Thursday, February 16, 2017

Genes at the Root of Baldness in Men

Gene research may offer a glimmer of hope for men challenged by that bane of aging
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Geneticists Get to the Roots of Hair Loss in Men

Gene research may offer a glimmer of hope for men challenged by that bane of aging -- male-pattern baldness. In the largest such study to date, a Scottish research team said it has...
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5 Ways Women Can Cut Their Heart Attack Risk

Heart disease is the leading killer of American women, but lifestyle changes can reduce the risk, a heart expert says. An estimated 43 million women in the United States have heart...
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Could Fermented Foods Boost Your Health?

At her house in Portland, OR, art teacher Julia Himmelstein always has a batch of kombucha brewing to satisfy her bottle-a-day habit. Himmelstein, 33, says both her paternal...
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Beware Heart Attack Risk From Shoveling Snow

Shoveling is the probable reason why men are more likely to suffer a heart attack after a heavy snowfall, researchers report. In a new study, investigators analyzed data on...
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Health Tip: Eat Your Antioxidants

Antioxidants, found in many healthier foods, protect your cells from damage. The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests eating these antioxidant-rich foods: Eggs, milk, butter...
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Low Back Pain? Relax, Breathe and Try Yoga

For people experiencing low back pain, the thought of exercise often seems daunting. But yoga may be a natural fit in the quest to relieve an aching back, a new review indicates. The...
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Patient Story: Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Jane, who was just diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis by her new rheumatology doctor, has been started on oral weekly methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall) tablets. The doctor had...
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