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Vitality

How to Live Better, Longer

  • Diet
    Low-Carb vs. Keto Diet: Which Is Better For You?
    A dietitian said that following a low-carb diet is better for weight loss compared to the keto diet, which may have some side effects.
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    Expert Reveals 3 Best Healthy Aging Tips
    Here's how to increase your health span, according to New York Times bestselling author Dr. Frank Lipman.
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
    Right Amount Of Apple Cider Vinegar For Guaranteed Weight Loss
    An expert recommends adding at least one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to daily meals for faster weight loss.
Under the Hood

Behavior, Neuroscience & Your Brain

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    After Staying In Antarctica, Scientists' Brains Shrank A Bit
    Per a news release, a group of scientists who did an extended stay in Antarctica experienced a slight shrinking of their brains' hippocampus.
  • Mental Health
    How Nutrition Affects Your Mental Health
    From lower risk of depression, anxiety to better gut health, read on to know how the food you eat could affect your mental health.
  • Alzheimer's
    Previously-Scrapped Alzheimer's Drug May Be Effective After All
    In one of the most unexpected comebacks of the scientific and medical world, a once-shelved Alzheimer’s drug is given a new lease on life since new data shows that it may be effective after all.
Innovation

Technology & the Business of Medicine

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    These 2 Genes May Predict Your Breast Cancer Survival Rate
    Findings from a new study could help more women to overcome breast cancer.
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    'Mess-Free' Period Sex Is Now A Thing
    A new product promises to make sex during menstruation less of a mess.
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    We’re Closer Than Ever To Finding Cause Of Autism
    Researchers discovered hundreds of genes that could be connected with autism spectrum disorder.
The Hill

Healthcare, Policy & Governance

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    Veterans Have A Problem With Donald Trump’s Comment About PTSD
    Veterans did not respond well to Donald Trump's comments on PTSD, a common mental health disorder many soldiers face.
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    Countries Should Adopt Sugar Tax, Says World Health Organization
    The WHO wants countries to start taxing sugary drinks, and use the revenue to fight health problems sugar may worsen.
  • candidates
    Where Do Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump Stand On Abortion?
    Here's what the presidential candidates have said on the controversial topic of abortion and reproductive rights.
The Grapevine

Breaking News and Trends

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    Tuna Recall 2019: Which States Are Affected?
    Here's a quick update about the recent tuna recall and what you should know about them.
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    Scarlet Fever Signs And Symptoms To Watch Out For
    Officials confirmed nearly 500 new cases of scarlet fever in England and Wales in early December. 
  • Flying Comfortably
    How Scientists Are Cutting Their Own Carbon Footprints
    In an attempt to minimize their carbon footprints, an increasing number of scientists and climate experts are trying to fly less. However, the sentiment isn't echoed all throughout the community.
Weird Medicine

Science is Stranger Than Fiction

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    Would Eating Human Brains Make You Sick?
    Have a craving for human brains this Halloween? We don't suggest eating them.
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    4 Real Medical Illnesses That Were Blamed On Witchcraft
    Throughout history, people have attributed scary looking and unfamiliar illnesses to dark forces, including witches and demons.
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    You Wouldn't Expect These 6 Things To Cause Hallucinations
    People are generally aware of the most common causes of hallucinations, like schizophrenia and a really high fever. But lesser known are the more rare causes; here are six you probably haven't heard about.
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Stories

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    You Wouldn't Expect These 6 Things To Cause Hallucinations
    People are generally aware of the most common causes of hallucinations, like schizophrenia and a really high fever. But lesser known are the more rare causes; here are six you probably haven't heard about.
    October 17, 2016 12:27 PM By Elana Glowatz
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    Eating Other People Is Unhealthy
    Humans have been eating each other for a long, long time. Sometimes they do it out of desperation, and sometimes they suffered fatal consequences. Here are some tales of cannibalism throughout history.
    October 13, 2016 11:19 AM By Elana Glowatz
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    Alzheimer's May Be An Infectious Disease
    Circumstantial evidence for the transmission of Alzheimer’s from one person to another through surgery, medical procedures, is growing.
    January 28, 2016 1:32 PM By Susan Scutti
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    Rare Brain Condition Is 1st Prion Disease Identified In 50 Years
    A recent study has identified the cause of multiple system atrophy (MSA) as prions, a significant finding which may lead the way to treatment options.
    September 2, 2015 2:45 PM By Dana Dovey
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    A Tribe In Papua New Guinea Reveals The Upside Of Cannibalism
    Researchers say they have identified a gene that protects against some forms of prion conditions among a tribe known for their former practice of cannibalism.
    June 11, 2015 12:08 PM By Susan Scutti
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    A Laser To Cure Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Disease
    A new type of laser may revolutionize treatment for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Creutzfeldt-Jakobs disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders.
    November 3, 2013 8:30 PM By John Ericson
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    1 In 2,000 U.K. Residents Carry Abnormal Protein Linked To Mad Cow Disease
    The outbreak of mad cow disease in humans during the 1980s and 1990s caused many people to become carriers of the abnormal protein responsible for the disease. A new study finds that the amount of carriers is double what was previously believed.
    October 16, 2013 7:56 PM By Anthony Rivas
  • Scientists develop highly sensitive and rapid new method to detect and measure infectious prion diseases
    A fast test to diagnose fatal brain conditions such as mad cow disease in cattle and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease in humans could be on the horizon, according to a new study from National Institutes of Health scientists.
    December 5, 2010 6:26 PM By Staff Reporter
  • Surgery linked to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
    A new study spearheaded by Spanish scientists demonstrates a causal relationship between the onset of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), caused by a protein called a prion, and general surgery.
    July 8, 2010 10:03 AM By James Heather
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