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Vitamin D Associated with Improved Breast Cancer Survival Odds
Many women who have faced breast cancer also face decreased odds of survival. Increasing concentrations of a vitamin in the blood might change those odds.
Predicting Broken Wrist Risks in Older Women
Some older women who fall are at an increased risk for a broken wrist. A few simple tests may be able to help indicate which women are more prone to this.
Energy Drinks Tied to Teen Troubles
Energy drinks are intended to give you a boost, but a new study tied energy drink consumption in teens to a number of negative issues, including depression.
Supplements Lowered Bad Cholesterol in Older Women
Could taking supplements possibly help women improve their health? A new study looked at the effects of supplements on 'bad' cholesterol.
Helping the Youngest Kids Avoid the Flu
The flu vaccine is not perfect, but it has been shown to reduce a person's risk of getting the flu. For children in particular, this can mean avoiding the hospital.
Protecting the Youngest Against Whooping Cough
Mothers are the source of over 30 percent of the whooping cough infections in infants. A novel vaccination program took advantage of that fact.
The Health Impact of a Vegetarian Diet
A vegetarian diet consists mostly of plants. Here’s a list of health effects of a vegetarian diet.
Health Benefits of Friendship
Having a social safety net of friends and family provides innumerable benefits that affect your well-being. Here are some ways that having strong relationships can influence your health.
Moving Might Not Leave Allergies Behind
Researchers recently studied allergy rates by region, age and frequency, and some very interesting patterns emerged.
Antibiotic Prescribing Practices May Need an Update
Antibiotics have become a common tool to help keep us healthy, but as concerns about antibiotic resistance grow, these medications may have to be approached in a new way.
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