Just One Sugary Drink A Day Increases Diabetes Risk SignificantlyAlice G. Walton
Oh come on! How much can one little sugary drink a day up your risk for diabetes? Pretty significantly.
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There's Earning, and Then There's OverearningAlice G. Walton
Having more than we can possibly use can put dent in happiness.
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Companies Help Workers Lose Weight on the JobBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Companies seeking to cut healthcare costs might want to consider offering financial incentives for weight loss.
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Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: Definitions, Symptoms, and Treatment Joel Schilling, M.D., Ph.D.
Heart failure is one of the most common and life-threatening conditions in the U.S. What to do when things go from bad to worse.
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Confirmed: The Cardiovascular Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Olive oil, nuts, a glass of wine, what's not to love about the Mediterranean diet? It prevents heart attacks, too.
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Obese and Overweight Children Face Serious Health Risks Esther Entin, M.D.
You wouldn't let your child play near the street unsupervised; don't let him or her eat unsupervised either.
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Health Tips to Carry Forward into 2013Leslie Carr
New years are for fresh starts and self improvement. Here are some findings to take with you into 2013.
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Pediatricians Come Out in Favor of Emergency Contraception for TeensEsther Entin, M.D.
The AAP says girls need to know emergency contraception is an option when birth control fails.
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The Emotional Lives of ParentsAlice G. Walton
Some studies suggest parenting is linked to happiness, while others claim the opposite. A new one gets closer to the truth.
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New and Controversial Recommendations on PSA TestsNeil Wagner
For most men the risks connected with PSA tests for prostate cancer outweigh the benefits.
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The Marriage ProblemAlice G. Walton
Marriage carries with it the threat of divorce. But it also offers significant health benefits.
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Alcohol: Friend or Foe? Alice G. Walton
Drinking offers health benefits and risks. Get help sifting through the latest findings.
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All Work and No PlayEsther Entin, M.D.
The time kids spend just playing is declining. Well-meaning parents are partly to blame.
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Exercise for Seniors: Benefits, Risks, and How To BeginCalvin H. Hirsch, M.D.
Exercise is the fountain of youth. So what are you waiting for? A plan to get you started.
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How to Mess up Your KidsAlice G. Walton
Twelve things parents do that can damage their children. How to avoid such mistakes.
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Emergency Contraception: What You Need to KnowSusan C. Stewart, M.D.
What's new in emergency contraception and how well does it work?
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Osteoporosis: Treating and Preventing the Most Common Bone Disorder in Women and MenRobert J. Pignolo, M.D., Ph.D.
Osteoporosis is common among men and women, but there's progress in treatment and prevention.
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More Reasons to Get Your ZzzzsAlice G. Walton
Sleep can help you lose weight, make better decisions, and improve your sex life.
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Coffee May Reduce the Risk of Cancer - But It Depends on the CancerAlice G. Walton
Coffee reduces the risk for cancers — some cancers, anyway. But is coffee always good for you?
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The Science of Skincare: Can We Really Slow Aging? Alice G. Walton
Skin, our body's largest organ, has simple tastes. The best products are found in the kitchen, not the bathroom cabinet.
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Nature and Nurture: Social Environments Influence Genetic Blueprints Esther Entin, M.D.
A study of children two and under shows just how much being poor restricts kids' genetic potential.
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Simple or Sophisticated? The Male Reproductive System... ExplainedAlice G. Walton
Men's sexual systems produce erections and millions of sperm. Their complexity is often overlooked until something goes wrong.
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Stressed Out, Part II: Managing StressAlice G. Walton
Stress is a fact of life, but you can learn to manage it better, both mentally and physically.
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From Silent to Serious: Chlamydia Infections in Teens and Young AdultsEsther Entin, M.D.
The STD chlamydia can be diagnosed with a urine specimen and does not require a pelvic examination or vaginal or urethral culture.
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Male InfertilitySusan C. Stewart, M.D.
If you have a low sperm count and are trying for a pregnancy, you should avoid hot tubs and saunas.
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Prostate CancerRami Y. Haddad, M.D.
Earky detection is important for prostate cancer. All men 50+ should havean annual digital rectal exam.
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Anxiety DisordersKathryn J. Zerbe, M.D.
Psychodynamic therapy works best with those who are curious to learn more about themselves and their inner thoughts.
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Testicular CancerRobert G. Lerner, M.D.
Testicular cancer is the most common malignancy in young adult males.
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Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Women: Not Just a Man's DiseaseSusan C. Stewart, M.D.
There is an odd perception that colorectal cancer (CRC) is a man's disease.
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