Instead, researchers find 'mosaic' of masculine, feminine traits
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الاثنين، 30 نوفمبر 2015
Can Weight Loss Treatments Help Binge Eaters?
Many people who binge eat are overweight or obese. Can weight loss surgery or medications treat obesity in binge eaters? Here’s what some doctors say.
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After Concussion Symptoms Fade, Slowed Blood Flow in Brain May Persist
But preliminary study doesn't determine whether that is cause for concern, experts say
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Dogs May Ease a Child's Fears
Kids with pets in the home were less likely to test positive for anxiety than those without, study found
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Sweat to Help Reduce Your Risk for Prostate Cancer
Vigorous exercise, nutritious diet lower odds for deadly forms of the disease, research suggests
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Health Highlights: Nov. 25, 2015
Turing Won't Cut Price for Toxoplasmosis Drug
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Weight Loss May Spare Knee Cartilage, Study Finds
Losing more than 10 percent of body weight was linked to slower degeneration of cushioning in joints
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Teens More Cautious About Sex When Parents Set Rules, Study Finds
Kids tend to delay sex if Mom and Dad keep an eye on what they're doing, who they're with
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Too Much Sitting Hurts Heart Patients' Health
Exercise doesn't mitigate effects of sedentary lifestyle, study finds
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Celery-Onion Blend Is Cause of E.Coli Outbreak Tied to Costco Chicken Salad: CDC
Agency says samples of the salad ingredient tested positive for the bacteria and product has been recalled
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FDA Approves First Flu Shot With Added Ingredient to Boost Immune Response
Vaccine can be used in seniors, who are often hit hardest by illness
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New Treatment for Type 1 Diabetes Shows Early Promise
Trial finds that immune-based therapy is safe; further trial on effectiveness is planned
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الأحد، 29 نوفمبر 2015
17 Science-Based Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are incredibly important. They can have all sorts of powerful health benefits for your body and brain. In fact, few nutrients have been studied as thoroughly as omega-3 fatty acids. Here are 17 health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids that are supported by science. 1. Omega-3s Can Fight Depression and Anxiety Depression […] The post 17 Science-Based Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids appeared first on http://ift.tt/1aS7CX7
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السبت، 28 نوفمبر 2015
الجمعة، 27 نوفمبر 2015
E-Cigarettes: Health and Safety Issues
WebMD discusses pros and cons of e-cigarettes and whether they're truly safe or not.
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The 2015 cycling season in review: April
April was Classics dominated with the Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, Amstel Gold, La Fleche Wallone and Liege-Bastogne-Liege in the space of three weeks
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Altura to supply kit to One Pro Cycling in 2016
Altura and One Pro Cycling have announced that the clothing firm will supply the team's kit for the 2016 season
One Pro Cycling have announced that its clothing partner for the 2016 season will be Altura. It’s a big step …Continue reading »from Cycling Weekly http://ift.tt/1MVebMG
الخميس، 26 نوفمبر 2015
Is The Roundup Weed Killer (Glyphosate) Bad For You?
Roundup is one of the most popular weed killers in the world. It is used by farmers and homeowners alike, in fields, lawns and gardens. Many studies claim that Roundup is safe and environmentally friendly. However, other studies have linked it to serious health issues like cancer. This article takes a detailed look at Roundup […] The post Is The Roundup Weed Killer (Glyphosate) Bad For You? appeared first on http://ift.tt/1aS7CX7
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الأربعاء، 25 نوفمبر 2015
This May Not Help Prevent Repeat Miscarriage
Findings likely to disappoint many couples, researcher says
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Those in 50s Largest Group Battling Drug Addiction
Big jump also seen in those aged 60 and older needing treatment for painkiller, heroin abuse
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Obesity in Youth May Harm the Heart Long-Term
Risk of sudden cardiac death was still higher, decades after women had lost the pounds, study found
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Drug Helps Those With Tough-to-Treat Schizophrenia
Clozapine already approved for use after other antipsychotics don't work
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Could My Medications Cause Vision Problems?
A lot of medications could affect your eyes. WebMD tells you how and what you can do about it.
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8 Healthy Habits You May Not Realize You’re Overdoing
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What do your eyes say about your health?
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. But did you know they can also tell you a lot about your health? WebMD takes a look at some common eye conditions and what they say about your health.
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Post-Op Bacterial Infection Ups Complications Risk
Clostridium difficile can be devastating to patients recovering from surgery, experts say
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E. Coli Linked to Costco Chicken Salad Sickens 19
CDC still tracking down specific ingredient that may harbor the germ
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As HMOs Dominate, Alternatives Get Costlier
A KHN analysis finds a sharp difference in premium prices between plans that offer out-of-network care and those that do not.
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7 Clever Ways to Shamelessly Regift This Holiday Season
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Constant Traffic Noise May Boost Depression Risk
Vulnerability is higher among those with a low education and income, researchers report
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Weekend Childbirth Riskier, British Study Suggests
Infant deaths, maternal infections lower on weekdays, study finds
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الثلاثاء، 24 نوفمبر 2015
E. Coli Cases Linked to Costco Chicken Salad
E. Coli Cases Linked to Costco Chicken Salad
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Time to toss your specs and go natural? It’s not that simple
There’s a big debate about the idea that you can correct your vision naturally, without glasses. Does it work? WebMD looks at both sides of the controversy.
