative To Meds, Review Finds
Regular exercise can ease mood disorders in children and teens, offering an alternative to medications like antidepressants, a new evidence review has concluded.
Both anxiety and depression decrease when kids take part in structured exercise programs, researchers reported June 26 in Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adoles...
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Severe Bleeding After Delivery Linked To Long-Term Heart Health Problems
The health of women who experience severe bleeding after giving birth can remain in peril for up to 15 years afterward, a major new evidence review says.
Women who survive postpartum hemorrhage are 76% more likely to suffer health problems like heart failure, stroke and heart disease for more than a decade afterward, researchers report in ...
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New Test Can Predict, Help Prevent Miscarriage
An experimental test can predict a woman’s risk of miscarriage, based on problems in the womb lining that occur prior to pregnancy.
In some women, an essential biological process that prepares the endometrium for pregnancy doesn’t progress properly, increasing the risk of miscarriage, researchers report in the journal Scien...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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'Pill-On-A-String' Could Revolutionize Testing For Throat Cancer
The thought of swallowing a pill on a thread isn’t the most pleasant notion, but it could be a vastly better alternative for people at increased risk of throat cancer, a new study says.
For nearly 20 years, U.K. resident Duncan Cook has had regular endoscopies to monitor his case of Barrett’s esophagus, a condition in which aci...
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
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Toxic Mercury in Gators Is a Warning Sign for Other Species
The swamps of Georgia and South Carolina harbor something more dangerous than the alligators for which they’re best known.
Researchers studying the ancient reptiles found high levels of mercury, a potent neurotoxin. Their discovery — reported in the June issue of the journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry &mdas...
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
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Want To Run Better? Try Focusing Your Eyes Straight Ahead
If you’re looking to boost your running performance, try this simple tip: Keep your eyes on the finish line.
New research shows that narrowing your focus while running — especially as you get closer to the end — can help you run faster and push harder.
The study, which examined nearly 1,600 runners, found that this ...
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