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Why Personality May Matter in Preventing Alcoholism
A program that takes personality into account may help to identify and reduce teen-drinking rates.
Researchers Question Study Documenting Awareness of Patients In Vegetative State
Flaws emerge in a new analysis of the original study data.
How Disasters and Trauma Can Affect Children’s Empathy
Do children become more kind and empathetic after a disaster— or does the experience make them more focus more on self-preservation?
More Health Harms for Children Exposed to BPA
Kids with high exposure to the chemical bisphenol-A exhibit unusual levels of protein in the urine – an early warning sign of possible kidney and cardiovascular problems
Cancer Rates Dropping, But Not for All Tumor Types
The Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer shows the U.S. is making progress in controlling some tumors, but rates of human papillomavirus–related cancers remain stubbornly high.
Faster, Stronger, Longer: Olympians Live Longer than the Rest of Us
All that training, regardless of the sport, my pay off in extra years, according to two recent studies.
Risk of Sudden Death High Even for Light Smokers
The latest research quantifies how much smoking contributes to sudden heart-related death, and how quitting can potentially erase that risk.
Healthy Diet Can Lower Risk of Recurrent Heart Attack and Stroke
If you’re at high risk of having a heart attack, changing your diet can significantly lower your chances of heart disease. But how much can fruits and vegetables help someone who already has heart trouble?
Can Your Job Increase Your Risk of Developing Breast Cancer?
A study explores the occupations with the strongest links to breast cancer.
Chelation for Heart Disease: Study Shows Promise, but Experts Are Divided
A government study raises more questions than answers about the validity of cleansing the body of heavy metals in order to prevent heart disease.
Multivitamins Don’t Lower Risk of Heart Disease Among Men
A daily multivitamin doesn’t protect against heart attack, stroke or heart-related death, according to a new large-scale study among men
Does The Flu Shot Curb Heart Disease?
Here’s something to consider if you haven’t gotten your flu shot: people who are vaccinated may have a lower risk of heart disease.
