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Breakthrough Announced for HIV Vaccine

Researchers attending the 13th AIDS Vaccine Conference last week in Barcelona announced a breakthrough in a possible HIV vaccination. Although it is expected to take up to ten years to mass produce and...

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Food Dyes Linked to ADHD

Studies have shown that artificial food dyes Red 40, Yellow 5 and 6 and Blue 1 and 2 can trigger attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. Despite these findings, no ban has yet been placed...

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New Blood Test Accurately Predicts Fibromyalgia

A new test has been developed by EpiGenetics of Santa Monica, California that accurately diagnoses fibromyalgia. Up until now, fibromyalgia has been a difficult condition to diagnose, with physicians...

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Study Links Childhood Music Lessons to Improved Brain Function

In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, researchers interviewed and conducted experiments with adults age 55 to 76. Brain activity was tracked in response to certain sounds, and brain...

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Pesticides Linked to Endometriosis

According to a study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal, women with higher quantities of pesticides in their bodies were more likely to have endometriosis. In a patient with...

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Charity Is Good for Your Health

Of course giving is good, as it helps people in need, but the old saying is proving to be true: it is actually better to give than to receive. In a recent study, students were given $20. Half were told...

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Study Links Oxytocin to Better Relationships

When we hug, kiss, hold hands, or have sex, our bodies release a chemical called oxytocin. In a study published in last week’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers found that...

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Dyslexia Study Shows Possible Links to Brain Connectivity Issues

A study conducted in Belgium by clinical psychologist Bart Boets may have given scientists and doctors more insight into what causes dyslexia. Dyslexia causes complications with processing new speech...

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Yoga Culture in America-Healthy or Trendy?

In the last forty years, America has experienced a rapid change in the perception and accessibility of yoga. What was once an obscure practice done by few that were spiritually inclined is now...

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Study finds that Sense of Smell is Highly Individual

A recent study was conducted by Duke University in order to find out what makes people react differently to different scents. 20 people were examined, and their scent receptors were cloned. The cloned...

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Emotions Trigger Similar Sensations in the Body

In a study done by the Aalto University’s School of Science in Finland, different emotional triggers were linked to specific physiological responses. For the study, 700 men and women were surveyed and...

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The Snooze Button May Be Detrimental to Your Well Being

While it is ever so tempting to hit the snooze button, habitually using the snooze button to catch extra sleep every morning can be ruin mental clarity and possibly affect physical health. When the...

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Later Start Times May be Better for Teens

In a study published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the school start time for one school was moved from 8:00am to 8:25am for the winter term. 197 high school age students...

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New Discovery May Enable Earlier Detection of Breast Cancer

According to two studies that were recently published in Clinical Chemistry, certain quantities of protein and microRNA’s in a woman’s blood stream may help doctors spot breast cancer in early stages....

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Experts Explore the Introverted Personality

While the stereotypical picture of an introvert has been someone that is very quiet and generally unsociable, the reality is that many introverts are not actually shy, and can have much more friendly...

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Rescue a Dog and Improve Your Health

While we all know that saving a dog is good for the dog, studies are increasingly showing that getting a dog is also good for a person’s health. Dogs and other animals can help to lower stress, which...

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Certain Foods Can Help Lessen Anxiety

Eating certain foods can help you to lose weight and stay healthy, but some foods also have natural vitamins and minerals that can help to lower stress and anxiety. While it is possible to attain these...

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Cancer Drug Shows Promise

A drug that works to allow the body’s immune system to kill cancer cells is showing promise. The drug, called nivolumab, was first introduced in clinical trials about two years ago. 107 patients that...

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Lice Building Resistance to Traditional Treatments

A new strain of more resistant lice, dubbed “super lice” has been plaguing many schools and homes across the nation. In past years, lice could be killed using over the counter chemicals sold at...

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The Power of Planking

The viral planking trend may have been short lived, but the popularity of planking as an exercise lives on. Planking can help tighten abs and work out nearly every muscle in the body. In addition,...

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Tuberculosis in the United States

In the 18th century, tuberculosis was a leading cause of death in the United States. With the help of antibiotics, particularly vaccinations, tuberculosis reached an all-time low of 9588 cases in the...

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Is Your Diet Giving You a Migraine?

About 45 million Americans suffer from migraines. A migraine is a severe headache that is often accompanied by light sensitivity, nausea, and in some cases vomiting.  Migraines are often worsened by...

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Why You look better After a Good Night’s Rest

A poor night of sleep often leaves eyes bloodshot, bags under the eyes, and the skin of the face may look more wrinkled than usual. While this may seem to be related to a lack of sleep, it is actually...

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Effects of Bullying can last a Lifetime

A British study that was recently published in the American Journal of Psychiatry is shedding new insight into the effects of bullying, and it seems that bullying can negatively impact a person’s life...

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Pursuing Creative Interests can Boost Work Productivity

A study that was recently published in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology shows a definitive link between pursuing interests and hobbies outside of work and increased...

