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Middle-aged and older men who take erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra are more likely to have sexually transmitted diseases, a new study of more than 1.4 million men finds. Researchers at Massachusetts..
Scientists Make Immune Cells in Mice That Fight Off HIV
July 6, 2010
Research in mice suggests that scientists may have a new lead on using gene therapy against the virus that causes AIDS.The researchers tinkered with human stem cells and then inserted them into mice where they multiplied into immune system cells that provided protect...
Will you lose more pounds at a bigger diet center?
July 6, 2010
For every additional 10 people signed up at a clinical center for a weight loss trial, the average person loses half a percent more weight, the study found.Dr. Arne Astrup of the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and his colleagues delved into a database of 22 weight-...
To protect babies, keep car seats in the car: study
July 6, 2010
To prevent injuries in babies, car seats should stay in the car. That's the message of a new study, published today in the journal Pediatrics, which shows that almost 9,000 infants go to the emergency room (ER)...
Neck size could help ID childhood obesity
July 6, 2010
Measuring children's neck circumference could provide a quick, simple way to screen them for weight problems, a new study suggests. Such screening is recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task...
6 Weight-Loss Tricks That Don’t Involve Dieting or (Much) Exercise
July 6, 2010
The advice for losing those stubborn extra pounds seems so simple: Eat less, and exercise more. But as anyone who's ever tried to lose a few pounds knows, putting that advice into practice is very...
Wean Yourself Off Processed Foods in 7 Steps
July 6, 2010
A new book, Real Food Has Curves, has a plan to get you to enjoy food more and maybe lose weight
Brown Rice and 4 Other Foods That Can Help Prevent Diabetes
July 6, 2010
Nuts, fish, fat-free dairy products, and green leafy vegetables may help prevent or manage diabetes
Glucosamine Ineffective for Lower Back Pain Linked to Arthritis
July 6, 2010
Study finds it's no better than placebo in relieving discomfort or boosting quality of life
Do Video Games Cause ADHD? 3 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe
July 6, 2010
Grade schoolers and young adults who play lots of video games are more likely to have ADHD or other attention problems, according to new research in Pediatrics. Does that mean it's time to yank the game controller? Maybe, maybe not. Here's why. There's plenty of data showing...