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This Is Why You Have Trouble Sleeping in New Places

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This Is Why You Have Trouble Sleeping in New Places

When you sleep in a new place, a part of your brain remains alert for potential threats, a new study finds.
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Could Nasal Spray Curtail Nighttime Bathroom Trips?

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter
SUNDAY, May 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Countless people — often men with enlarged prostates — need to visit the bathroom during the night. But help could soon be at hand in the form of a nasal spray, new research suggests.
A spritz of a synthetic hormone, already used by bed-wetting kids, […]
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Sleepless Nights Linked to Brain Changes in Study

Insomnia is linked with abnormalities in the brain’s white matter.
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Evening Snacking Might Raise Odds for Breast Cancer’s Return

By Kathleen DohenyHealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, March 31, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Breast cancer patients fond of midnight snacking may be at a higher risk of a breast cancer recurrence, according to new research.
“Women whose usual nightly fast was less than 13 hours had a 36 percent increased risk of having a recurrence of the breast cancer [.See Original Article

Millions of maternal and child lives could be saved every year for less than $5 a person

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Millions of maternal and child lives could be saved every year for less than $5 a person

By spending less than $5 per person on essential health care services such as contraception, medication for serious illnesses and nutritional supplements, millions of maternal and child lives could be saved every year, according to a new analysis.
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World-first new treatment for alcohol addictions

An FDA-approved beta blocker could be the answer in treating alcohol addiction, researchers report. Alcohol addiction causes almost 3.8 percent of deaths worldwide, authors say.
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Infant BMI is good predictor of obesity at age two

Babies with a high body mass index (BMI) at age two months are at risk for obesity at age two years, say pediatric researchers. The authors say that BMI better predicts early childhood obesity than weight-for-length, the current standard measurement.
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Longitudinal trial of safety, efficacy of calcium supplement used to enhance bone mineral density

A recent study examines the safety and efficacy of a vitamin/mineral enhanced plant-sourced calcium supplement in female consumers who had taken the supplement from 1 to 7 years.
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Jacob’s first 2 months of life

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Jacob’s first 2 months of life

This is my son, he was born with a couple of different heart defects and has already underwent a cardiac catheterization and open heart surgery. He still faces more open heart surgeries to correct his condition. Please visit my carepage Continue reading →
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Get Fit: Exercising with high blood pressure

Binghamton, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Exercise can significantly lower your blood pressure. Each time you exercise your heart gets a little stronger.
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Obesity Help – How to Overcome Obesity With High Blood Pressure

Obesity has become national problem in most of prosperous country where the people have used to sedentary lifestyle and eating foods that contain too much saturated fat. Many studies have shown that obese people have a higher blood pressure than Continue reading →
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Nutrition news: how much salt is safe?

This can increase blood pressure; high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart disease. It can damage our kidneys and cause calcium build-up, …
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Patients' Lung Medication May Not Work If They've Been Exposed To Cigarette Smoke, Flu Virus

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Patients' Lung Medication May Not Work If They've Been Exposed To Cigarette Smoke, Flu Virus

Over time, the chronic inflammation associated with the disease — caused by inflammatory proteins such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha and …
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What Are the Facts Behind 'Sell By' Dates?

By Dr. Mercola
Every year, people in the U.K. throw away more than 93 million gallons of milk, 733,000 tons of potatoes and 473,000 tons of bread, according to U.K. supermarket chain Sainsbury’s.1 Similarly, the average U.S. family of four wastes more than 2 million calories, which equates to $1,500 worth of food, every year.2
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Omega-3 Rich Diet Seen to Have 'Potent' Effects in Treating a Mouse Model of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Chronic inflammatory diseases such RA often persist due to an inability to stop the inflammation. Current RA treatments are largely preventive, and …
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Zinc deficiency may make inflammation worse in HIV+ patients

Washington, Apr 23: Deficiency of zinc can contribute to chronic inflammation among HIV-positive individuals, according to a new study. This is the first …
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Full-fat Dairy May Reduce Risk for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity

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Full-fat Dairy May Reduce Risk for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity

Full-fat foods have been getting a bad rap for decades now. But brace yourself. There is no evidence that eating low-fat dairy is more healthy than …
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Study: More Obese People Than Underweight

Obesity is a condition in which the body stores large, unhealthy amounts of … They estimate that in 2014 there were 266 million obese men and 375 …
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Full-fat milk: The healthier option to fight diabetes and obesity, study says

People are often told that the consumption of whole-fat dairies is not that good for the health. However, the latest study reveals that this food group, …
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Premenopausal Obesity and Breast Cancer Growth Rates in a Rodent Model

Obese premenopausal women with breast cancer have poorer prognosis for long term survival, in part because their tumors are larger at the time of …
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National Institute on Aging (April 6, 2016): Data Sharing: The Name of the Game in Alzheimer’s Research

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National Institute on Aging (April 6, 2016): Data Sharing: The Name of the Game in Alzheimer’s Research