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Bionic Eye Allows Blind Man to See

A Michigan man, Roger Pontz, is among the United States’ first people to regain vision thanks to a bionic eye with an artificial retina. The FDA signed off on the new procedure last year, and so far...

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A Tale of Mice and Men…and Aging

In two separate studies, it was recently found that giving older mice blood transfusions helped to reverse signs of aging. Cognitive decline subsided and the mice began to appear healthier and to have...

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Florida Health Workers Ill after Contact with MERS Patient

The Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome is in the same family as the SARS virus, and the second confirmed case of a patient with the virus in the United States was reported to the CDC as being...

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Could Your Headaches be caused by Nighttime Teeth Grinding?

Grinding teeth, or nocturnal bruxism, is a health issue that is often thought of as a childhood problem. However, many adults begin to grind their teeth in response to stress. Teeth grinding may become...

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Avoid Dehydration by Knowing the Signs and Causes

As the weather heats up it is important to avoid becoming dehydrated. Dehydration can occur if the body looses fluid too quickly, fluid is not replaced quickly enough, or both. When participating in...

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Stem Cells May Hold Future of Dentistry

A new study which was recently published in the journal Science Translational Medicine may reveal the future of dentistry. The study was conducted by Harvard researchers to find out the effect of...

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Sleeping after Learning may Increase Brain Growth

A recent study done by the New York University Langone Medical Center shows that sleeping after learning a new task may increase brain development more than staying awake after learning a new task. For...

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Bionic Pancreas May Change Future of Diabetes Treatment

Ed Damiano, a biomedical engineer, was upset when his son was diagnosed with Type I diabetes at 11 months old. Like many parents in his situation, he was afraid of the implications and frustrated that...

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Stay Safe in the Sun

Summertime is here and getting out in the sun is both a wonderful break from being stuck indoors and healthy for you for a number of reasons. However, the sun is stronger in most parts of the country...

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330 Dead in West African Ebola Epidemic

The Ebola virus, which causes internal bleeding and organ failure, is running rampant in West Africa. The virus is spread in a similar fashion to HIV, through blood or fluid contact. In nations where...

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Time with Friends Can Improve Health and Longevity

Studies are beginning to show what we’ve known in our hearts all along: friends are beneficial to every aspect of our health and well being. Friends often motivate us to step outside of the box and try...

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Health Benefits of Blueberries

July is national blueberry month, and all across the country blueberries are available right now at the lowest prices of the year. For those lucky enough to live in an area that has wild blueberries...

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Medical Community Suffers Huge Loss with Flight 17

The bringing down of Malaysia Airlines flight 17 was not only a tragedy for humanity, but a huge loss to the medical community. Some of the top AIDS researchers and activists from around the world were...

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Will Ebola Outbreak Become Worldwide Disaster?

We reported recently on the horrible outbreak of the deadly disease of Ebola that has taken serious hold in West Africa and has gripped the rest of the world with fears of a potential spread that could...

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Pace Is Picking up for Fall Marathon Season

Marathons and walking events have become more popular than ever and the fall is a favorite season for such events. It stands to reason; the fall is much cooler and far more comfortable than the...

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Facts on Enterovirus 68 Following Death of Rhode Island Child

There has been a lot of talk, and no small amount of confusion and misinformation, surrounding the respiratory illness known as Enterovirus 68. And concern has now grown exponentially due to the tragic...

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Stay Healthy This Fall Cold Season

Fall is here for real as many parts of the country can attest with the cold temps they’ve already been experiencing. And just like every other year that chill in the air can also mean a chill in a...

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Many Lice Treatments No Longer Effective

Having the kids back in school and in such close proximity with one another all day means they’re at risk for all sorts of bugs. Those bugs may include illnesses such as colds and flu, or all too often...

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Don’t Get Scared Away From Flu Vaccine

There are a lot of heated emotions on both sides of the vaccine/anti vaccine movements and whenever emotions start to rise, facts can begin to get lost. The world is in a state of fear over deadly...

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Tips for getting through food poisoning

If you’ve ever struggled through a bout of food poisoning you know all too well that this illness, while usually relatively brief, can be excruciating while you’re in the midst of it. Many people are...

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Having a Pet Can Make You Healthier

If you’re a dog or cat lover you might find it a bit hard to believe that certain people think that having a pet will make their lives worse. Now, if you’re severely allergic to one of these animals,...

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Butter in Coffee – Newest Diet Trend

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in America, there are millions of people who simply cannot even start the day without a shot of caffeine from their favorite beans. But there are certain...

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People Perform Better Shortly After Receiving Compliments

Apparently, people perform better at tasks after receiving a compliment. The National Institute for Physiological Sciences, with Professor Norihiro Sadato leading the team, concluded that a person...

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Are E-Cigarettes Harmful?

Apparently, electronic cigarettes harm the lungs. Many people believe these alternatives to tobacco smoking are safer and healthier, but recent research shows that this just isn’t true. E-Cigarette...

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Big Changes in Psychiatry’s ‘Bible’ of Disorders

A major revision to the diagnostic “bible” — which defines what is and what is not a mental illness — has the final approval of the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The approval means the final...

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