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Nearly 4 in 10 U.S. Adults Now Obese
CDC stats show growing epidemic that means more illness and health care costs, health experts say
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Happier Mealtimes, Healthier Eating for Kids
A positive atmosphere prompts preschoolers to eat more fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods
Source: HealthDay
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Dance Your Way to a Healthier Aging Brain
Small study suggests it might boost memory, learning
Source: HealthDay
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How to Talk to Someone with Cancer
To foster healing, keep communication open, constant and positive, expert suggests
Source: HealthDay
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Scientists Spot Genes Behind Skin Color
Study looked at varying populations across Africa
Source: HealthDay
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Daily 'Light Therapy' May Help Some with Bipolar Disorder
Study found an hour in front of a light box helped ease depressive symptoms
Source: HealthDay
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Breast Cancer Screenings Still Best for Early Detection
Newer treatments, early diagnoses are improving outcomes for women with the disease, experts say
Source: HealthDay
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Hearing Loss Can Challenge Relationships
It can trigger feelings of frustration, guilt and isolation -- for patients and those who love them
Source: HealthDay
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While New Moms Cook and Clean, New Dads Play
Study shows men enjoy twice as much leisure time on weekends as their wives do
Source: HealthDay
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Experimental Ebola Vaccines Elicit Year-Long Immune Response
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Two Ebola Vaccines Spur Lasting Immune Response
Study confirms the effectiveness of one in particular
Source: HealthDay
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3 Factors That Could Raise Your Risk of Bloodstream Infection
Obesity appears to be the biggest threat
Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity, Sepsis, Smoking
Stroke Risk Factors Are Rising
More people survive these brain attacks, but the health problems that cause stroke aren't going away
Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure, Ischemic Stroke, Stroke
'Heat-Not-Burn Cigarettes' Aiming for U.S. Market
Researchers caution that potential health concerns remain largely unknown
Source: HealthDay
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More Hardcore Smokers Trying to Kick the Habit
Tobacco control policies help even heavy users with mental distress quit, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
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Tai Chi: a Gentler Way to Exercise for Ailing Hearts
Gentle movements may be a steppingstone to traditional exercise
Source: HealthDay
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Childhood Obesity Up Worldwide Almost 10-Fold Over 4 Decades
United States is 15th out of 200 countries studied
Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Obesity, Obesity in Children
Study Debunks Notion That Epidurals Prolong Labor
Women had similar outcomes whether they got the anesthetic or a 'dummy' placebo
Source: HealthDay
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Be 'Mindful' of The Hype
Scientists call for rigorous research to back up mindfulness marketing claims
Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Evaluating Health Information, Understanding Medical Research
Ovarian Reserve Tests Fail to Predict Fertility, NIH-Funded Study Suggests
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Female Infertility, Infertility, Menopause