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Not all low-carb diets are equal for managing weight
Low-carb regimens high in proteins, fats and carbs from healthy, plant-based sources were linked to slower long-term weight gain, a new study found. Photo by RitaE/Pixabay…
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Benzodiazepine use during pregnancy may raise risk of miscarriage
Benzodiazepine use during pregnancy was associated with an approximately 70% increased risk of miscarriage, a new study found. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A…
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CDC reports 251 cases of lead poisoning from fruit puree pouches in 34 states
Federal officials have urged state health departments to seek out cases of lead poisoning, which could be missed if children who ate the lead-tainted applesauce don't get blood…
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‘Tummy tuck’ surgery found safe, reliable over 16-year study
Nearly 162,000 tummy tucks were performed in the United States in 2022, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Photo by Engin Akyurt/Pixabay Thinking of…
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Pediatricians offer 8 goals for parents to ‘start year strong’
Pediatricians say vaccines are the best way to protect yourself, your children and other loved ones from the flu, RSV and COVID. File Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License Photo…
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Hospitals purchased by private equity firms are less safe, Harvard study says
Healthcare workers push a hospital bed down a hallway at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City on Dec. 7, 2020. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo The…
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Woman with two uteruses gives birth to twins
Photo by Andrea Marby/HealthDay News When Kelsey Hatcher's twins share their birth story someday, their tale will truly be one in a million. Hatcher, who gave birth at…
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Owning a pet may slow rate of cognitive decline, study suggests
Owning a pet may slow the rate of cognitive decline among older adults living alone, new research from China suggests. Photo by Karen Arnold/Wikimedia Commons Owning a…
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FDA warns of scarring, deformities from unapproved ‘fat-dissolving’ injections
Adverse reactions from the unapproved injections are causing scarring, skin deformities, cysts, painful knots, and serious infections, the FDA said. Photo courtesy of Kaur et…
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Loss of sleep increases risk for depression, anxiety
Sleep loss undermines emotional functioning and increases a person's risk for anxiety and depression, a new study found. It also takes a toll on positive emotions like joy,…
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