The more time adolescent girls spend in front of Facebook, the more their chances of developing a negative body image and various eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia and exaggerated dieting. This has been shown in a new study from the University of Haifa…
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Acupuncture and physical exercise improve hormone levels and menstrual bleeding pattern in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), reveals research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. PCOS is a common disorder that affects up to 10% of all women of child-bearing age…
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Women who are satisfied with everyday life and are involved in leisure activities rarely have problems with alcohol, reveals a thesis from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden…
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Results of two Phase 1 clinical trials of S-equol (AUS-131) were published in the February issue of Menopause: The Journal of the North American Menopause Society. This first-in-class, nonsteroidal, nonhormonal estrogen receptor beta (ERbeta) agonist offers a potentially safer alternative to estrogen for the treatment of menopausal symptoms…
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Among infants who were never breast-fed or in whom breast-feeding was stopped before age 4 months, introduction of solid food at this age was linked to a 6-fold increase in obesity risk at age 3 years. Medscape Medical News
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Among infants who were never breast-fed or in whom breast-feeding was stopped before age 4 months, introduction of solid food at this age was linked to a 6-fold increase in obesity risk at age 3 years. Medscape Medical News
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The new findings suggest prevention may require more than just supplements. Medscape Medical News
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Mislabeled bottles may result in patients unintentionally taking one product instead of the other, with potentially serious harm. Medscape Medical News
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Authors recommend ongoing surveillance and prompt treatment for HCV infection. Medscape Medical News
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The investigators reviewed studies of varying quality in an effort by the US Preventive Services Task Force to develop recommendations for or against routine counseling for patients who love the sun. Medscape Medical News
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