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Sports for Brain Power
Find the Olympic Games inspiring? Certain Olympic sports may provide added brain health benefits beyond entertainment.
Allergies May Keep Brain Cancer at Bay
Allergies are such a hassle, what with the runny, itchy eyes, nasal stuff and sneezing. Despite the nuisance of this condition, it may have an important cancer benefit.
Best Test for Predicting Cervical Cancer
If you've been following the changing guidelines for women's health maintenance, you will know that annual Pap smears are no longer recommended for cervical cancer screenings. A new study has found which test is best for predicting cervical cancer risks.
How Do Medical Problems Affect Autism?
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other medical conditions need care for both, and new research suggests that ASD treatments may need to take other medical problems under consideration.
Going Gluten-Free
In recent years, the idea of a gluten-free diet has grown in popularity. As more people discuss avoiding gluten, celiac disease (which is somewhat like a severe gluten allergy) is becoming the subject of more and more research. What are the effects of this disease and just how common is it? Celiac Simply Put Celiac disease is an immune disorder triggered by gluten, a protein present in foods like wheat, rye and barley. According to an article written by Jocelyn Silvester , MD and Donald Duerksen , MD, and published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal ( CMAJ ), celia...
Grapefruit Juice Lowers Cancer Drug Dosage
Did you know that grapefruit juice can impact the way a medication works in your body? It actually increases the amount of the active ingredient available for the body to use in some medications. A new study shows this phenomenon could be very helpful for people taking an anticancer drug.
Don’t Wait to Seek Depression Treatment
Sometimes depression symptoms can be ignored, but new research suggests that seeking treatment early may be best.
Olympians With Asthma
Breathing trouble can happen to healthy athletes. Damage to the airways from cold air or air pollution can cause asthma in athletes.
Pets may Help Kids With Autism
Pets can be a happy addition to any family. New research suggests that bringing home a new pet may be helpful for children with autism.
Names Hurt as Much as Sticks and Stones
The importance of recognizing, reporting and intervening when it comes to child abuse took years to gain wide acceptance in the US, helped by advocates such as Christina Crawford.
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