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November 28, 2012

 

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What Does Loneliness Do To Older Adults?

It's no surprise that being lonely can lead to depression and other health problems. But what else do researchers know?

November 27, 2012

 

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Bacteria Loves Your Mouth

Did you know that there could be more bacteria living in your mouth than there are people on earth?

October 23, 2012

 

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How Does The Body Make Blood?

The body must produce the liquid part of blood, called plasma, and the cells that float in it.

October 22, 2012

 

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Parents Model Healthy Eating

The more time parents spend working, the less time and energy they have to plan and prepare healthful meals.

October 9, 2012

 

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The History Of Smallpox

Ten percent of the population in 17th century London died gruesomely of smallpox, a virus that spread easily via airborne particles or contaminated clothing.

September 20, 2012

 

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The Health Benefits Of Chocolate

Recent studies have found that chocolate very well may have significant health benefits.

September 14, 2012

 

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How Was The Stethoscope Invented?

In the early 1800s, a French physician named René Laennec had a dilemma...

September 13, 2012

 

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Depression May Have An Evolutionary Benefit

Depression may have an evolutionary benefit. It may improve one's chances of fighting off infection.

September 11, 2012

 

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William Harvey, Circulation, And History!

Through the early 1600s, physicians believed there were two kinds of blood, one made by the liver and one by the heart...

September 4, 2012

 

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Is There A Link Between Fast Food And Depression?

According to a recent study, it's possible that eating fast food also raises your risk for depression.

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