People with diabetes may be twice as likely to develop memory problems and dementia as they age, including Alzheimer’s disease, a study shows.
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Researchers report that they have taken a small step toward developing a gene-based treatment that aims to control HIV without drugs in some patients — and could lead to a “functional cure.”
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Controversy over standardized testing has popped up again in Washington. But this time it’s the subject matter that has been called into question. Beginning in April, D.C. public and public charter schools will administer the nation’s first statewide test on human sexuality, health and drug use, the Washington Post reports. In hopes of combating the
Continue reading …The plight of the redhead continues. Cryos International in Denmark, the largest sperm bank in the world, has stopped accepting sperm from flame-haired would-be donors. The Telegraph reports that the rejection is simply a matter of supply and demand: sperm from redheads is rarely requested from those who are buying the, er, product. “There are
Continue reading …Fatty Acids From Formula or Breastfeeding May Boost Mental Development
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Giving premature baby girls formula supplemented with a certain type of fatty acid might lead to better reading and spelling skills at age 10, suggests a small study.
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Obesity increases the risk that young children will become socially isolated by their grade-school years, a new study shows.
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are over-the-counter medications that can be used to reduce fever, relieve mild aches and pains, and reduce inflammation. Learn how these pain relievers work and how to take them safely.
Continue reading …Taking acetaminophen for fever or pain relief is generally safe and effective. But it can be harmful if not taken correctly. Know the benefits and risks of acetaminophen and how to use it safely.
Continue reading …Think you know what women really like? Surprise! It’s not the roses on Valentine’s Day. WebMD gets the facts on what really turns women on.
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