98.6? That’s so 1800s
For the past 200 years, men and women's body temps have been slowly declining.
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- January 19, 2020
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Invest in middle age, reap in old age
If you want to gain quality years, adopt a low-risk lifestyle that embraces exercise and good nutrition—and shuns smoking and alcohol.
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- January 13, 2020
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Opioid-meth addiction complicates treatment
People who use both drugs may find it especially difficult to break free.
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- January 5, 2020
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Lose weight, stave off breast cancer
The more pounds a woman loses, the lower her risk.
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- December 23, 2019
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Is diabetes wearing you down?
The need to constantly manage the disease can lead to physical and mental exhaustion, noted experts who provide great tips to get back on track.
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- December 19, 2019
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Feeling under the weather?
Study finds humid and windy days may indeed exacerbate symptoms of arthritis, fibromyalgia and other types of pain.
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- November 7, 2019
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Gene therapy targets prostate cancer
Experts say a landmark study has found certain gene mutations can be targeted with newer drug therapies.
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- October 7, 2019
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Metabolic issues hit at any weight
While issues like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes are more likely to affect people with obesity, those with normal weight aren't free of risk.
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- September 30, 2019
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Scientists eye mechanisms in obesity, heart health
Study: Body fat around the arteries secretes a protein that becomes toxic to blood vessels.
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- September 27, 2019
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The cost of aging: Slower fat burn
As the years pass, it becomes more difficult for your body to remove fat from cells.
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- September 14, 2019
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All in the genes
Now in its second year, the All of Us study marches onward to 1 million people—and genetics research is lighting the way.
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- August 23, 2019
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To reach old age, go new age
Meditation and other mainstays of holistic living lower stress, which can ward off disease and improve the likelihood of a long and healthy life.
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- July 25, 2019
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