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Wed, 04/06/2016

Thousands of gene candidates in the human genome have the potential to play a role in the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But you are just one scientist. How can you even start such an enormous task? This quest – one scientist analySee Original Article

Washington Post (February 26, 2016): Keeping Mentally Active Doesn’t Stave Off Alzheimer’s Disease — Only Its Symptoms

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Fri, 02/26/2016

The prevailing wisdom about dementia is simple: Keep your mind active as you age to lower the risk of cognitive decline. But is the same true for Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most common form of dementia? New research suggests that the answeSee Original Article

Harvard Medical School (March 3, 2016): Crossing a Barrier

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Thu, 03/03/2016

The blood-brain barrier at the interface between the brain’s blood vessels and nerve cells acts as a vital gatekeeper to the brain, allowing essential nutrients and fluids to pass into the central nervous system and the web of our brain’s neuroSee Original Article

Science Magazine (March 31, 2016): Alzheimer’s May be Caused by Haywire Immune System Eating Brain Connections

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Thu, 03/31/2016

More than 99% of clinical trials for Alzheimer’s drugs have failed, leading many to wonder whether pharmaceutical companies have gone after the wrong targets. Now, research in mice points to a potential new target: a developmental process gone awSee Original Article

Med diet best for heart disease (but some junk food won't hurt)

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Med diet best for heart disease (but some junk food won't hurt)

… and is similar to the diet already recommended to people to stop high blood pressure, and is recommended in broader national dietary guidelines.
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Milestones On The Path To Population Health

Public health departments could take on surveillance for high blood pressure across multiple health systems and nontraditional care settings, …
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Blood Pressure Log Reviews

Blood Pressure Log Many individuals are required or choose to monitor blood pressure readings at home but do not know where to record them. The Blood Pressure Log is a spiral-bound book with pre-made tables that simplifies this task. The Continue reading →
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The Stroke Association and Saddleworth Rotary Club are out to conquer stroke

High blood pressure remains the single biggest risk factor for stroke, contributing to 54 per cent of strokes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Was Prince battling a 'serious illness' for years before his death? Pals 'very concerned' for his health

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Was Prince battling a 'serious illness' for years before his death? Pals 'very concerned' for his health

“The people close to him were very concerned for his health and indicated he'd been undergoing treatments which made his immune system weak,” a …
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Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center pharmacist to speak on cancer care

Immunotherapy is treatment that uses certain parts of a person's immune system to fight diseases such as cancer. This can be done by stimulating …
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How does antihistamine medication (for allergies) affect general immune system responses?

Since histamine is utilized in immune system responses when encountering pathogens, does taking antihistamines weaken immune system …
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Targeted and Immunotherapy for Cancer: The Latest and Greatest Treatments in Cancer

The body has immune checkpoint inhibitors that stop the immune system from overworking. If the immune system works too hard, a person could …
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Genetic diversity helps to limit infectious disease

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Genetic diversity helps to limit infectious disease

The bacteria defend themselves using a sophisticated immune system, known as CRISPR-Cas, which captures random DNA fragments from the virus.
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NantKwest to Present Data on the First Next Generation GMP-Grade NK Cell Line for Combination …

“This latest preclinical data further validates NantKwest's unique approach to harnessing the power of the innate immune system using natural killer …
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Gene Editing Could Stop Cancer Cells Escaping the Immune System, Says Study

London, UK (Scicasts) — Cutting off a sleep-switch on immune cells inside a tumour wakes up the cells and enables the immune system to hunt down …
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Probiotic Firms Venture Further Into the Allergy Market

“For the development of an infant's immune system, time in utero and two years after birth are of crucial importance,” says Peggy Steele, global product …
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Sleepless Nights May Fuel Daytime Facebook Binges: Study

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Sleepless Nights May Fuel Daytime Facebook Binges: Study

TUESDAY, Feb. 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Lack of sleep may be the reason you spend so much time on Facebook during the day, new research suggest.
The study authors tracked 76 university undergrads for seven days and found that too little sleep was linked to more frequent online activities such as browsing Facebook.
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More Evidence That Poor Sleep Could Lower Teens’ Grades

TUESDAY, Feb. 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Parents who struggle to get their teens to bed at a decent hour may get some help from a new study that found sleep was closely linked to school achievement.
High school students who went to sleep by 11 p.m. Monday through Friday got better grades, the research […]
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Better Sleep May Boost Young Students’ Grades

FRIDAY, April 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Improving elementary school students’ sleep habits might give their grades a boost, new research suggests.
The study included 74 children in Montreal, aged 7 to 11, who were enrolled in a six-week school program to improve their sleep habits.
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Smoothing the Transition to Daylight Saving Time

THURSDAY, March 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Be prepared to lose a bit of sleep this weekend with the switch to Daylight Saving Time, but one doctor offers some tips for a smooth transition.
The change takes place at 2 a.m. Sunday, when clocks “spring forward” one hour.
“It’s well known that a small shift in time […]
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