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Health offices warn of shortage of syphilis drug as cases rise
In a survey from the National Coalition of STD Directors conducted in early November, 46% of sexual health clinics said they'd tried to order Bicillin L-A -- only to find that it…
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Your personality might help shield you from dementia, researchers say
Got a naturally sunny disposition? It might protect you from dementia as the years advance, new research shows. A team at Northwestern University in Chicago report that certain…
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Most men taking bodybuilding supplements unaware of fertility risk
Bodybuilders are largely unaware that the protein supplements they use to bulk up might harm their fertility, a new study shows. Four out of five male gym enthusiasts (79%) said they…
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Study: Meditation offers real benefits to seniors’ psychological well-being
A woman meditates in a park in China where people have long incorporated mediation into their daily lives to balance the pressures of making a living and raising a family. Now, a…
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Routine treatment to preserve donated hearts shows no benefit in recent study
A routine treatment made no significant difference in the number of hearts successfully transplanted from a group of more than 800 organ donors, according to a new study. Photo by…
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Persistent brain inflammation from collision sports could have long-term effects
Participating in repeated collision sports like football may have a direct link to long-term inflammation in the brain, researchers say. Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo…
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Most bodybuilders don’t know protein supplements can harm fertility
Four out of five male gym enthusiasts (79%) said they use protein supplements as part of their fitness plan, a new poll found. Photo by Pavel-Jurca/Pixabay…
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Elevated thyroid hormone levels linked to higher risk of cognitive problems
High levels of thyroid hormone -- a condition called thyrotoxicosis -- was associated with thinking problems whether they came from an overactive thyroid gland or from taking…
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Sedentary lifestyle may raise odds for uterine fibroids
Overall, more sedentary women had double the risk of developing the often painful and harmful uterine growths prior to menopause. Photo by Pixabay/Pexels Women in a…
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Stanford twins study exhibits vegan diets’ rapid heart benefits
1 of 2 | Stanford Medicine's Christopher Gardner, a professor of medicine, prepares a pan of eggplant squash and tempeh as part of the study's vegan offerings.. Photo…
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