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Egg freezing producing more births than when fresh eggs used, study finds
Advances in egg freezing techniques are producing pregnancy rates and healthy babies comparable to the rates seen with in vitro fertilization (IVF) using fresh eggs, according to a recent report by the American Society for ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Nov 06, 2012 |
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Discovery of new type of RNA could have implications for some congenital disorders
State funding of stem cell research at the UConn Health Center has led one research team to the discovery of a new type of RNA that could one day result in the successful treatment of devastating congenital disorders such ...
Medical research
Oct 29, 2012 |
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Solving the puzzle of drug-induced liver injury
Antibiotics are the first line of defense against many infections. But for some individuals, treatment with certain antibiotics can bring on a new set of health problems, including serious liver damage.
Medical research
Sep 13, 2012 |
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When fad diets fail—Lifestyle modification clinic proves successful
(Medical Xpress)—The Lifestyle Modification Clinic at the University of Connecticut Health Center offers patients an alternative to the typical weight loss programs or fad diets.
Health
Aug 24, 2012 |
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AMA: Health implications of light at night 'serious'
(Medical Xpress) -- The American Medical Association is acknowledging the growing evidence of health problems associated with exposure to artificial light, and is taking action that could lead to more government funding of ...
Cancer
Jun 21, 2012 |
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UConn researchers voice concern over proposed addiction guideline changes
(Medical Xpress) -- Two prominent University of Connecticut Health Center researchers are adding their voices to a chorus of other national experts who are questioning proposed changes regarding substance abuse guidelines ...
Addiction
Jun 11, 2012 |
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Breaking down how we breathe
(Medical Xpress) -- If you’re an average person (not from Lake Wobegon) you breathe in about 900 times an hour. You probably don’t think about it much, but Daniel Mulkey does. He studies what ...
Sleep apnea
May 16, 2012 |
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Change your clocks, change your sleep habits
(Medical Xpress) -- Daylight saving time is a good reminder of something most of us already know but are unwilling to admit: We need more sleep.
Health
Mar 08, 2012 |
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Think you are too busy to exercise?
(Medical Xpress) -- The typical response to the word “exercise” is negative, especially for non-exercisers. They think of the phrase “no pain, no gain” and assume this is the effort needed ...
Health
Feb 28, 2012 |
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Switching antiepileptic drugs could increase risk of seizures
The substitution of brand-name antiepileptic drugs with cheaper generic equivalents has been an ongoing point of contention among doctors, federal officials and people with epilepsy.
Medications
Feb 17, 2012 |
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Cranky today? Even mild dehydration can alter our moods
Most people only think about drinking water when they are thirsty; but by then it may already be too late.
Health
Feb 17, 2012 |
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If you stock it, will they buy it?
(Medical Xpress) -- When it comes to offering healthy food in the local corner store, supply can impact demand, according to a study by University of Connecticut researchers. The study, published in the journal Public Health Nutrition, found that when corner stores stocke ...
Health
Feb 14, 2012 |
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Distracted doctoring - is it really a concern?
Q: Facebook? Twitter? Gmail? A: None of the above.
Other
Feb 08, 2012 |
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The lasting effects of violence on teen girls
(Medical Xpress) -- Throughout the world, although teenage boys are exposed to more violence than girls, girls tend to be more negatively affected by these experiences than boys. A new study shows the specific ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 23, 2012 |
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Can a tax on soft drinks help reduce obesity?
(Medical Xpress) -- Can obesity be taxed away? Several UConn professors think that taxing fattening foods can help – but not in the way many people would expect. Instead of trying to make unhealthy foods prohibitively ...
Health
Jan 11, 2012 |
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