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California May Slap Cancer Warning on Coffee, But Should Java Lovers Panic?
Published 02/01/2018THURSDAY, Feb. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- A lawsuit working its way through California's courts could mean that the Golden State's coffee shops might have to post cancer warnings for the beloved beverage.
But cancer and toxicology experts say that's no reason to avoid your morning cup of Joe.
Th...
Can Brain Scans Reveal Who Your Friends Are?
Published 01/30/2018TUESDAY, Jan. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- You and your friends likely share similar interests. But did you know you could also have similar patterns of brain activity?
Dartmouth College researchers assessed the friendships or social ties within a group of nearly 280 graduate students. Brain scan...
Running in the Cold: How to Survive and Thrive
Published 01/14/2018SUNDAY, Jan. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Whether you're training for a marathon or just logging miles, cold-weather running requires some special health and safety precautions, according to a sports medicine expert.
That said, it also gives you a chance to get ahead of the competition because pe...
Allergens widespread in largest study of U.S. homes
Published 12/12/2017Allergens are widespread, but highly variable in U.S. homes, according to the nation’s largest indoor allergen study to date. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health report that over 90 percent of homes had three or more detectable allergens, and 73 percent of homes had at least one al...
Health Tip: If You Get the Flu While Pregnant
Published 12/12/2017(HealthDay News) -- The flu may be dangerous enough, but it's even more of a threat for women who are pregnant.
All women should get the annual flu vaccine, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises.
If you do develop the flu while pregnant, the CDC suggests:
Begin treatment as...
Spacing out after staying up late? Here’s why
Published 11/21/2017UCLA-led study blames mental lapses on sleep-deprived brain cells 11/06/2017
Ever sleep poorly and then walk out of the house without your keys? Or space out while driving to work and nearly hit a stalled car?
A new study led by UCLA’sDr. Itzhak Friedis the first to reveal how sleep deprivation d...