Sperm count 50 percent lower in sons of fathers who smoke
Studies have repeatedly linked maternal smoking during pregnancy with reduced sperm counts in male offspring. Now a research team at
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Late night snacker? Make it cottage cheese: New research shows protein before bed supports metabolism, muscle recovery
Eager to eat a snack before bedtime? A protein-filled snack like cottage cheese is the way to go, say Florida
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Aerobic exercise has antidepressant treatment effects
An analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials indicates that supervised aerobic exercise has large antidepressant treatment effects for patients with
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People with asthma at higher risk of becoming obese
Obesity is known to be a risk factor for developing asthma but a new study shows that the reverse is
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We have more than enough calories, but what about other nutrients?
The United Nation’s second Sustainable Development Goal targets the end of malnutrition in all forms by 2030. But new research
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New research shows how children want their food served
The aim of the research from Future Consumer Lab was to investigate whether children prefer their food served in a
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Exposure to tobacco smoke significantly impacts teen health: Secondhand smoke linked to poor health, higher absenteeism, increased likelihood to seek medical attention
As little as one hour of exposure to tobacco smoke per week can significantly impact the health of teens, according
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Self-control and obesity: Gender matters in children: Relationship between self-regulation and weight different for girls and boys, study finds
A toddler’s self-regulation — the ability to change behavior in different social situations — may predict whether he or she
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From corn to flake: Health-promoting phenolic acids lost during food processing
For many Americans, highly processed foods are on the menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Even when the raw materials
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New technology enables man to hold his granddaughter again: Amputees use new, naturalistic sensory device at home for daily tasks, gain greater sense of personal well-being and connection to those they love
In the first known study of how amputees use advanced sensory-enabled prostheses outside the lab, subjects used a mechanical hand
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