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Report Calls for Improvement in Home Health Care

Improvements are needed to be sure that health care at home is safe and effective, according to a new report from the National Research Council.

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Soy, Low-Fat Dairy May Reduce Blood Pressure

A new study offers some of the strongest evidence yet that replacing carbohydrates with protein from low-fat dairy and soy can help reduce blood pressure.

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Secondhand Smoke May Hurt Teens’ Hearing

Adolescents who are exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke have nearly double the risk of hearing loss compared to those who are not exposed, according to a new study.

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Falls an Early Clue to Alzheimer’s

Falls may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers report. In a study of 125 older adults who appeared physically and cognitively healthy, two-thirds of those with large deposits of Alzheimer’s-associated plaque in their brains suffered falls.

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Fibromyalgia and IBS: Treatments, Causes, and More

Is there a link between fibromyalgia and IBS? WebMD discusses the possible connection and how both are treated.

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Study: No Risks if Toddlers Share Parents’ Bed

Toddlers who share a bed with their parents do not face increased risks for behavioral or learning problems at age 5, according to new research.

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Foods to Avoid When You’re Pregnant

Steer clear of foods that pose health risks for you and your baby.

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Straight Man Turned Away from Donating Blood Because He ‘Looked Gay’

A blood donor in Chicago was rejected from given blood because they deemed him “too gay,” reports The Chicago Sun Times. What’s more, the man in question, 22 year old Aaron Pace, is not homosexual. Pace says he was deemed to be gay due to his appearance and behavior. This exclusion was based on a

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Whey Protein May Be Helpful for Weight Loss

Whey, or milk, protein may offer people who want to slim down a slight edge over soy, a new study shows.

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New Genes Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome

A newly identified set of genes may play a role in restless legs syndrome.

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