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Therapists Not Trained in Male Eating Disorders
Boys and men can also develop eating disorders, and rates for these psychiatric issues are rising - even as psychotherapists admit they have trouble spotting and treating them. So finds a new study of 259 American and Canadian psychotherapists. "Boys and men with eating...
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Plastics Chemical Tied to Millions of Preterm Births
A common chemical that makes plastics more pliable may come with a grim downside: Nearly 2 million premature births per year, new research shows. Di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) belongs to a class of chemicals called phthalates, which have long been linked to health hazards...
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Weekend Binge Drinking Triples Risk of Liver Damage
Many folks think it's OK to belt back a few extra rounds on Saturday night if they stay mostly sober during the week. But saving up your drinks for a single sitting could be a recipe for liver problems, new research suggests. A team at the University of Southern California's...
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Kimchi Might Help You Eliminate Microplastics
A type of bacterium found in the popular Korean dish kimchi may help bind to nanoplastics in the gut and remove them from the body, according to a new study in mice. Microplastics - and their even smaller counterparts, nanoplastics - have drawn increasing concern in recent...
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Science-Backed Benefits of Chocolate
If the Easter Bunny leaves you a basket filled with dark chocolate treats, go ahead and enjoy - in moderation. While chocolate goodies can be high in sugar and calories, dark chocolate also contains antioxidants and minerals that offer notable health benefits. To get the...
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Review: Kinesio Taping Doesn't Help Muscles, Joints
Elite athletes often show up at the starting line with legs, arms and shoulders covered in strips of brightly colored tape. This "KT tape" - kinesio taping - is meant to ease muscle and joint pain and boost range of movement. But KT tape might not be very effective at all,...
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High Sodium Intake May Trigger New Heart Failure
Most folks know that too much salt can lead to high blood pressure, but new research suggests it may be even more dangerous than thought. A Vanderbilt University team found that excessive sodium intake was a direct, independent trigger for new-onset heart failure among a...
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American Heart Association Urges Plant-Based Protein
The American Heart Association's new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based protein over meat. It also suggested limiting the use of sugar, salt and ultra-processed foods and...
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Sex Enhancement Chocolates Recalled
Two chocolate products marketed for sexual enhancement are being recalled because they were found to contain hidden prescription drug ingredients. The recall involves "Gold Lion Aphrodisiac Chocolate" and "ilum Sex Chocolate," sold by the company Gear Isle, according to the...
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Short Bursts of Exercise Lower Disease Risk
As it turns out, you don't need long workouts to improve your health. Just a few minutes of more intense activity each day may help lower your risk of serious diseases. That's according to a study published March 29 in the European Heart Journal, which looked at data from...
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Novo Nordisk to Launch Discount Wegovy Plans
Novo Nordisk will launch a discounted subscription plan for U.S. Wegovy patients paying for the drug themselves, offering monthly prices up to nearly 30% below its standard rate as it tries to widen access and regain ground from Eli Lilly in the booming obesity-drug...
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High Antioxidant Intake May Harm Offspring
Antioxidants are often seen as a good, simple way to boost health, but taking too many may come with some risks, new research suggests. A study from Texas A&M University found that high doses of certain antioxidants may affect sperm and lead to developmental changes in...
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Study: A Repetitive Diet Helps Weight Loss
Want to lose weight A boring, repetitious meal plan might help, researchers say.Sticking to the same sort of meals day in and day out appears to help people drop more pounds, researchers reported in the journal Health Psychology.Folks who followed routine eating patterns -...
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What You Do While Sitting May Predict Dementia Risk
Most health advice says to stand up more, but a groundbreaking study suggests that what you do while sitting down might be just as important for your long-term memory. Researchers in Sweden, Australia and Brazil found that passive sitting - like zoning out in front of the...
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Small Daily Habits Add Up to Better Heart Health
Even small improvements to your daily habits - a few minutes more sleep, a couple extra minutes of exercise, a daily side serving of veggies - can lower your risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure, a new study says. People who slept 11 minutes more, performed an...
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Study: Hydrating May Not Help Prevent Kidney Stones
Drinking lots of fluids is recommended for warding off kidney stones, which can cause intense and unbearable pain. it's very difficult - and possibly impossible - for people to down enough fluids to prevent kidney stones, a major new study says. Patients with kidney...
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Ultra-Processed Foods Harm Men's, Women's Fertility
Potato chips, snack cakes, frozen pizzas and sugary drinks could be keeping countless couples from starting families, a pair of new studies report. Ultra-processed junk food harms fertility in both men and women, undermining their odds of conceiving a child, two teams of...
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Scientists Discover How Exercise Protects the Brain
Lunges and squats may do more for the brain than previously thought, including helping protect it from damage tied to aging and dementia, a new study suggests. In research published this month in the journal Cell, scientists found that physical activity may help repair the...
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Food Safety Scientist Wins World Food Prize
A scientist who pioneered the modern food processing safety standards used around the world was awarded this year's World Food Prize, the organization announced Wednesday, crediting his work for averting millions of cases of foodborne illness and reducing food waste.Huub...
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Childhood Obesity Tied to Lower Adult Income
Childhood obesity could be robbing some kids of their chance at the American Dream. Children who are obese are far less likely to climb the economic ladder as adults, compared to kids who have a normal weight, researchers recently reported in the Journal of Population...
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Spending Time Outdoors May Help You Eat Better
Most people visit a local park to clear their heads or get some exercise, but a new study suggests that green space might be a secret weapon for a better diet. Drexel University researchers found there is a powerful link between the time we spend in nature and the quality...
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Vitamin B3 May Help Treat Fatty Liver Disease
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), occurs when excess fat builds up in the liver due to metabolic problems such as obesity, diabetes, or high cholesterol. Unlike other liver diseases, it is not...
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Study: Choice of Alcohol Influences Risk of Death
Too much alcohol of any type is bad for a person's health, but some booze is more harmful than others, a new study says. Beer, cider and liquor all appear to increase people's risk of an early death, even at low levels of imbibing, researchers are slated to report Saturday...
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Everyday Habits Proven to Help You Stress Less
You probably know someone who never loses their cool - even in a situation that would send most folks into a panic. How come they don't freak out under pressure Chalk it up to something called "psychological flexibility." "They're able to change the way they think about the...
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Fitness Icon Elaine LaLanne Turns 100, Shares Tips
Elaine LaLanne is celebrating a major milestone - her 100th birthday - and showing no signs of slowing down. Affectionately known as "Lala" and often called the "Queen of Fitness," she was recently inducted into the Health and Fitness Hall of Fame by the Health and Fitness...