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Well: Taking Calcium May Pose Heart Risks
Posted: May 24th, 2012, 1:13pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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In a large European study, people who were taking calcium supplements had nearly a 30 percent greater risk of heart attack over four years than those who were not.
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Well: The Raw Meat Diet for Pets
Posted: May 24th, 2012, 12:18pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A vocal minority of pet food owners are willing to pay a premium for raw pets foods, believing they are healthier for their dogs and cats than commercially prepared foods.
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Well: The Raw Meat Diet for Pets
Posted: May 24th, 2012, 12:18pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A vocal minority of pet food owners are willing to pay a premium for raw pets foods, believing they are healthier for their dogs and cats than commercially prepared foods.
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Well: The Doctor's Remedy: Biofeedback for Stress
Posted: May 23rd, 2012, 10:18am EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Patients aren't the only ones interested in alternative and complementary medicine. In a new series, Well talks to doctors across the country to find out what nontraditional medicines or therapies they sometimes recommend or use themselves.
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Really?: Never Brush Your Teeth Immediately After a Meal
Posted: May 21st, 2012, 2:31pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Research shows that brushing too soon after meals and drinks, especially those that are acidic, can do more harm than good.
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Well: Sleep Apnea Tied to Increased Cancer Risk
Posted: May 21st, 2012, 11:41am EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Two new studies associate a common disorder of sleep that causes pauses in breathing with a higher risk of cancer.
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Well: Skechers Toning Shoe Customers to Get Refund
Posted: May 17th, 2012, 3:18pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Federal regulators announced on Wednesday that Skechers has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers with claims about its toning shoes.
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Really?: Really? Red Wine as a Probiotic Delivery System
Posted: May 15th, 2012, 1:17pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Known for its potential to protect against heart disease, red wine also aids digestive health, through probiotics, studies show.
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Well: Sippy Cups and Other Little-Known Childhood Hazards
Posted: May 14th, 2012, 3:33pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups cause thousands of injuries to the mouth and teeth every year, and button batteries, those flat silver discs used in toys and home electronics, can cause serious harm when swallowed.
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Well: Concussions May Be More Severe in Girls and Young Athletes
Posted: May 10th, 2012, 4:24pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Younger athletes, and girls in particular, may need to be managed more cautiously after a concussion, a new study shows.
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Well: Bans on School Junk Food Pay Off in California
Posted: May 8th, 2012, 3:22pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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In California, where schools have been cracking down on the amount of junk food offered at lunch and in vending machines, students are consuming less sugar, fat and calories.
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Really?: Really? Using an iPad Can Strain Your Neck
Posted: May 7th, 2012, 2:02pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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The lower and flatter a tablet is placed, the greater the risk for taxing neck muscles, a study finds. Researchers recommend placing tablets on tables, preferably propped up for better viewing.
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Well: Heart Risk in Athletes Is Gaining Attention
Posted: May 3rd, 2012, 6:00pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Sudden cardiac death is far more prevalent among young athletes than previously believed, recent research has shown.
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Well: Allergies as a Blessing in Disguise
Posted: May 3rd, 2012, 1:31pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Are allergies a blessing in disguise? A profile of Margie Profet in the latest issue of Psychology Today explores her novel theories of allergies and her mysterious disappearance.
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Well: Letting Families Stay in the Trauma Ward
Posted: May 2nd, 2012, 12:18am EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Having family members and other loved ones present in the trauma ward when children are being treated has no detrimental effect on their care, a new study reports.
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Really?: Really? To Lower Your Risk of Diabetes, Eat Breakfast
Posted: April 30th, 2012, 11:40am EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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In a study following 29,000 men over 16 years, those who regularly skipped breakfast had a 21 percent greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
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Really?: Really? Optimism Reduces the Risk of Heart Disease
Posted: April 23rd, 2012, 2:25pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Scientists have known about the reverse relationship between psychological health and heart health for some time, but the findings on happiness and its medical impact over the years have not been as consistent.
