The United States no longer holds the title of the world’s most populous, obese nation; that designation has been passed…
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The actress, author of “The Star Attraction” and host of “The Biggest Loser” says she’s in the best shape of…
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Your dinner may be lying to you
Making some packaged food taste good and getting you to buy it can involve a lot of tinkering and some…
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IVF pregnancies may increase risk of blood clots, blocked arteries
For couples struggling to get pregnant, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a relatively safe medical procedure that can help them…
Read MoreVitamin C supplements tied to men’s kidney stones
Men who take vitamin C supplements are at higher-than-average risk of developing kidney stones, a new study from Sweden suggests.…
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Dietary Supplements Instill Illusion of Invincibility
Imagine a pill that can make you invincible to the dangers of smoking, overeating or other hedonistic pursuits? Some people…
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FDA rejects Merck insomnia drug, seeks lower-dose
U.S. health regulators have rejected Merck & Co’s new insomnia drug application but opened the door to approving a lower-dose…
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FDA approves first retinal implant to restore partial vision to the blind
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first artificial retina, an implanted device that replicates some of the…
Read MoreVideo Games Improve Adult ‘Lazy Eye,’ Study Suggests
Playing video games could help improve the vision of adults with lazy eye, scientists have found. Adults with amblyopia, or…
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Breast cancer drugs may help high-risk, healthy women
Doctors should talk about breast cancer-reducing drugs with women and offer tamoxifen or raloxifene to those that have a high…
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