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Antidepressants in pregnancy tied to autism

Antidepressants in pregnancy tied to autism

Women who take antidepressants during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with autism, a Canadian study suggests. The overall…
Who’s too old for major treatment? Age not always a barrier

Who’s too old for major treatment? Age not always a barrier

Irwin Weiner felt so good after heart surgery a few weeks before turning 90 that he stopped for a pastrami…
‘Grandma’s magic remedy:’ Mexico’s medical marijuana secret

‘Grandma’s magic remedy:’ Mexico’s medical marijuana secret

When her legs ache, this Mexican grandmother rubs them with marijuana-infused alcohol. She is well aware the homemade remedy defies…
Switzerland honors Egyptian oncologist in the field of breast cancer

Switzerland honors Egyptian oncologist in the field of breast cancer

Mohamed Shaalan, Professor of surgical oncology, was honored by Markus Leitner, the Swiss ambassador to Cairo, and Nabil Nassar, the…
Feeling like a Grinch? At least it won’t shorten your life

Feeling like a Grinch? At least it won’t shorten your life

There's good news for grumpy women: Being happy apparently has no effect on how long you might live. That's the conclusion…
Optimism good for your heart, but gratitude, not so much

Optimism good for your heart, but gratitude, not so much

After surviving a heart attack or severe blockage of blood flow to the heart, optimistic people are more likely to…
Exercise helps manage hip arthritis pain

Exercise helps manage hip arthritis pain

Water or land based exercise should provide some short-term benefit in pain management for hip osteoarthritis, though there are few…
Breaking emotional connection to food could be key to losing weight

Breaking emotional connection to food could be key to losing weight

Of the tens of millions of Americans who try to lose weight every year, only 8 percent actually succeed, with…
Optimizing your stretches – and your workout

Optimizing your stretches – and your workout

Research on stretching before a workout has been confusing in recent years, with conflicting evidence on the best way to…
Negative beliefs about aging could contribute to Alzheimer’s disease

Negative beliefs about aging could contribute to Alzheimer’s disease

New research suggests that a more positive outlook on aging could help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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