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Well: Knowing When to Put an End to Therapy
Posted: April 23rd, 2012, 11:53am EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Is it time to call it quits with your therapist?"Therapy can - and should - focus on goals and outcomes, and people should be able to graduate from it," writes Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist, in the Sunday Times.
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Well: The Faces of Alzheimer's
Posted: April 23rd, 2012, 8:37am EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A new book and photo exhibition this month in New York shows another side of Alzheimer's, one in which people with the disease can still be engaged, lead active lives and experience love and joy.
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Well: The Costs of Having a Fat Dog or Cat
Posted: April 20th, 2012, 12:01am EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Many pet owners are finding that the extra pounds on a pudgy cat or dog can lead to severe - and costly - health problems.
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Well: Do College Students Need Sex Ed?
Posted: April 17th, 2012, 2:49pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Abby Sun, left, and Samantha Meier, organizers of Sex Week at Harvard, which aimed to go beyond the usual health-centered education.Over the last 10 years, a growing number of colleges have begun organizing weeklong programs devoted to all things sexual.
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Well: Soothing Babies During Vaccination
Posted: April 17th, 2012, 11:18am EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Parents can lessen the sting of an injection by soothing their babies with a quick series of comforting measures, including a popular technique called swaddling.
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Really?: Really? Traffic Accidents Are More Frequent on Tax Day
Posted: April 17th, 2012, 10:51am EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A study published this month suggested that the stress of meeting tax deadlines affects road safety in April.
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Well: Giving Patients Choices in Colon Cancer Screening
Posted: April 10th, 2012, 12:56pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A new study shows that patients are far less likely to undergo screening for colon cancer if their doctors recommend only colonoscopy, rather than offering other screening options.
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Well: No Seizure Risk From Measles Vaccine in Older Children
Posted: April 9th, 2012, 5:33pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Booster doses of the MMRV vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox did not lead to a higher seizure risk in 4- to 6-year-olds in a study.
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Well: Antidepressants Can Raise Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
Posted: April 9th, 2012, 10:16am EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Taking antidepressants during pregnancy raises the risk of high blood pressure in expectant mothers, a new study shows.
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Well: Waist Size Helps Predict Heart Risk in Teenagers
Posted: April 6th, 2012, 9:38am EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Taken together, waist size and body mass index better predict a child's cardiovascular risk than either measure alone, a new study finds.
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Really?: Really? The Claim: Climate Change Is Causing Longer Allergy Seasons
Posted: April 3rd, 2012, 1:20pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Along with the earlier arrival of spring, pollen is also making it into the air earlier, with more intensity, and sticking around for a longer period of time, studies show.
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Well: Biking and Sexual Health in Women
Posted: April 2nd, 2012, 12:01am EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Traditional bike seats, which have been linked to erectile dysfunction in men, may also be a hazard to a woman's sexual health.
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Really?: Really? The Claim: Ulcers Can Increase the Risk of Diabetes
Posted: March 26th, 2012, 2:39pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A bacterium found in the stomach, H. pylori, which causes ulcers, is also linked to increased risk for Type 2 diabetes, new studies show.
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Well: Recipes From the Cabbage Patch
Posted: March 23rd, 2012, 1:30pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A five-pound cabbage was Martha Rose Shulman's inspiration for five nutritious and delicious dinners in this week's Recipes for Health.
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Well: An Early Start to Allergy Season
Posted: March 20th, 2012, 5:49pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A weak winter and unexpectedly balmy weather have meant plenty of sneezing, sniffling and stuffed sinuses for millions of hay fever sufferers.
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Really?: Really? The Claim: Holding a Cold Bottle of Water Can Improve Exercise
Posted: March 19th, 2012, 3:02pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Simply carrying a cold thermos can help slow the rate at which the body's core temperature rises - a problem for the overweight - delaying fatigue and improving performance, researchers say.
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Really?: The Claim: French Pine Bark Can Relieve Asthma
Posted: March 12th, 2012, 12:16pm EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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While French pine bark has a loyal following, the evidence supporting it as a tonic for asthma and other chronic conditions is not convincing.
