Prevention

The 6 Dirtiest Places in the Office

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If you think the bathroom is the only germ haven in your office, think again. Would you believe the dirtiest spot is the sink faucet in the break room?

Gum Disease Doesn’t Cause Heart Disease After All

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Recent studies had hinted that gum disease can increase the risk of heart disease, but a new review suggests the evidence is still wanting.

Physicians Groups Call for Fewer Tests for Patients

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Nine professional medical societies are urging doctors and patients to cut back on unnecessary tests and procedures. The question is, Are they listening?

Americans May Be Fatter Than We Think, Study Says

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It’s no secret that as a population, Americans been getting heavier, but researchers now say that our weight problem may be worse than we thought.

Why Prolonged Sitting Is Bad for Your Health

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It’s time to get off your keister. Another study finds that sitting for too long increases your risk of death, even if you exercise regularly.

Colonoscopies Cut the Risk of Cancer Death by Half

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Katie Couric was right: colonoscopies are uncomfortable, but they lower the risk of cancer and save lives.

Skinny Jeans and High Heels: What Health Dangers Lurk in Your Closet?

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High fashion has a cost — and it’s not just on the price tag. 

Smoking May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline in Men

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In a new study, middle-aged men who smoked did worse on tests of cognitive ability over time, but women who lit up didn’t show the same declines.

Exposure to Common Chemicals May Weaken Vaccine Response

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A study finds disturbing evidence that chemicals found in furniture, fast-food packaging and microwave popcorn bags may compromise children’s immune systems.

Google Helps Emergency Room Docs to Predict Flu Trends

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How bad is the flu season? Doctors are Googling the answer