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Little Blows to Head Add Up to Big Risk
February 4, 2012
Small hits to the head may add up to injuries for high school football players, according to a new study by the Purdue Neurotrauma Group at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.
Purple Potatoes Lower Blood Pressure in Overweight People
February 3, 2012
When overweight people included two servings of purple potatoes a day in their diet for a month, they not only reduced their blood pressure, but they also didn't gain weight in the proc …
Can Too Much Texting Make Teens Shallow?
February 3, 2012
Teens and young adults who text frequently — such as more than 300 text messages a day — may be risking more than sore thumbs, according to a new study.
Breastfeeding OK for Moms With Asthma
February 3, 2012
New moms with asthma can safely breastfeed without worrying that the practice will increase their child’s asthma risk, a new study shows.
Blood Test May Help Diagnose Depression
February 3, 2012
Researchers say they have developed a new blood test that may reliably detect depression.
Senior Moment or Something Worse? Yes/No Test May Tell
February 3, 2012
When are “senior moments” just a normal part of healthy aging, and when are they a sign of something more serious such as Alzheimer’s disease? This is the million dollar question, and the Al …
People Pleasers May Overeat at Parties
February 3, 2012
People pleasers may want to steer clear of this weekend’s Super Bowl parties in order to avoid a dietary fumble.
Sex: 7 Mistakes Men Make
February 3, 2012
Sex mistakes made by men who have sex with women are explained by experts.
Handling Bad Play Dates: Rough Kids, Biting, Fighting, and More
February 3, 2012
If a play date turns bad, or even dangerous, it’s important to know how to handle both the children and the other parents involved. WebMD provides tips for tactfully dealing with rough kids. …
Sex and the Elderly: STD Risk Often Ignored
February 3, 2012
The rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has more than doubled among middle-aged adults and the elderly over the last decade, but the reasons for this are unclear.