Health
Extra Sleep May Help You Withstand Pain
10 hours of nightly shut-eye reduced people's sensitivity to painful stimulus, study finds.
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U.S. Quit-Smoking Policies Need Improving, Experts Say
Key decisions expected next year about coverage of tobacco-cessation aids.
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Helmets Do Save Lives on the Slopes, Research Shows
Fewer and less severe injuries seen in those wearing head protection, study review finds.
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HIV/AIDS Afflicts Migrants Living in Wealthy Countries
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is calling on governments to provide migrants with preventive care and treatment for HIV/AIDS. To mark this year's World AIDS Day, IOM is focusing on the plight of migrants who, it says, are disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS in high-income countries.
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Study: Cystic Fibrosis Patients Struggle to Exercise
But it is poor blood vessel function, not weakened lungs, that causes fatigue, researchers report.
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To Get More Fit, Find a Stronger Workout Partner
Study shows even a virtual one can spur you to exercise longer.
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Steroid Injections for Back Pain May Lower Bone Mass
Study found older women who got shots showed greater bone loss in hips six months later.
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Most Seniors Get a Good Night's Sleep, Study Says
Common beliefs about older adults' problems with insomnia and daytime drowsiness put to rest.
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A Better Head for Beer in the Offing
Researchers say they've identified foaming gene.
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Make Sure Toys You Buy Are Safe for Tots
Keep kids' ages in mind when shopping, doctors urge.
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