09/18/08
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The widespread adoption of the Internet makes it the most powerful communication tool ever devised, and can enable research on a scale that would have been unimaginable 20 years ago. One of the first companies to successfully cond...
08/14/08
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According to a recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine, some people can be obese and still avoid many of the health risks typically associated with the extra weight. The study, conducted by Rachel Wildman of Albert E...
06/08/08
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Cancerous mice injected with Vitamin C saw a 43 to 51 percent reduction in tumor size, according to a recent study published by doctors from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Although the findings are preliminary, and sti...
10/28/08
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The numbers may surprise you. A recent study from the World Health Organization, based on 2003 data, estimates that 536 million people worldwide aged 15-49 years are infected with HSV-2, or genital herpes. This represents about 16...
12/03/08
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Actress Salma Hayek, who gave birth last fall to daughter Valentina, has stated that she is addicted to nursing the now 14-month-old infant. She has stated that she keeps promising herself she will quit soon, but can’t sto...
09/05/08
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With timeless hits like We Are the Champions, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Another One Bites the Dust, Queen’s place in the history of rock is undeniable. Freddie Mercury, Queen’s co-founder and lead singer, was noted for his char...
12/19/08
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Dry, itchy, and flaking skin is a common condition during the winter months, when humidity is low and we spend more time indoors in heated surroundings. Your skin care regimen may require a tune-up with the change in season. So w...
10/23/08
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A Swedish scientist doing cancer research has discovered that drinking coffee can, over time, make a woman’s breasts shrink. The results, published in the British Journal of Cancer, concluded that 50% of women are susceptibl...
10/29/08
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The Christian Nymphos are a new organization devoted to helping young married women embrace intimacy in their marriage. Their website, ChristianNymphos.org, provides advice on how to spice up your love life - without violating any...
11/04/08
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Well-known actor Patrick Swayze, who starred in Dirty Dancing opposite Jennifer Grey, and in Ghost with Demi Moore, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May of this year, a few months prior to his 56th birthday. Patrick Sw...
10/30/08
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Traditionally, only patients over age 65 (seniors) or at high risk for the development of pneumonia have been advised to receive the pneumococcal vaccine, which prevents bacterial pneumonia and meningitis. However, the CDC is now ...
08/01/08
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Today marks the first day of World Breastfeeding Week, an observance started in 1992 to promote universal breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is highly beneficial for infants. Studies have shown that breastfed babies are less likely to s...
11/12/08
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Julianne Hough, the popular two-time champion from Dancing with the Stars, was taken to the hospital with abdominal pain this week, where she was diagnosed with endometriosis and told that she needed to have her appendix removed. ...
11/05/08
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Celebrities like Heidi Klum, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez, and Victoria Beckham grace the Red Carpet just weeks after giving birth, looking enviably lean and trim. One would never guess that they gave birth just we...
12/18/08
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At one time, gout was a disease that struck mainly older people of the upper class. Now, thanks largely in part to rising rates of obesity and diabetes, people are now becoming susceptible to this condition at a younger age. ...
12/17/08
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A surprising new and controversial study claims that regular screening for breast cancer by mammogram may actually lead to more breast cancers being treated than may need to be. Treatment for breast cancer often involves a lumpe...
12/15/08
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Christmas is traditionally a time when people get together, go to parties, and share a “cup of Christmas cheer”. This joyous form of holiday entertainment can turn deadly when someone who has been drinking gets behin...
01/09/09
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What do Brad Pitt, Hugh Grant, Jude Law, Bill Clinton, and Tony Parker have in common? They were all caught cheating on their spouses. Although I mention only male celebrities, female celebrities do their fair share of cheating ...
12/01/08
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A new study from Harvard Medical School makes the connection between a mother’s weight gain during pregnancy and the child’s future chances of becoming obese. Previous studies have focused on younger children; this stu...
10/16/08
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An Englishwoman defied the odds this week by giving birth to identical triplets – who were conceived while she was on the birth control pill. The unsuspecting mom found out she was pregnant in her 25th week of pregnancy, at wh...
10/07/08
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David Duchovny, star of the hit show “Californication,” will be back to work soon. According to People magazine, Duchovny has successfully concluded rehab for sex addiction. Duchovny was first vaulted to fame as Agen...
