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Brain abnormalities identified that result from prenatal meth exposure
Children whose mothers abused methamphetamine (meth) during pregnancy show brain abnormalities that may be more severe than that of children exposed to alcohol prenatally, according to a study ...
7 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Anti-obesity drugs unlikely to provide lasting benefit according to scientists
15 March 2010: Scientists at the University of Liverpool argue that anti-obesity drugs fail to provide lasting benefits for health and wellbeing because they tackle the biological consequences ...
12 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Smoking, but not past alcohol abuse, may impair mental function
Men and women with a history of alcohol abuse may not see long-term negative effects on their memory and thinking, but female smokers do, a new study suggests.
20 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Doctor says heart groups too cozy with industry
(AP) -- A prominent cardiologist accused leading heart organizations of being too cozy with industry and allowing those ties to influence its policies and education programs for doctors.
12 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Obesity and passive smoking reduce oxygen supply to unborn baby
Babies born to mothers with obesity and exposed to passive smoking are more likely to have health problems than others. This conclusion is based on evidence of elevated levels of nucleated red ...
14 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Older non-smokers gain most from tobacco ban, study suggests
Older people who have never smoked benefit most from smoking bans, a study suggests.
5 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Studies find treating vitamin D deficiency significantly reduces heart disease risk
Preventing and treating heart disease in some patients could be as simple as supplementing their diet with extra vitamin D, according to two new studies at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart ...
Mon 15 Mar 10 from PhysOrg
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Cloves are the best natural antioxidant
Using spices eaten in the Mediterranean diet as natural antioxidants is a good way forward for the food industry, given the beneficial health effects of these products. This has been shown by ...
13 hours ago from PhysOrg
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Arteries improve after smokers quit, study finds
(AP) -- Quitting smoking can turn back time. A year after kicking the habit, smokers' arteries showed signs of reversing a problem that can set the stage for heart disease, according to the ...
Mon 15 Mar 10 from PhysOrg
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New biotech advance to add heart healthy omega-3s to US diet
A new heart-healthy, essential omega-3 fatty acid is about to improve an American pantry staple: soybean oil. The new scientific advance will move biotechnology onto the average consumer's daily ...
11 hours ago from PhysOrg
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