This month, New York resident Ian Matuszak earned his blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu— a feat professional athletes say is…
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9 causes of miscarriage
If you’ve had a miscarriage or know someone who has, you know how devastating it can be for both partners.…
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5 ways to sneak in more greens (and detox)
Nourishing your body shouldn’t be exhausting. My clients and readers of my website, TheHealthyApple.com, are always asking me for new…
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday expanded its approval of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co’s immunotherapy drug Opdivo for patients…
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Benzene in traffic emissions tied to childhood leukemia
Traffic pollution near the home – and specifically, benzene in the air – increases the risk of one type of…
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St. Jude Medical gets warning letter from FDA
Medical device maker St Jude Medical Inc said it had received a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug…
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Men and women differ in how they experience disease, respond to treatment
In 1993, the U.S. mandated that women and minorities be included in clinical trials funded by the federal government. More…
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Over long term, diet and exercise are best to prevent diabetes
In a head-to-head comparison over 15 years, diet and exercise outperformed the drug metformin in preventing people at high risk…
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Jury still out on e-cigarettes as cessation aid, US doctors say
There isn’t enough evidence yet to say whether e-cigarettes are safe or effective for helping people quit smoking, new U.S.…
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Racism linked to mortality for both blacks and whites in US
In U.S. communities with high levels of racial prejudice, both blacks and whites may have worse survival odds than people…
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