Family tree of 400 million people shows genetics has limited influence on longevity
Although long life tends to run in families, genetics has far less influence on life span than previously thought, according
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Eczema on the lips: Types, triggers, causes, and treatment
Eczema refers to a group of skin conditions that can cause itchy rashes, cracked skin, and painful blisters. People with
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Does obesity have an impact on kidney transplant outcomes?
A new study sheds light on the potential impacts of obesity on health outcomes in kidney transplant recipients. The study
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Hard Arteries Hard on the Aging Brain?
MONDAY, Oct. 22, 2018 — Stiff arteries may significantly raise the risk of dementia, researchers report. Investigators analyzed data from
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Parent educational tools on pain relief help reduce babies’ vaccination distress
Information provided to new parents in hospital about how to alleviate pain for their babies during vaccination resulted in more
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‘Mad cow disease’ found on Scottish farm
A case of BSE—commonly dubbed “mad cow disease”—has been found on a Scottish farm, though the isolated case posed no
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9 Signs Your Partner Could Be Cheating on You
If you’re in a happy monogamous relationship, the thought of your partner being unfaithful probably makes your stomach turn over.
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Weight loss drug shows positive effect on diabetes
At the 2018 Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, Brigham and Women’s Hospital investigators from the
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The Number of Babies Being Born With Syphilis Is on the Rise
Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released their annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance report, and in
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Study shows importance of personal social networks on neurological outcomes
Are healthy and unhealthy habits contagious? Can a person’s social network influence their risk of disease? It’s a contentious idea
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