Alcohol Abuse More Likely to Cause Poor Academic Performance in Women than in Men
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Alcohol Abuse More Likely to Cause Poor Academic Performance in Women than in Men

A new study has found that female college students are more likely to develop dependence on alcohol...
Loneliness in Children Could Lead to Depression in Later Life
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Loneliness in Children Could Lead to Depression in Later Life

A review of the mental health impacts of loneliness in children concludes that it may lead to depres...
A New Discovery that Brings Hope for Cancer Treatment
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A New Discovery that Brings Hope for Cancer Treatment

Scientists have discovered a promising therapy for cancer by boosting the immune system. The enginee...
First Non-Hormonal Contraceptive Approved by the US FDA
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First Non-Hormonal Contraceptive Approved by the US FDA

The first and only non-hormonal contraceptive has been approved for use by the US FDA. The contracep...
Acute Illnesses Increase Risk of Severe Disability in the Elderly
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Acute Illnesses Increase Risk of Severe Disability in the Elderly

Older patients have a much higher risk of severe disability when they are treated for an acute illne...
Living Near Oil and Gas Wells Linked to Low Birth Weight in Infants
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Living Near Oil and Gas Wells Linked to Low Birth Weight in Infants

A recent study suggests that residing near oil and gas wells may put pregnant women at risk of havin...
Study Shows Dietary Restrictions May Not Guarantee Longer Healthier Life
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Study Shows Dietary Restrictions May Not Guarantee Longer Healthier Life

While the common teaching is that dietary restriction slows aging and improves health, a new study c...
Giving Antibiotics for Shorter Duration May Help to Curb Antibiotic Resistance.
Misc

Giving Antibiotics for Shorter Duration May Help to Curb Antibiotic Resistance.

Antibiotic resistance (i.e., loss of activity) has become a serious global health problem and is lin...
Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Chronic Inflammation in Arteries
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Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Chronic Inflammation in Arteries

A group of sleep scientists has revealed that disrupted night sleep may increase the risk of fat bui...
HPV Vaccines Used in the US may Not Be Effective in Other Countries
Cancer

HPV Vaccines Used in the US may Not Be Effective in Other Countries

Vaccination programs against Human Papilloma virus (HPV) strains in the United States may not be as...
Thyroid: the Small Powerful Gland in Your Neck
Other medical conditions

Thyroid: the Small Powerful Gland in Your Neck

The thyroid is a small gland that produces an essential hormone called thyroid hormone. What happens...
Scientists uncover the secrets of hepatitis C, a virus that infects the liver
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Scientists uncover the secrets of hepatitis C, a virus that infects the liver

Hepatitis C virus is one of the infections that can affect the liver and, after several years, lead...