The number of women in the U.S. who gave birth at home rose 20% between 2004 and 2008, a new study shows.
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Overweight and obese children are at greater risk for developing psoriasis, and teens who have this inflammatory skin condition are more likely to have high blood cholesterol levels regardless of their body weight.
Continue reading …Why is it so important to take prenatal vitamins when you’re expecting? Get the facts on taking prenatal vitamins during your pregnancy.
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A man paralyzed for four years can now stand and move his legs thanks to an implanted electronic device that stimulates function — and perhaps growth — of nerve cells in the spine.
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Swimmers often regard inflammation of the external ear canal, known as swimmer’s ear, as an inevitable, minor nuisance. But a new study finds that the problem adds substantially to health care costs and the number of annual doctor visits.
Continue reading …An inexpensive dietary supplement appears to help prevent the serious pregnancy complication preeclampsia in high-risk women, according to a new study.
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Controlling infectious diseases like AIDS and tuberculosis, doing a better job of fighting tobacco use, improving motor vehicle safety, and reducing heart disease and death have been named by the CDC as being among the 10 top public health achievements of the first decade of the 21st century.
Continue reading …True Blood star Stephen Moyer talks to us about working with his co-star and real-life wife Anna Paquin , raising a family, and maintaining those killer abs.
Continue reading …Obese adults with arthritis are 44% more likely to be physically inactive than obese people who do not suffer from the painful disease that causes inflammation and stiffness of the joints, the CDC says in a new report.
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