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Heart Disease Accelerates Male 'Menopause', Stymies Sex Life

By Nsikan Akpan | May 24, 2013 06:34 PM EDT

Researchers found 4-fold increase of andropause symptoms, a.k.a. "male menopause", in subjects with heart disease.

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5 Ways Newborn Breastfeeding Can Improve Your Baby's Health

By Lizette Borreli | May 24, 2013 05:57 PM EDT

Studies show that breastfeeding can promote good physical and cognitive health for newborn babies.

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Mystery Illness Solved in Alabama: No Need To Panic, It Was Just The Cold And Flu

By Christie Rizk | May 24, 2013 05:08 PM EDT

A mysterious illness that struck seven people in Alabama earlier this week has been determined to be a combination of cold and flu viruses.

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Sugar Water Injections May Be Next Big Thing In Knee Pain Treatment

By Christie Rizk | May 24, 2013 04:46 PM EDT

A new study suggests injections of sugar water could be an effective means to ease the pain and function of arthritic knees.

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Fluorescent Biomarkers Could Help Track Prostate Tumors, Improve Cancer Diagnosis

By Nsikan Akpan | May 24, 2013 02:46 PM EDT

Scientists have developed a multi-color tracking tool for prostate cancer.

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Texas Woman Comes Back To Life After Giving Birth; Mother And Baby Doing Well [VIDEO]

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 24, 2013 02:35 PM EDT

A Texas woman and her baby are lucky to be alive today after a heart condition caused the mother's heart to stop while she was 36-weeks pregnant.

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Tim Curry Recovering From Stroke; 67-Year Old Actor Is 'In Great Humor'

By Christie Rizk | May 24, 2013 01:57 PM EDT

Actor Tim Curry is said to be upbeat and talking following a major stroke.

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Mississippi Woman Could Face Manslaughter Charge For Her Child's Stillbirth

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 24, 2013 01:39 PM EDT

A Mississippi woman may face prison time for the stillbirth of her daughter if a court decides her drug use while pregnant is sufficient for such charges.

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Five Iodine-Rich Foods That Can Help Keep Your Baby Healthy In The Womb

By Lizette Borreli | May 24, 2013 02:22 PM EDT

Boost your iodine intake with these five foods to ensure a healthy pregnancy for you and your baby.

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Menopause Memory Loss May Feel Worse with Frequent Hot Flashes

By Ashik Siddique | May 23, 2013 10:07 PM EDT

A new study confirms that menopausal women who feel their memories declining actually experience more forgetfulness, and links the duration of subjective menopause memory loss to the frequency of hot flashes.

Coronavirus

Share And Share Alike: WHO Tells Scientists To Share Information On Coronavirus

By Christie Rizk | May 23, 2013 06:48 PM EDT

WHO officials say scientists worldwide should be sharing information on the recent spread of coronavirus, not looking to profit from their work.

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Brad Pitt Says He Has Face Blindness; Prosopagnosia More Common Than Thought

By Evan Winchester | May 23, 2013 06:31 PM EDT

"So many people hate me because they think I'm disrespecting them," Brad Pitt said, lamenting a condition he believes is face blindness, also known as prosopagnosia.

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Cinnamon And Alzheimer's: Spice Contains Compounds That May Be Key To Disease Prevention

By Christie Rizk | May 23, 2013 06:15 PM EDT

Two compounds found in cinnamon may help slow or prevent the aggregation of misfolded proteins in the brain that contribute to Alzheimer's disease.

Heartburn

Chronic Heartburn Can Increase Risk Of Throat And Vocal Cord Cancer by 78%

By Ansa Varughese | May 23, 2013 05:53 PM EDT

Individuals who don't smoke or drink heavily but experience frequent heartburns have an elevated risk of developing cancers to their throat and vocal cords, a new study shows.

Scratching itch on nose

Have An Itch That Needs Scratching? Science Can Tell You Why

By Justin Caba | May 23, 2013 04:39 PM EDT

A new study has identified a molecule in mice that controls the itching sensation.

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