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For Weight Loss Success, Think About When, Not Just What, You Eat
Timing is everything for losing weight.
Women with BRCA Gene Mutation at Higher Risk for Early Menopause
A study finds the first genetic links that predict timing of menopause
Finding the Link Between Sleep and Senior Moments
It’s no secret that our ability to remember things dulls as we get older. Now researchers have some clues about why that happens.
Yoga and the Mind: Can Yoga Reduce Symptoms of Major Psychiatric Disorders?
Yoga does the body good, and according to a new study, it may ease the mind as well.
New Strain of Norovirus Is Circulating in the U.S.
Piggybacking off this year’s influenza epidemic, a new strain of the highly contagious norovirus has reached the U.S. from Australia.
Researchers Question Study Documenting Awareness of Patients In Vegetative State
Flaws emerge in a new analysis of the original study data.
Why Facebook Makes You Feel Bad About Yourself
No surprise — those Facebook photos of your friends on vacation or celebrating a birthday party can make you feel lousy.
Scientists Push to Resume Research On Virulent Man-Made Flu Virus
Researchers who voluntarily stopped work on a potent strain of influenza they created in the lab are hoping to end the moratorium on their studies.
Can Carrots Reduce the Effect of Diabetes-Causing Genes?
In the latest revelation about the human genome, researchers say individuals with a certain genetic mutation that predispose them to diabetes may be able to rely on beta carotene to reduce their symptoms.
Hot Soups Can Cause Chemical to Leach from Melamine Bowls
Melamine doesn’t break, which makes it a great option for tableware, but a study shows it can taint food when heated.
Achoo, It’s You! Facebook App Points the Finger at Flu Spreaders
You’ve gotten your flu vaccine and you wash your hands regularly. But you still need protection from those flu-ridden friends on your social network.
We Tried This: With MovNat, Play Like You’re a Kid Again
MovNat eschews gyms and fitness equipment for old-fashioned jumping and climbing
