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Red meat lovers have more kidney cancer
- Health & Healing
- December 31, 2011
In a large U.S. study, researchers found that middle-aged adults who ate the most red meat were 19 percent more likely to be diagnosed with kidney cancer than those who ate the least. However, "red meat is an important source for iron (and) it has protein," said Dr. Mohammed El-Faramawi, an epidemiologist from the University
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La. seniors show exercising is not an age thing
- Health & Healing
- December 31, 2011
New research is revealing some surprising numbers about just how effective exercise can be in warding off the aging process. CBS News correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook introduces us to one group of senior citizens, the ladies of the Louisiana Tigerettes, who are living proof of how effective exercise can be. The Tigerettes have won seven
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Where Germs Lurk on Planes
- Health & Healing
- December 31, 2011
Here are some basic precautions passengers can take to avoid catching cold in a crowded airport or when stuck at 30,000 feet next to sneezers and coughers. The Wall Street Journal, 12/20/2011
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Vitamins, Omega-3s May Keep Brain From Shrinking: Study
- Health & Healing
- December 31, 2011
The results of a new study show that older adults with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins B, C, D and E in their blood performed better on certain measures of thinking abilities and also tended to have larger brain volume. HealthDay News, 12/28/2011
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If Your Teeth Could Talk …
- Health & Healing
- December 29, 2011
One's teeth and gums hold a lot of details about the body's overall health, including clues to disorders and disease. The Wall Street Journal, 12/27/2011
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Poised to Donate Organs, 21-Year-Old Emerges From Coma
- Health & Healing
- December 28, 2011
Sam Schmid, a 21-year-old college student from Arizona, astounded doctors by recovering from traumatic brain injuries just hours before being readied to be an organ donor. ABC News, 12/22/2011
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Researchers link meditation and pain-reduction
- Health & Healing
- December 23, 2011
Although people have known for quite a while that meditation can help ease pain, scientists haven't been able to explain exactly how and why — until now. According to the journal Cerebral Cortex, new research has finally uncovered the brain mechanisms that affect our experience of pain. USA Today, 12/22/2011
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Poor lifestyles harming U.S. Heart Health
- Health & Healing
- December 19, 2011
Americans' heart health is in a woeful state, according to this year's report card from the American Heart Association. And it's largely because people just aren't taking care of themselves. USA Today/ HealthDay, 12/16/2011
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Tanning beds may raise common skin cancer risk 70 percent
- Health & Healing
- December 16, 2011
Tanning beds are linked not only to melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer, but now also to basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of the disease, according to new research from the Yale School of Public Health. Reuters on MSNBC.com, 12/13/2011
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Scientists endorse proposal for driver cellphone ban
- Health & Healing
- December 14, 2011
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended that all 50 states ban personal electronic devices for drivers (even bluetooth or hands-free devices). The NTSB has no legislative power, but their recommendation is likely to be influential with lawmakers. Medical scientists are strongly endorsing the recommendation, saying that cell phones are too distracting for the
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91-year-old yoga teacher asks, ‘Why should I quit?’
- Health & Healing
- December 6, 2011
Yoga has been a way of life for 91-year-old Bernice Bates since 1960. In a fitting tribute to her decades of helping others learn her passion, she recently won the distinction of the Guinness World Record holder of oldest yoga instructor. Perhaps we could all use to take a cue from Bernice Bates… Yoga is
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Why fish oil is good for your brain: study suggests it can make Alzheimer’s far less likely
- Health & Healing
- December 1, 2011
According to a new study, eating oily fish such as salmon can significantly improve your memory and help prevent the onset of dementia. Since the fatty acid found in fish and seafood boosts memory function by 15 percent, a fish-rich diet is important for maintaining optimal brain health. For ABC News' take on a similar
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Breast-Feeding Is Good for Moms, Too
- Health & Healing
- November 30, 2011
Breast-feeding has been proven to be better than formula for babies, but it is also beneficial for moms. Some benefits of breast-feeding include less time and effort during feedings, opportunities for bonding, fewer missed work days due to baby being sick less frequently, lower risk of breast and ovarian cancers, and lower risk of type
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A Watch-and-Wait Prostate Treatment
- Health & Healing
- November 19, 2011
Amidst all the controversy over whether men should be screened for prostate cancer with the PSA blood test, this story explains what "active surveillance" entails and how to know when it's an option. The article also explores the diet, nutrients, and supplements that Dr. Aaron Katz, director for the Center of Holistic Urology at Columbia
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Could a worm hold the key to living longer?
- Health & Healing
- November 19, 2011
By studying the roundworm, biochemist Dr. Cynthia Kenyon and her team have pinpointed a combination of rare genes that seem to counter the effects of aging. ABC News, 11/17/2011
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