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Can tubal ligation lessen risk of ovarian cancer?
Q: Is it true that ovarian cancer may start in the fallopian tubes? Will having a tubal ligation lessen my chance of developing it? I have a family history of the disease and am a BRCA1 carrier. A: Recent research suggests that some of the cells that may...Tags: Mayo Clinic, Science and Technology, Research, Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
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For the forgetful in menopause, brain works harder to keep up
Around the time of menopause, many women complain of mental slippage. But, as if to inflict some perverse trick upon them, cognitive scientists have found that they actually perform no more poorly than women who do not have such complaints. (Reassuring in...Tags: Vanderbilt University , Post Menopause, Washington, DC, Music, Hormone Replacement Therapy
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Diabetics should lift weights before cardio: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with diabetes may have better blood sugar control during workouts if they lift weights before doing cardio exercise, according to a new study by Canadian researchers. It's important to define the best way for people...Tags: Human Body, Insulin, Science and Technology, Health and Safety at School, Diabetes
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Obese women at increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis
Obese women may have an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis — adding one more chronic illness to the list of ills brought on by extra pounds. Women with rheumatoid arthritis are already more prone to heart attacks than the general...
Tags: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Humira (drug), Genes and Chromosomes, Arthritis, Cancer
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Dr. David L. Rimoin dies at 75; Cedars-Sinai geneticist
Dr. David L. Rimoin, a medical geneticist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who pioneered studies of dwarfism and other skeletal abnormalities, died Sunday at the Los Angeles hospital. He was 75 and had been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer days...Tags: Religion and Belief, Genetic Condition, Genes and Chromosomes, Science and Technology, Medical Specialization
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Can nibbling really make you thinner?
Can nibbling make you slim? "Lord of the Rings" fans may recall Hobbits prefer six daily meals. If you Google "six meals a day," however, you'll find more than references to mythical creatures: There are a host of diet books, websites and articles...Tags: Physiology, Nottingham, Nutrition, Science and Technology, Obesity
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The Doctor's Corner: Estrogen therapy does not cause breast cancer, experts say
Editor's note: This is the first of a three-part update on menopausal hormone care. * I know, the headline is not what your mother, doctor, TV, women's magazines, and walking buddies tell you. But, it's true. Of tsunami importance, it falls into the...Tags: Overweight, American Medical Association, Sexual Dysfunction, Allergies, Heart Disease
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Have you walked your 10,000 steps today?
chrisc@herald-mail.comBill Martin of Hagerstown has a streak going. He has walked for an hour every day since November 1989. Martin, 77, often walks in the Paradise Road neighborhood north of Hagerstown, surrounded by rolling farmland and with a view of South Mountain to...Tags: Science and Technology, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Diseases and Illnesses
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The Healthy Skeptic: Is caffeine an effective weight-loss aid?
If losing weight was one of your New Year's resolutions, you might already be growing weary of counting calories and working out. Wouldn't it be great if you could slim down without so much effort?
Anyone looking for a shortcut to weight loss might be...Tags: Human Body, Physiology, Nutrition, Chromium (dietary supplement), Entertainment
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Resveratrol appears to make fat men fitter
The first clinical trial to test the effects of resveratrol -- the plant compound plentiful in red wine and grapes -- on humans has found that a small daily dose of a purified resveratrol supplement lowered blood pressure and improved a wide range of...Tags: Human Body, Physiology, Inflammation, Obesity, Heart Disease
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The reality of 'low T'
A middle-aged man goes to see his doctor, complaining of a host of vague symptoms: He's lethargic, somewhat depressed and feeling a little anxious about his manliness.
Could he just need a boost of testosterone, the vital sex hormone produced by the...Tags: Human Body, Overweight, Healthy Diet, University of Washington, Science and Technology
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Alexion: Profile From The Company's 2012 Annual Report
Overview Alexion is a biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients with severe and ultra-rare disorders through the innovation, development and commercialization of life-transforming therapeutic products. Our marketed product Soliris®...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Stock Splits, Genes and Chromosomes, Oncology, Pathology
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