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For Men, Fitness Can Often Last a Lifetime

September 21, 2017 - 8:00am

Activities enjoyed when younger are often continued, but lots of men take up walking as they age

Source: HealthDay
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease May Raise Cancer Risk in Kids

September 21, 2017 - 8:00am

Researchers think chronic inflammation in gastrointestinal tract may be driving force

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer in Children, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
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One Weight-Loss Surgery Shows Lasting Results

September 21, 2017 - 4:55am

Patients 77 pounds slimmer on average 12 years after gastric bypass, study finds



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 2, High Blood Pressure, Weight Loss Surgery
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Drone Sets New Record for Transporting Blood Samples

September 20, 2017 - 4:00pm

It could soon become the best delivery system in remote areas, researcher says



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Laboratory Tests
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High, Low Levels of Magnesium Linked to Dementia Risk

September 20, 2017 - 3:00pm

But study didn't prove a cause-and-effect relationship

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Minerals
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When Moms Don't Sleep Well, Neither Do Their Kids

September 20, 2017 - 3:00pm

That could take a toll on child's development, researchers say



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Insomnia, Parenting, Sleep Disorders
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Will an E-Cigarette Harm Your Heart?

September 20, 2017 - 3:00pm

The nicotine may cause adrenaline levels to spike, study finds



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: E-Cigarettes, Heart Attack
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Fighting HIV on Multiple Fronts Might Lead to Vaccine

September 20, 2017 - 1:00pm

Combination strategy fully protects lab monkeys, studies find



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: HIV/AIDS, Immunization
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As Men's Weight Rises, Sperm Health May Fall

September 20, 2017 - 11:00am

But shedding pounds may bring them back to normal, researcher says



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Assisted Reproductive Technology, Male Infertility, Obesity
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Prostate Cancer Symptoms Aren't Always Obvious

September 20, 2017 - 11:00am

Warning signs often confused with other conditions



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer Screening
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Weight-Loss Surgery May Leave Some Anemic

September 20, 2017 - 11:00am

It's a common problem, but one easily solved with long-term follow-up



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anemia, Weight Loss Surgery
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Opioid ODs Have Cut into U.S. Life Expectancy: CDC

September 20, 2017 - 10:36am

Doctors must start treating addiction, expert says



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics, Opioid Abuse and Addiction
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Fracture Risk Higher for Seniors with Diabetes

September 20, 2017 - 8:00am

Bone weaknesses seen in those with blood sugar disease



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 2, Fractures, Seniors' Health
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Gun Surrender Laws Help Women Threatened by Domestic Violence

September 20, 2017 - 8:00am

Fewer are killed in states that mandate that firearms be removed when restraining orders filed

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Domestic Violence, Gun Safety
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