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Melatonin Might Help Sleepless Kids With Eczema
But treating skin condition is still best approach, expert says
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More May Benefit from HIV Prevention Pill Truvada
Medication can prevent infection with the virus in people at high risk
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Who Should Pay When an Airline Sends Passengers to the Wrong City?
Washington, DC, dentist Eddy Gamson had always dreamed of visiting the Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain. When he signed up to attend a professional conference in Portugal in September 2013, he decided to head overseas early so he could fly to Spain for a few days. He called British Airways (BA) directly to book the flights for him and his partner, Lowell Canaday, cashing in more than 376,000 frequent-flier points for first-class seats. Gamson says he specifically discussed flying to Spain and outlined their itinerary using airport codes. The ticket agent suggested the pair fly from Dulles to London’s Heathrow and then to Gatwick because, the agent said, there was a direct flight to Granada from that airport.
On September 8, Gamson and Canaday flew across the Atlantic and boarded their flight to Granada. However, 20 minutes into the flight, they noticed on the monitor that the plane was heading west, back over the ocean. They asked the flight attendant why they weren’t heading south, toward Spain. “We’re going to Grenada,” the attendant told them. “In the West Indies.”
Gamson checked his e-ticket. There was no country listed, no airport codes, and no flight duration. There was just one word: Grenada—with an e instead of an a. After much back and forth with BA, it took two days and three flights to get the couple back to Lisbon, leaving insufficient time to travel to Spain.
However, 20 minutes into the flight, they noticed on the monitor that the plane was heading west, back over the ocean.
On September 22, Gamson sent a letter to BA customer service explaining that the airline had erroneously booked Gamson and Canaday on a flight to the wrong destination. He asked to be reimbursed for their out-of-pocket expenses (extra flights, hotels, etc.), to be credited for the frequent-flier points they spent, and to be given two round-trip, first-class tickets from Dulles to Spain. BA instead offered to reimburse them for their hotel in Grenada and to give each man 150,000 frequent-flier points.
“I was beside myself,” Gamson says.
On March 7, 2014, Gamson and Canaday represented themselves in a suit they filed in DC superior court against BA, claiming breach of contract and negligence and demanding $34,000 in damages for “their ruined vacation trip, lost wages, and other associated expenses.”
On March 28, the case was sent to federal court on BA’s request. The airline argued that the Montreal Convention, a treaty that governs international air travel, protected the airline from certain claims that had been made. BA moved to have the case dismissed.
Should the airline pay for misrouting the couple? You be the judge.
THE VERDICT
In his opinion, federal court judge James Boesberg wrote, “This case proves the truth of Mark Twain’s aphorism that ‘the difference between the right word and almost the right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.’ Except here only a single letter is involved.” He noted that the case was not about aviation law, as BA contended, and sent the case back to trial court. In July, BA filed a motion to dismiss the case, and in an oral order on August 22, 2014, Judge Jeanette Clark tossed it. “She basically said, ‘I’ve flown before. I’ve looked at tickets. You’re at fault,’ ” says Gamson. “We don’t agree with her.” Gamson hired an attorney and, in September 2014, filed a request to appeal. He’s still waiting to find out if it’s been granted. Last September, Gamson and Canaday flew to Spain—and “paid” for the flights with the points BA had given them.
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Can Loneliness Shorten Your Life?
Being lonely can trigger cellular changes in your body that increase your chances of getting ill and not living as long as you could have, according to a new study. WebMD has the details.
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Adults With This May Face Higher Stroke Risk
Researchers urge these patients to visit a cardiologist regularly
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5 True, Old-Fashioned Christmas Miracles That Will Restore Your Hope for The Holidays
The Mail Train’s Gift: A Life-Changing Message
My mother told me this story from World War I many years ago. Christmas 1917 was coming, but because her brother Archie Clikeman was missing in action and presumed dead, the family was not going to celebrate.
The townspeople of Parker, South Dakota, always joked that the small-town postmaster read all the postcards whenever the mail train came into town. On that Christmas Eve, he lived up to his reputation.
The family was always grateful that the postmaster, instead of waiting for the rural mail to go out the day after Christmas, called my grandmother and told her that Archie was being held as a prisoner of war. Archie even wrote on the postcard that he was well.
Of course, my mother said, that turned out to be the best Christmas ever. Archie came home after the war and lived to a ripe old age. —Kay Johnson, Parker, South Dakota
Our Pennies Made All the Difference
Many years ago, when I was making 75 cents an hour, my three children asked for bicycles for Christmas, but I couldn’t afford them.
So that January, I put three bikes on layaway. I paid all through the year, but a week before Christmas, I still owed $14.50. The Saturday before Christmas, my son Ricky asked how much I needed. When I told him, he asked if he could pour the pennies out of the penny jug we kept.
