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Heart Testing Overused, Report Finds

August 2nd, 2011 Comments off

Far too many healthy Americans are undergoing heart-screening tests, which can lead to unnecessary and potentially dangerous treatments, an investigation appearing in next month’s Consumer Reports finds.

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Heart Testing Overused, Report Finds

Mold Exposure in Infancy Raises Asthma Risk

August 2nd, 2011 Comments off

Infants raised in a home with moldy areas may be more likely to develop childhood asthma.

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Let Dad Be Dad: 6 Ways to Encourage New Fathers

August 2nd, 2011 Comments off

WebMD discusses how new moms can help their husband or boyfriend as they get the hang of fatherhood.

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How Does Your Brain Respond to Food?

August 1st, 2011 Comments off

Willpower alone usually is not enough for lasting weight loss; instead, to counter obesity, some experts now recommend focusing on the ways in which the brain responds to food rather than solely on personal choice.

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How Does Your Brain Respond to Food?