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Hormone in Hair May Reveal Heart Risk
Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:46:19 EST
High levels of cortisol in the hair shaft may increase the risk of heart attack, a study shows.
SAM-e May Boost Effects of Antidepressants
Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:38:37 EST
SAM-e plus prescription antidepressants may spell relief for hard-to-treat depression, according to a new study.
Does Depression Cause Weight Gain or Weight Gain? What’s the Depression/Weight Connection?
Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:57:33 EST
Does depression cause weight gain or weight loss? Does weight gain or weight loss cause depression? WebMD helps to unravel the mystery surrounding the link between depression and weight.
Too Sick to Work?
Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:18:27 EST
You wake up feeling crummy. Should you drag yourself to work and risk infecting coworkers? Or should you phone in sick, even though your boss desperately needs you to pitch in during a stressful week?
Osteoporosis Drugs May Be Linked to Cancer Risk
Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:23:01 EST
The long-term use of oral bisphosphonate osteoporosis drugs such as Actonel, Boniva, and Fosamax may be associated with a doubling in esophageal cancer risk, but the risk to individual users remains small, researchers say.
Men With Insomnia May Have Higher Risk of Death
Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:55:02 EST
Men with insomnia have a fourfold higher death rate than those who sleep at least 6 hours a night, a 14-year study finds. It's not yet clear whether women with insomnia also die sooner.
Is Your Kitchen as Clean as a Restaurant's?
Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:25:33 EST
An online quiz rates your hygiene practices with a letter grade -- and gives you the information you need to keep your food safe from bacteria.
Prescription Drug Use on the Rise in U.S.
Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:53:24 EST
Prescription drug use in the U.S. has been rising steadily in the past decade and the trend shows no signs of slowing, the CDC says in a new report.
Teen Pot Smoking Won't Lead to Other Drugs as Adults
Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:05:36 EST
New research finds little support for the hypothesis that marijuana is a "gateway" drug leading to the use of harder drugs in adulthood.
FAQ: How Health Care Reform Will Affect You
Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:55:41 EST
The journey toward health care reform reached a historic milestone March 22 when the House approved legislation that would extend coverage to 32 million more Americans and impose new restrictions on the insurance industry.
Massage Techniques and Types: Swedish, Deep Tissue, and More
Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:12:14 EST
If you’re new to massages, all the types and techniques can be a little overwhelming. WebMD answers common massage questions and explains the different styles.
Weight Loss Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack, Stroke
Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:15:22 EST
People who take Abbott's weight-loss pill Meridia have a higher risk of non-fatal heart attack and stroke, a study sponsored by the drug's maker finds.
Physically Unprepared Skiers Face Heart Risk
Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:08:45 EST
Many people fail to rev up their exercise regimen before they leave for a ski vacation -- and the sudden burst of activity on the slopes puts them at risk for heart attack, researchers say.
New Anticlotting Drugs in the Works
Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:15:15 EST
The drugs apixaban and Xarelto are effective at preventing deadly blood clots, new studies show.
Sex Not on Most New Moms’ Minds
Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:51:25 EST
A research review finds that new moms have little sex drive in the first months after delivery.