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Well Blog: Stairs at Home Remain a Childhood Hazard
Posted: March 12th, 2012, 12:03am EDT by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Nearly 100,000 children each year are taken to hospitals for injuries they sustained on a staircase, usually in the home.
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Well Blog: Shark Cartilage May Contain Toxin
Posted: March 8th, 2012, 10:34am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Shark cartilage, hyped as a cancer preventive and joint-health supplement, may contain a neurotoxin that has been linked with Alzheimer's and Lou Gehrig's disease, a new study suggests.
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Well Blog: Shark Cartilage May Contain Toxin
Posted: March 8th, 2012, 10:34am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Shark cartilage, hyped as a cancer preventive and joint-health supplement, may contain a neurotoxin that has been linked with Alzheimer's and Lou Gehrig's disease, a new study suggests.
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Really?: The Claim: Sleep Quality Worsens With Age
Posted: March 5th, 2012, 3:14pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Studies show that healthy older adults are unlikely to have more problems sleeping than younger counterparts. For those who do have problems, they may be a symptom of underlying illness.
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Really?: The Claim: Sleep Quality Worsens With Age
Posted: March 5th, 2012, 3:14pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Studies show that healthy older adults are unlikely to have more problems sleeping than younger counterparts. For those who do have problems, they may be a symptom of underlying illness.
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Well Blog: Airport Scanner Radiation Risks Are Minimal, Government Report Says
Posted: March 1st, 2012, 12:32am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A report from the Homeland Security Department is urging the public not to worry about the safety of full-body X-ray machines at airports, saying a person would have to pass through one dozens of times a day for a year before reaching annual radiation limits.
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Really?: The Claim: Your Body Clock Can Determine When You Get Sick
Posted: February 27th, 2012, 3:41pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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The immune system and the body's circadian rhythm, its internal clock, are intimately tied.
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Well Blog: Many Heart Attacks Don’t Cause Chest Pain
Posted: February 22nd, 2012, 3:44pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A sizable proportion of people who are taken to hospitals for heart attacks -- more than a third, and more women than men -- do not have chest pain and, as a result, may not receive lifesaving treatment.
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Well: For Baldness, Turning to Leg Hair
Posted: February 21st, 2012, 4:30pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A new report highlights a novel way for doctors to replace thinning hairlines: transplanting leg hair.
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Really?: The Claim: An Ice Bath Can Soothe Sore Muscles
Posted: February 20th, 2012, 11:36am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A dunk in icy water may reduce inflammation and soreness after a heavy workout, but it's not clear whether ice baths are more effective than other treatments.
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Well Blog: Air Pollution Linked to Heart and Brain Risks
Posted: February 15th, 2012, 10:31am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Three studies published this week found that people exposed to pollutants have a higher risk of stroke, heart attacks and cognitive deterioration.
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Well Blog: Coming to Your Smartphone: Therapy Apps
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 4:41pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A new generation of apps for your phone or computer may soon offer psychotherapy on the go.
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Really?: The Claim: Flying Coach Raises Your Risk of Blood Clots
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 3:38pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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The condition, linked to sedentary behavior, can be fatal if the clot reaches the lungs, causing a blockage known as a pulmonary embolism.
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Well Blog: Going to College With Crohn's Disease
Posted: February 13th, 2012, 12:55pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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On The Choice blog, Lily Altavena talks about going to college with a chronic illness.
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Well Blog: Blood Levels of Trans Fats Are Declining in Americans
Posted: February 8th, 2012, 5:57pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A new report shows that since 2000, levels of trans fats in Americans' bloodstreams have plummeted nearly 60 percent.
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Really?: The Claim: Long Work Hours Can Cause Depression
Posted: February 6th, 2012, 11:40am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Studies indicate that putting in extra hours at the office can elevate the risk of developing anxiety and depression.