09/30/08
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Rebecca Romijn has it all – a hit show, a hot husband, and twin baby girls on the way. The Ugly Betty star is staying close to home for the next several months – her due date is in January – in case she goes in...
09/30/08
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Last week, Hollywood lost a giant, when acting legend Paul Newman succumbed to lung cancer at the age of 83. Newman starred in movies like The Color of Money, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and The Sting. He also created his ...
09/29/08
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Cholesterol—you hear the word all the time! But what does it really mean, and why should you care? Well, it is National Cholesterol Education Month for one (and no, I didn’t almost forget because cholesterol is boring)...
09/26/08
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, 31, the 2007 NFL MVP, injured a ligament in his left knee earlier this month, ending his season. It’s tough to say who is more upset about this turn of events – Patriots fans...
09/25/08
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Just because your latest STD test came back negative, doesn’t mean your sexual past hasn’t left some psychological scars. “Hooked: New Science on How Casual Sex is Affecting Our Children,” is a new book b...
09/15/08
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Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer in men—but what if you could take steps to prevent it? This September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and while cancer is scary, you can take positive steps to p...
09/12/08
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The start of the school year is just around the corner. For some, that means stress looms just around the corner, too. In fact, you may already be stressed just thinking about it: Will I get good grades this year? Will I make th...
08/22/08
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In the past two weeks we have witnessed record-breaking athleticism, including memorable performances by Michael Phelps and Natalie Coughlin. As any dedicated Olympics fan will tell you though, racking up all those hours watchin...
08/21/08
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Today is the birthday of one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA, Wilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain. Wilt Chamberlain was born on August 21, 1936, and had a storied career as a professional basketball player. Wil...
08/08/08
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One of the most commonly prescribed drugs for infertility, Clomid, may not have any effect on a woman’s ability to conceive, according to a new study by clinical researchers in Britain. Clomifene citrate, the generic name for Cl...
07/31/08
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The next time you’re ready to hop into bed with someone, you might get carded. That’s because a new company, STFree Certifications, has begun issuing safe sex licenses to NYC residents. Each card has a photo, a unique ID ...
07/23/08
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For women on certain antidepressants, Viagra may the key to achieving orgasm, at least according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study was conducted on women taking SRIs (li...
07/12/08
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The media countdown to next month’s Summer Games has begun, complete with dire predictions about how Beijing’s smog will impact the Olympic athletes. In the wake of questions about whether asthmatic athletes will be able to ...
07/01/08
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When someone says "Pamela Anderson," what's the first thing that leaps to mind? Given that Pamela has built her career around her cosmetically enhanced cleavage, there seems no more fitting way to celebrate her 41st birthday then ...
12/19/08
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Women have been encouraged to get a flu shot during pregnancy for several years, but no studies have been undertaken to prove that getting the influenza vaccination during pregnancy does protect babies after birth. Currently, on...
12/16/08
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Walt Disney was a man of vision and childlike wonder who, before his death in 1966, was nominated for 59 Academy Awards (he won 22) and 950 other world honors. Walt Disney’s name is known throughout the world for his ...
12/10/08
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Britney Spears turned another year older and, although she has been under intense scrutiny for her behaviour the past few years, it appears that she is once again under control. Britney is not the only celebrity who has had t...
11/25/08
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Heartburn is a common symptom, experienced by millions of people at one time or another. But sometimes heartburn is not just heartburn, and instead signifies a condition called Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). November 25th...
11/17/08
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Christina Applegate, best known for her role as Al Bundy’s daughter in the hit TV series Married, With Children and now as the star of Samantha Who?, faces reconstructive breast surgery this month and has stated that she car...
09/30/08
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Jamie Lynn Spears is a role model for young women everywhere… No, seriously! She may be a teenage mom, but Jamie has started out as a good one, making the right choices for her baby – starting with her decision to b...
09/10/08
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Senator John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, is 72 years old, and if elected, he will be the oldest person ever inaugurated into a first term in the White House. The senator’s age may be an important reason why Sa...
11/21/08
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November 19 is World COPD Day, and a report from the CDC shows that the number of people succumbing to COPD is rising. Surprisingly, more women are dying of COPD than men. The report indicates that the mortality rate is highe...
11/14/08
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The now twice-married Mariah Carey and her new husband Nick Cannon are not shy about advertising the fact that they waited until their honeymoon to have “complete intimacy” (Mariah’s words). Mariah has stated th...
