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Long-term study suggests increasing daily steps could slow Alzheimer’s
Getting in more daily steps may help slow early brain changes linked to Alzheimer's disease, Mass General…
New health warning issued over popular sleep aid millions take nightly
Melatonin supplements have grown in popularity for promoting higher-quality sleep. Melatonin is a naturally produced hormone in the body that helps regulate sleep, increasing…
Study links long-term melatonin use to heart problems
Adults suffering from insomnia who had been using melatonin for a year or more had 90% higher odds of…
‘Dilbert’ creator’s desperate plea shines spotlight on alternative prostate cancer drug
When "Dilbert" creator Scott Adams recently made a public plea for help accessing a life-extending cancer treatment, the story drew national attention — and sparked some…
Study identifies link between light pollution, heart health
People exposed to high levels of artificial light have an increasingly higher risk of heart disease,…
Open enrollment begins for Obamacare with huge cost increases
President Barack Obama signs the Health Insurance Reform Bill, as Marcelas Owens, in the East Room at the…
Gut muscle rhythm may explain how blood vessels in brain work together
Researchers have discovered that rhythmic muscle movements in the gut could explain how blood vessels in…
Diverticulitis among people younger than 50 surges in U.S., study says
Younger adults increasingly are experiencing diverticulitis, a gut disorder that more commonly occurs…
FDA recalls moringa leaf powder amid Salmonella outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday warned against using Member's Mark Super Greens dietary…
Study recommends against prescription sleep drugs for older insomniacs
Avoiding sleep drugs would reduce older Americans' lifetime rate of falls by nearly 9% and brain decline…
Cocoa, berries found to protect heart health during long sits
A hot cup of cocoa or tea, an apple or a bowlful of berries might help protect the heart health of couch…
Study finds women get more benefits from exercise than men
With the same amount of exercise, women experience a three-fold reduction in their risk of death from…
Couples choosing separate beds may face unseen challenges, study suggests
Sleeping apart might not be the key to happiness in a relationship. Recent trends such as "sleep divorce" have highlighted the benefits of sleeping separately from a partner,…
Teen boy swallows 80+ magnets, surgeons remove part of bowel
A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand needed emergency surgery and lost part of his bowel after swallowing more…
Study finds 30% of stillbirths occur with no clear risk factors
A new study analyzed nearly 2.8 million pregnancies and found that about 30% of documented stillbirths…
Study links widely used dry cleaning chemical to liver scarring
Exposure to tetrachloroethylene might triple the risk of significant liver fibrosis -- an excessive amount…
More than 2 million pounds of Korean barbecue pork jerky recalled
More than 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat Korean barbecue pork jerky have been…
Too tired to drive? Experts warn it’s just as risky as drinking
Adults aged 35 to 44 were the most likely to say they had trouble staying awake behind the wheel, with 47%…
It’s not the pain, it’s how you handle it, research shows
One's ability to cope with pain, also known as pain resilience, plays a bigger role in maintaining…
Experts say fitness apps can be detrimental to motivation
Researchers said some users experience shame, disappointment, frustration and futility when using fitness…