Archive: 02/05/2019

Could you be short on vitamin B12?

(HealthDay)—In the ABCs of vitamins, B12 is often overlooked. But it's essential for the making of nerve and red blood cells, as well as DNA along with many other body processes. Adults and teens need just 2.4 micrograms ...

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Three moral reasons why parents need to get their children vaccinated against measles and other diseases

The U.S. hit a terrible and entirely preventable milestone this week: Measles cases are at a 25-year high.

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Gene therapy may help fight tough-to-treat blood cancer

(HealthDay)—A gene therapy that tweaks the immune system might offer hope to people with blood cancer that has resisted standard treatments, a new preliminary trial suggests.

May 2, 2019

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An expert's guide to healthier grocery shopping

(HealthDay)—Living well starts at the grocery store: When you choose the right foods, it's easy to cook and eat healthfully.

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Boosting nutrients in crops to beat 'hidden hunger' of poor diet

More than two billion children and adults globally are estimated to suffer from deficiencies of crucial vitamins and minerals due to poor diet.

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Want to become a better person? Travelling more might be the answer

Travelling offers new experiences and can open people's minds. It allows you to get out of your daily groove –- of work, commuting, housework and cooking – to think about the things that really matter and enjoy some quality ...

May 2, 2019

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Yes, a box encourages a child's imagination, research confirms

Every parent can attest to the phenomenon of watching a child play with a cardboard box while an expensive toy sits on the shelf.

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Suicidal thoughts? Therapy-oriented website can help

Mental health researchers behind the website nowmattersnow.org have demonstrated that the site could be beneficial in decreasing suicidal thoughts.

May 2, 2019

Researchers ready B cells for novel cell therapy

Scientists at Seattle Children's Research Institute are paving the way to use gene-edited B cells—a type of white blood cell in the immune system—to treat a wide range of potential diseases that affect children, including ...

May 2, 2019

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Children and teens who drink low-calorie sweetened beverages do not save calories

U.S. children and teens who consumed low-calorie or zero-calorie sweetened beverages took in about 200 extra calories on a given day compared to those who drank water, and they took in about the same number of calories as ...

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