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Well Blog: HPV Vaccine Now Recommended for Boys, Hepatitis B Vaccine for Diabetes
Posted: February 2nd, 2012, 11:59am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Federal health officials recommended this week that all boys be routinely vaccinated against human papillomavirus, or HPV, and that people with diabetes be vaccinated against hepatitis B.
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Well Blog: The Changing Meaning of Heterosexuality
Posted: January 30th, 2012, 2:08pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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In a book review in Science Times, Abigail Zuger takes a look at "Straight: The Surprisingly Short History of Heterosexuality," by Hanne Blank, an expert on the history of sexuality.
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Really?: Really? The Claim: Never Go to Bed Angry
Posted: January 30th, 2012, 10:47am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Going to sleep after experiencing negative emotions appears to reinforce or "preserve" them, research suggests.
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Well: Take Blood Pressure in Both Arms, Study Says
Posted: January 29th, 2012, 6:30pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Differences in blood pressure readings between a patient's right and left arms could be a sign of vascular disease and a greater risk of dying from heart disease.
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Well: Caffeine Alters Estrogen Levels in Younger Women
Posted: January 27th, 2012, 2:17pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A new study of women ages 18 to 44 found that drinking coffee and other caffeinated beverages can alter levels of estrogen.
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Well: Oral HPV More Common in Men Than Women
Posted: January 26th, 2012, 2:30pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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About one in 15 Americans is infected with oral human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted virus that causes throat cancers, and the disease is especially common among men, new research shows.
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Well Blog: The Kettlebell Workout for Back and Neck Pain
Posted: January 26th, 2012, 12:01am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Kettle-shaped iron weights, which have been used for centuries to train Russian soldiers and athletes, appear to be a promising therapy for back, neck and shoulder pain, new research shows.
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Well Blog: Expanding the Definition of Depression
Posted: January 24th, 2012, 4:08pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Should the definition of depression be expanded to include grieving for a loved one?
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Well: Iodide Heart Scans Linked to Thyroid Disease
Posted: January 23rd, 2012, 4:18pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A common iodide contrast agent given to millions of patients who undergo medical scans every year raises the risk of thyroid disease, a new study shows.
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Really?: The Claim: Excess Weight Raises the Risk of Acne
Posted: January 23rd, 2012, 11:04am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Researchers have found, once again, that weight gain and moderate to severe acne go hand in hand, particularly among young women.
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Really?: The Claim: Drinking Water Can Help Lower the Risk of Diabetes.
Posted: January 16th, 2012, 2:27pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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The amount of water you drink can play a role in how your body regulates blood sugar, researchers have found.
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Well: Marijuana Smoking Does Not Harm Lungs, Study Finds
Posted: January 11th, 2012, 1:15pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A large new government study has found that smoking marijuana on a regular basis, even over many years, does not impair lung function.
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Well Blog: Economic Toll of Diabetes Begins Early
Posted: January 9th, 2012, 6:37pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Diabetes may be more than a hazard to health. A new study shows that young adults with the disease have lower lifetime earnings and fewer job prospects than their peers.
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Really?: Really? Can You Die of a Broken Heart?
Posted: January 9th, 2012, 4:01pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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In a large new study, scientists have confirmed that the so-called broken-heart syndrome is real.
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Well Blog: Fussy Baby or a Sleep Disorder?
Posted: January 5th, 2012, 11:14am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A new study shows sleep problems are surprisingly common among infants and toddlers, but parents and pediatricians often fail to recognize the symptoms.
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Well Blog: Fussy Baby or a Sleep Disorder?
Posted: January 5th, 2012, 11:14am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A new study shows sleep problems are surprisingly common among infants and toddlers, but parents and pediatricians often fail to recognize the symptoms.
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Well: For Neck Pain, Chiropractic and Exercise Are Better Than Drugs
Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 5:39pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Seeing a chiropractor or engaging in light exercise relieves neck pain more effectively than relying on pain medication, new research shows.
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Well: For Neck Pain, Chiropractic and Exercise Are Better Than Drugs
Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 5:39pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Seeing a chiropractor or engaging in light exercise relieves neck pain more effectively than relying on pain medication, new research shows.
