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Caffeine + Alcohol = Enough to Blow Your LidHealth News

Caffeine + Alcohol = Enough to Blow Your Lid

Report culls studies that look at effects of caffeinated-alcoholic beverages

December 1, 2010·1 min read
The Heat is OnHealth News

The Heat is On

More die from heat waves in early summer: Yale study

December 1, 2010·1 min read
Separate and Not EqualHealth News

Separate and Not Equal

Study suggests different cardiovascular screening tool for African-Americans

December 1, 2010·2 min read
'Til Conflicting Work Schedules Do Us PartMental Health

'Til Conflicting Work Schedules Do Us Part

Dual-physician pairing bad combo for marriage

December 1, 2010·1 min read
Keeping Score on Wilson's DiseaseHealth News

Keeping Score on Wilson's Disease

New scoring system predicts diagnosis of Wilson's Disease in asymptomatic children

December 1, 2010·1 min read
Not All Viruses are Created EquallyHealth News

Not All Viruses are Created Equally

Mutations can render HIV meds ineffective while impairing the virus' ability to kill healthy cells

December 1, 2010·1 min read
Brain Ch-ch-changesMental Health

Brain Ch-ch-changes

Researchers discover early brain changes linked to Alzheimer's disease

December 1, 2010·1 min read
Pinpointing How the Pin Pricks WorkNatural

Pinpointing How the Pin Pricks Work

Acupuncture changes how the brain perceives pain

December 1, 2010·2 min read
Brain Cholesterol DrainHealth News

Brain Cholesterol Drain

Diabetic brains suffer from lack of cholesterol critical for normal brain functions

November 30, 2010·3 min read
The Bad PlaqueHealth News

The Bad Plaque

Obstructive sleep apnea causes higher risk of cardiovascular events

November 30, 2010·2 min read
No Peace of Mind and BodyHealth News

No Peace of Mind and Body

Chronic pain can heavily impact everyday life and the ability to work

November 30, 2010·4 min read
McCormick Recalls Golden Dipt® Fry Easy All-Purpose BatterFDA Alerts

McCormick Recalls Golden Dipt® Fry Easy All-Purpose Batter

Recall due to an undeclared egg ingredient

November 30, 2010·2 min read
First Tenderize, Then Soak in BloodHealth News

First Tenderize, Then Soak in Blood

Injecting the patient's own blood to heal hamstring tendinopathy

November 30, 2010·3 min read
Building Blocks of a Creative MindNatural

Building Blocks of a Creative Mind

Researchers use legos to help autistic children cope with everyday life

November 30, 2010·2 min read
Not From This Family: How Sporadic Breast Cancers StartHealth News

Not From This Family: How Sporadic Breast Cancers Start

Defects in DNA allow mutations to accumulate leading to breast cancer

November 30, 2010·2 min read
Losing Their MachoHealth News

Losing Their Macho

Poor sperm and low testosterone may add to falling fertility rates

November 30, 2010·1 min read
Exploding Colors: Signaling Brain InjuryHealth News

Exploding Colors: Signaling Brain Injury

New badge detects exposure to explosive shockwaves

November 30, 2010·3 min read
After We Eat: The Body's Blood Sugar ControlsHealth News

After We Eat: The Body's Blood Sugar Controls

Discovery about insulin secretion could impact diabetes control

November 30, 2010·1 min read
How the Tumor EatsHealth News

How the Tumor Eats

New real-time technology for mapping progress of prostate tumors

November 29, 2010·5 min read
When Sunscreen Isn't EnoughClinical Trials

When Sunscreen Isn't Enough

Anti-inflammatory drug may help prevent non-melanoma skin cancers

November 29, 2010·3 min read
Finding the Source of LeukemiaHealth News

Finding the Source of Leukemia

Over-expression of a tiny RNA can cause leukemia

November 29, 2010·3 min read
Side Effects May Exclude...Mental Health

Side Effects May Exclude...

Potential for new depression treatment with fewer side effects

November 29, 2010·1 min read
Being a Team PlayerNatural

Being a Team Player

The link between team cohesion and a healthy life

November 29, 2010·2 min read
When in Belfast, Do not Drink Like the LocalsHealth News

When in Belfast, Do not Drink Like the Locals

Binge drinking associated with higher risk of heart attack, cardiovascular events

November 29, 2010·2 min read