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Go vegan to jumpstart weight loss
(HealthDay)—Vegan diets are hard for many people to stick with long-term, but studies show that this way of eating can translate to weight loss.
Jun 6, 2018
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Poor sleep at night could mean decreased work productivity in the morning
Preliminary results from a new study suggest that several sleep-related symptoms are associated with decreased work productivity.
Jun 4, 2018
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Herbal and dietary supplements are commonly mislabeled
(HealthDay)—Mislabeling of herbal and dietary supplements (HDS) is common, occurring in more than half of products tested, according to a study scheduled for presentation at The Liver Meeting, being held by the American ...
Oct 23, 2017
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Women's wellness: breast-feeding and weight loss
Beyond providing nourishment and helping to protect your baby from getting sick, breast-feeding can also help you lose weight gained during pregnancy.
Sep 5, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
FDA approves pediatric treatment for Chagas disease
(HealthDay)—Benznidazole has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat the tropical parasitic infection Chagas disease, in children aged 2 to 12.
Aug 31, 2017
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Medical research
Scientists identify a new way to activate stem cells to make hair grow
UCLA researchers have discovered a new way to activate the stem cells in the hair follicle to make hair grow. The research, led by scientists Heather Christofk and William Lowry, may lead to new drugs that could promote hair ...
Aug 14, 2017
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Study suggests product reviews posted on shopping sites do not accurately reflect product benefits
Research from the University of Aberdeen suggests that product reviews posted on shopping sites like Amazon do not provide an accurate reflection of the actual benefit of the product.
Feb 10, 2017
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Education needed regarding use of herbal weight loss products
(HealthDay)—Health care professionals need education about the safety and effectiveness of weight loss medications, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in the Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research.
Oct 29, 2016
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How to increase the fat burned during exercise
During exercise, oxidation of fat and carbohydrates depends on the intensity and duration of the activity. A new study analyses the effect of consuming an alkaloid, p-synephrine, on the burning of lipids and refutes the value ...
Jul 19, 2016
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Mindfulness key to eating what you want while preventing overeating
Americans spend more than 60 billion dollars a year on weight loss products; two-thirds of these dieters are estimated to regain more weight within four or five years than they originally lost according to the Live Strong ...
Jul 18, 2016
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