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Really?: The Claim: Listening to Music Can Relieve Pain
Posted: January 3rd, 2012, 1:14pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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In recent years, a growing number of doctors have been using music in clinical settings, believing it might have analgesic effects on patients.
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Well Blog: A.D.H.D. Drug Shortage Has Patients Scrambling
Posted: December 31st, 2011, 8:46pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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The shortages are the result of a troubled partnership between drug manufacturers, which want to maximize their profits, and the Drug Enforcement Administration, which wants to curtail abuse of the drugs.
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Well Blog: What We Can Learn From Old Animals
Posted: December 29th, 2011, 9:48am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Isa Leshko, a fine art photographer, set out to capture glimpses of animals in their twilight years -- a therapeutic project inspired by caring for her mother with Alzheimer's disease.
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Well Blog: Life Expectancy Rises for New Yorkers
Posted: December 27th, 2011, 6:08pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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The life expectancy for New Yorkers reached 80.6 years, surpassing the life expectancy for the rest of the nation.
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Well Blog: M.S. Treatments Offer New Hope
Posted: December 27th, 2011, 1:47pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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After decades of basic research on M.S., the last five years have brought a rapid rollout of new and sophisticated drugs that are changing how this disease is managed and offering patients new hope.
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Well: Colon Cancer Advances Show Black-White Divide
Posted: December 27th, 2011, 11:48am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Advances in screening, diagnosis and treatment of colon cancer mean fewer people are dying of the disease today than they were 20 years ago. But black and white patients are not benefiting equally.
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Really?: The Claim: For Famous Musicians, 27 is a Dangerous Age
Posted: December 26th, 2011, 11:29am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Amy Winehouse was 27 when she died. So were Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin.
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Well Blog: Students Say No to Healthful School Fare
Posted: December 22nd, 2011, 12:53pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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The decision in Los Angeles to swap out corn dogs and chocolate milk for quinoa salads and vegetarian curries was seen as a move that might inspire other districts across the country to do the same, but students aren't biting.
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Well Blog: Babies Fed Salty Foods Like Salt as Preschoolers
Posted: December 21st, 2011, 5:26pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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infants whose parents fed them starchy table foods like crackers and breakfast cereals, which typically contain added salt, were more likely to gravitate to salty foods by the time they reached preschool.
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Well Blog: Babies Fed Salty Foods Like Salt as Preschoolers
Posted: December 21st, 2011, 5:26pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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infants whose parents fed them starchy table foods like crackers and breakfast cereals, which typically contain added salt, were more likely to gravitate to salty foods by the time they reached preschool.
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Well Blog: The Most Popular Health Topics of 2011
Posted: December 21st, 2011, 11:43am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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High protein diets and superhero workouts - those were two of the most sought after topics on the Internet in 2011.
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Well Blog: Sleep Apnea Common in Police Officers
Posted: December 20th, 2011, 4:00pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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More than a third of police officers have a sleep disorder, and those who do are more likely to experience heart disease, problems with job performance and rage toward suspects and citizens, a new study suggests.
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Well Blog: Sleep Apnea Common in Police Officers
Posted: December 20th, 2011, 4:00pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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More than a third of police officers have a sleep disorder, and those who do are more likely to experience heart disease, problems with job performance and rage toward suspects and citizens, a new study suggests.
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Well Blog: Losing Friends on Facebook
Posted: December 20th, 2011, 3:53pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Offensive comments were the top reason for friend removals on Facebook; posting too many "depressing" or "political" comments and romantic break-ups were also high on the list, according to research from Nielsen.
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Well Blog: Losing Friends on Facebook
Posted: December 20th, 2011, 3:53pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Offensive comments were the top reason for friend removals on Facebook; posting too many "depressing" or "political" comments and romantic break-ups were also high on the list, according to research from Nielsen.
