(HealthDay)—With childhood obesity rates high, many studies have investigated lifestyle factors that can make a difference—which ones increase the risk and which ones reduce it. Beyond diet, a
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(HealthDay)—Could quitting tobacco involve something as simple as a pleasant scent? New research suggests it’s possible. U.S. smoking rates have fallen over the past 50 years, but about
Just days after the 9-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, the Obama administration’s defining accomplishments continues to dominate American politics. President Trump enthusiastically declared on March 26,
Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, told The Washington Post this week that his agency will require drug companies to study whether opioids that are
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Use of opioids for patients with chronic, non-cancer pain may help, but not a lot. In a study published today by the Journal of the American Medical Association
— Where you choose to live can affect your health. Nearby parks and woods can help boost your health, while close highways and thoroughfares can trigger air pollution
FRIDAY, Nov. 30, 2018 — When unborn babies kick in the womb, they may be developing awareness of their bodies, British researchers say. “Spontaneous movement and consequent feedback
Obesity is at an all-time high in the United States. According to the National Institutes of Health, two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are either obese or overweight.
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