Health
"Biggest Loser" study finds modest diet and exercise can sustain weight loss
Exercise and healthy eating reduce body fat and preserve muscle in adults better than diet alone, according to a study funded and conducted by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health.
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Bacterial protein in house dust spurs asthma according to NIH study
A bacterial protein in common house dust may worsen allergic responses to indoor allergens, according to research conducted by the National Institutes of Health and Duke University. The finding is the first to document the presence of the protein flagellin in house dust, bolstering the link between allergic asthma and the environment.
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Sleepless Nights Might Raise Odds for Diabetes
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Secondhand Smoke Ups Babies' Risk of Asthma, Study Says
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Israel: excellent primary health care, but hospitals must improve
Israel has world class-primary care services and should now focus efforts on bringing its hospitals up to the same high international standards, according to the OECD Reviews of Health Care Quality: Israel.
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Botox Shows Promise Against Persistent Neck, Shoulder Pain
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Language Barrier Blocks Epidural Use in Childbirth: Study
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Taking Terror Out of Nightmares: Tips for Parents
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