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Well Blog: Coping With Addiction and a Mood Disorder
Posted: December 19th, 2011, 10:49pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Antonio Lambert, a self-taught ex-convict turned mental health educator, has relapsed into crime and drug use before. But now, he says, "I know when it's time to reach out for help."
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Well Blog: The Problem With GPS Watches for Runners
Posted: December 19th, 2011, 4:43pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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GPS watches for running are very much a work in progress. The technology is improving, but some inaccuracy remains, writes Gina Kolata in this week's Science Times.
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Well Blog: Exploring the Links Between Acetaminophen and Asthma
Posted: December 19th, 2011, 4:22pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Some researchers suspect that acetaminophen may be linked to asthma, noting that asthma diagnoses began to take off just as doctors began using the drug more often to treat children with fevers.
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Really?: The Claim: Symptoms of Heart Disease Can Show Up in the Eyes
Posted: December 19th, 2011, 1:21pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Studies have shown that higher levels of lipids in the blood can cause some people to develop raised, yellow patches of skin around the eyelids.
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Well: Marijuana Use Growing Among Teenagers
Posted: December 14th, 2011, 5:52pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Marijuana use among teenagers has reached a 30-year peak even as use of alcohol, cigarettes and cocaine continues a slow decline, according to a new government report.
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Well: Beware of Raw Cookie Dough
Posted: December 13th, 2011, 4:29pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A new study that investigated the cause of a large outbreak of E. coli in 2009 pointed the blame at raw cookie dough.
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Well Blog: What's in Your Kitchen?
Posted: December 13th, 2011, 11:08am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Eggs, Cheddar cheese, yogurt and soy sauce were among the most popular items in American kitchens, whereas mincemeat and artichokes were hard to find, according to a new report.
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Well Blog: Childhood Obesity, Doctors and Parents
Posted: December 12th, 2011, 4:42pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Experts on child nutrition are debating whether some of the standard infant feeding practices and attitudes may be in need of revising, particularly the notion of getting infants to eat as much as possible.
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Well Blog: Why Some People Sleep More Than Others
Posted: December 12th, 2011, 4:23pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A need for unusually long amounts of sleep may simply be a genetic predisposition, writes C. Claiborne Ray in this week's Science Times.
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Really?: The Claim: Shoveling Snow Raises the Risk of a Heart Attack
Posted: December 12th, 2011, 11:17am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Reviewing patient records from winter seasons, scientists are trying to ascertain whether the link is real or exaggerated.
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Well Blog: Sexting Among Teenagers Not as Common as Thought
Posted: December 5th, 2011, 12:53pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Sexting among teenagers and adolescents may not be quite as common as many people believe.
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Well Blog: Awakenings Caused by Sleeping Pills
Posted: December 2nd, 2011, 3:11pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A popular sleep medication may have found a second life as a drug that stirs consciousness in patients in a near-vegetative state.
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Well Blog: Dogs and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posted: December 1st, 2011, 4:08pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Military dogs and household pets that have experienced trauma can suffer from a form of canine post-traumatic stress disorder, veterinarians say.
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Well Blog: Depression May Slow Exercise Recovery
Posted: December 1st, 2011, 11:46am EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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A new study suggests that clinical depression may hamper the body's ability to recover from physical activity, a finding that may hold clues to the link between depression and heart disease.
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Really?: The Claim: Coffee Can Prevent Some Medications From Working
Posted: November 29th, 2011, 4:35pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Coffee and espresso can have consequences in people taking certain medications, by either blocking their absorption or enhancing their effects.
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Well Blog: More Parents Skip Childhood Vaccines
Posted: November 29th, 2011, 2:07pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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In more than half of all states, the number of parents opting not to vaccinate their children is rising, a new analysis shows.
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Well Blog: Four Drugs Cause Most Hospitalizations in Older Adults
Posted: November 23rd, 2011, 5:00pm EST by By ANAHAD O'CONNOR
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Just four drugs -- blood thinners and diabetes medications -- cause most emergency hospital visits for drug reactions among people over 65 in the United States, a new study shows.