Health
Gluten-free holiday strategies minimize stress
Holidays and food go hand-in-hand. If you follow a gluten-free lifestyle or will be with someone who does, the holiday season can present challenges.
Nov 29, 2011
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News tagged with holidays
Medical research
Tracking titin in real time
Using new high-resolution imaging techniques, MDC researchers and colleagues have tracked titin, the body's largest protein, in real time throughout its entire lifecycle. The method and results could provide new insight into ...
Dec 13, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Fifteen percent of osteoporosis patients who take 'drug holidays' suffer bone fractures
Patients who take osteoporosis drugs for long periods typically are advised to temporarily discontinue the drugs to prevent rare but serious side effects to the jaw and thighs.
May 4, 2018
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Immunology
Don't let holiday season stress worsen your allergies, asthma
(HealthDay)—Reducing stress could cut your risk of allergy and asthma symptoms during the holidays.
Dec 16, 2018
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Health
Too much couch and too many calories a bad mix for holiday season
Though many may relish the opportunity to do more lounging and eating during the holiday season, health care professionals attest that too much of the couch mixed with too many calories can lead to repercussions for your ...
Dec 18, 2015
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Cardiology
Higher risk of heart attack on Christmas Eve
The risk of heart attack peaks at around 10pm on Christmas Eve, particularly for older and sicker people, most likely due to heightened emotional stress, finds a Swedish study in this week's Christmas issue of The BMJ.
Dec 12, 2018
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Health
Expectant mothers face unique challenges during the holidays
(Medical Xpress) -- Some people look at the holidays as a time to throw caution to the wind. Pregnant women, however, should be mindful of what food, drink and activities they chose to partake of every day—especially ...
Dec 16, 2011
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Addiction
What causes hangovers, blackouts and 'hangxiety'? Everything you need to know about alcohol these holidays
With the holiday season well underway and New Year's Eve approaching, you might find yourself drinking more alcohol than usual.
Dec 31, 2019
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Health
Gingerbread is an ancient staple of the holiday season—and its spices may have some surprising health benefits
No confectionery symbolizes the holidays quite like gingerbread. While most of us associate gingerbread with edible houses and spiced loaves of cake-like bread, it's also increasingly appearing as flavoring in novelty drinks ...
Dec 10, 2023
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Health
Why do we feel so 'blah' after Christmas?
The holiday season is usually a joyous occasion, but many people feel "blah" soon after the celebrations. What is it about Christmas that makes people feel this way?
Dec 28, 2021
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