I said, “Son, I don’t care, but I know there’s not $14.50 worth of pennies in there.”
Ricky poured them out, counted them, and said, “Mom, there’s $15.50 worth of pennies.” Ecstatic, I told him to count out $1 for gas so I could go get the bikes.
I’ve always thought of this as our little miracle. It was as blessed a Christmas as anyone could ever have. —Dot Williams, Canton, Georgia
Santa Found Us on the Road
At Christmastime, in 1961, our family was on the way from Seattle to a new assignment on the East Coast, and we checked into a motel in Watertown, South Dakota. It was not the best time to travel with young children, who were concerned about Santa finding us on the road.
We headed into town to find a store, and as our car approached an intersection, there was a Santa right in the crosswalk! He held up his hand for us to stop, and we rolled down our windows.
Santa poked his head through a window and said to our kids, “Oh, there you are! I was wondering where I’d find you tonight.”
Naturally, the kids were thrilled to pieces. They made sure we told Santa which motel we were staying at so he could find them. My wife and I had tucked away gifts for the trip, as we knew we wouldn’t have time to shop along the way.
The cartop carrier and out-of-state license plate might have been a giveaway, but whatever it was, that Santa really made Christmas 1961 a memorable one for our kids. —Dave Grinstead, Bellingham, Washington
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Fate Threw a Tree at Us
During the hustle and bustle of Christmastime 1958, we told our children, ages 3 and 4, about the beautiful Christmas tree we would have in a few days. On Christmas Eve, at the bakery we had recently purchased, we counted the receipts, cleaned the shop and headed for home with our two sleepy children.
Suddenly, we remembered we had not gotten a tree. We looked for a vendor who might have a tree left, to no avail.
About a mile from home, we stopped for a red light. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and something hit the front of our truck. My husband went out to investigate.
The next thing I knew, my husband was throwing a good-sized evergreen into the back of the truck. He went into the mom-and-pop store at the corner where we were and asked the proprietor how much he wanted for the tree. He said he wasn’t selling Christmas trees that year.
We never did find out how the tree got in the middle of the road, but somehow we feel we know. Incidentally, it was the most beautiful tree we have ever had. —Gertrude Albert, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Our Carols Hit the Right Ears
I was with a small group of young guys and gals caroling on Christmas Eve, in 1942 San Diego, California. We wandered downtown to Broadway, the main street, and stopped at a block of green grass with a fountain on the plaza.
The streets were streaming with aimless servicemen, all missing the joy and solace of being home for Christmas.
We began singing familiar Christmas songs, and in a short time, the volume increased markedly. I climbed up onto the rim of the fountain to an astonishing sight—a sea of servicemen on the plaza singing with all their hearts. When a song ended, I started another, just beginning the words, and it was immediately picked up.
We sang every traditional song I could think of and didn’t leave the servicemen until near midnight, carrying a beautiful memory with us. —Winnie Phillips Stark, Modesto, California
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Ban Crib Bumpers Because of Rising Deaths: Study
Many of these fatalities were preventable, study reveals
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A Dentist Created Cotton Candy? 5 of the Most Ironic Inventions Ever
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8 Tips for Traveling With Psoriasis
Traveling with psoriasis? WebMD has the keys to help you -- and your skin have a smooth trip.
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Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques and Blood Flow
Amyloid beta clumps may constrict blood flow, adding to neurological woes, animal studies suggest
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Is Obesity Wired Into Some Children's Brains?
Food smells elicit stronger reactions in heavier kids, small study finds
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Could PMS Raise Women's High Blood Pressure Risk?
Study found rise in odds for hypertension in those with moderate-to-severe premenstrual syndrome
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The 8 Most Popular Ways to do a Low-Carb Diet
Low-carb diets have been popular for many decades. They used to be highly controversial, but have now been gaining mainstream acceptance. Low-carb diets tend to cause more weight loss than low-fat diets, at least in the short-term (1). They also improve numerous health markers, such as blood triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure […] The post The 8 Most Popular Ways to do a Low-Carb Diet appeared first on http://ift.tt/1aS7CX7
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Chronic Fatigue Therapies Provide Some With Relief
Study shows benefits from certain treatments can last more than two years
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الاثنين، 23 نوفمبر 2015
11 Unforgettable Pieces of Life Advice (In Just 6 Words Each)
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Doctors' Group Urges Greater Use of Generic Drugs
Lower-cost options are usually just as safe and effective, experts say
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Breastfeeding May Lower This Risk for Some Women
Study looked at moms who had already diabetes in pregnancy
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Creative Christmas Tree Decorations: 6 New Ways to Deck Your Tree
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Chipotle-Linked E. Coli Outbreak Expands: CDC
Chipotle-Linked E. Coli Outbreak Expands: CDC
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High 'Resting' Heart Rate and Odds of Early Death
But more research is needed before this can used as a marker, expert says
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Young Women Face Risk After Heart Attack, Stroke
Odds of another life-threatening event are much higher than normal, study says
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