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Sex in seniors: Worrying gender difference unearthed
Date: Sep-06-2016Sexual intercourse in older adults is widely accepted to be a healthful pastime. New research shows that this might not be the case for both genders.
Babies and mealtime: Food selection is more social than nutritional
Date: Sep-05-2016At the dining table, babies determine food selection based more on social cues, rather than nutritional ones. Findings have implications for policymakers.
Yoga, acupuncture effective for chronic pain management
Date: Sep-05-2016A new review from the NIH suggests that complementary health approaches, such as yoga, are safe and effective for easing some chronic pain conditions.
Language learning boosts brain plasticity and ability to code new information
Date: Sep-05-2016Using EEG recordings, a new study shows that the more languages we learn, the faster the brain circuits that code new information are formed.
10 Simple Remedies for Earache
Date: Sep-05-2016Earaches are often caused by a bacterial or viral infection, moving into higher altitudes, or wax buildup. Learn about different simple remedies here.
Liver cancer risk influenced by blood selenium levels
Date: Sep-05-2016People who have low levels of the trace mineral selenium in their blood may be up to 10 times more likely to develop liver cancer, a new study finds.
Breast-feeding may reduce asthma symptoms for at-risk infants
Date: Sep-05-2016Children with a genetic susceptibility for asthma development may be at lower risk of respiratory symptoms if they are breast-fed, researchers find.
Caffeine may complicate blood pressure treatment and diagnosis
Date: Sep-04-2016Caffeine has been linked to increases in blood pressure, and a new study suggests that it may interfere with blood pressure testing and treatment.
Heatwaves, cold snaps may raise preterm birth risk
Date: Sep-04-2016Exposure to extreme heat or cold during pregnancy may increase the risk of preterm birth, say researchers from the National Institutes of Health.
Crohn's disease: Potential treatment to prevent fibrosis uncovered
Date: Sep-03-2016Scientists have made a significant discovery in understanding the cause of fibrosis in Crohn's disease, which offers a target for potential therapies.
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