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Fingers May Point to Sports Prowess (HealthDay)

Tuesday, November 7th, 2006

Superior athletic ability may, literally, be at your fingertips.

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Many Americans Fed Up With Fad Diets (HealthDay)

Tuesday, November 7th, 2006

Americans seem to have lost their appetite for fad diets, a new national survey finds.

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Tuesday, October 31st, 2006

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Anti-Fat Protein Keeps Overeating Mice Slim (HealthDay)

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Mice gorging on high-calorie, high-fat diets for two weeks stayed slender, thanks to an "anti-obesity" protein injected into their brains, Italian researchers report.

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Weight Concerns Spur Women to Smoke Again After Pregnancy (HealthDay)

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Weight-gain worries may help drive women who quit smoking during their pregnancy to start up again after delivery, new research shows.

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Studies Reveal Slow Progress on Global Child Deaths (HealthDay)

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

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Four Short Walks a Day Ease Blood Pressure (HealthDay)

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Taking four short walks a day to lower your blood pressure may be more effective than one long walk, a new study finds.

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Restricted Diet May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s (HealthDay)

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Cutting calories may halt or even reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, according to a new animal study.

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Young Athletes May Underreport Concussion Symptoms (HealthDay)

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Doctors who rely on young athletes’ reports of concussion symptoms may be sending the athletes back to play too soon, according to a new study.

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Fatty Fish May Protect Against Kidney Cancer (HealthDay)

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

The heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids abundant in fatty fish like salmon and sardines may help protect your kidneys against cancer, new research suggests.

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