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Got hypertension? Better read this before bed

Image of Doctors currently rely on snapshots of blood pressure to make decisions, this may not be the best strategy.

A new study has found that changing the time when you take your blood pressure meds could significantly reduce your risk of heart attack ... continue reading

BPA may be harmful to toddler girls

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A widely used chemical found in plastic bottles, metal cans, and a whole host of other consumer products could be linked to behavioral and ... continue reading

Yoga exercises and stretching can stop back pain

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A new study researching the effect of yoga classes and stretching on people with chronic lower back pain has found virtually no difference ... continue reading

Save some salt for the ocean!

Image of We need less of this in our diets, much, much less.

We should probably be none too surprised, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans consume too much ... continue reading

Is the Black death the mother of all plagues?

Image of The Black Death is also thought to be the origin of the popular child's nursery rhyme,

Could the Black Death 1347be the mother of all modern plague outbreaks? A recent study published in the journal Nature, says yes. LOS ... continue reading

Hopeful new research for sickle cell disease

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Researchers may have found a powerful new treatment for sickle cell disease. So far, the treatments have proven effective in mice. LOS ... continue reading

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Scientists to resurrect 'Black Death' bacteria in lab

Image of This artwork depicts the burning of Jewish people in the wake of the plague. Along with the horror of the plague, the horror of antisemitism - and hatred of other whole groups of people - multiplied as the disease spread. Frightened and superstitious people sought to blame whole groups of people for what they perceived as the wrath of God.

The Black Death has long captured the imagination of historians and storytellers since it ravaged Europe in the middle of the 14th century. ... continue reading

Listeria death toll reaches 22 Watch

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Federal health officials say that 21 people have now died from a nationwide outbreak of listeria, including one unborn child. The outbreak ... continue reading

Poor hospitals for poor people

Image of The study reveals one of the unintended consequences of the Affordable Healthcare Act.

Startling new research reveals that the worst hospitals treat twice as many poor patients than the best, and those patients are more likely ... continue reading

Pay attention men! Another reason to exercise

Image of Exercise can reduce your risk of coronary heart disease by as much as one-third.

According to a study published on Wednesday,  men who do vigorous exercise three times a week were found to have a significantly ... continue reading

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