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Exercise Not Making Dent in Most Seniors’ Down Time
Regular exercise does little to reduce the amount of time that seniors are sedentary, researchers say.
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Women Who Gain Weight Between Babies at Higher Risk for Diabetes
Women who gain weight after having a baby may be more likely to develop diabetes during their next pregnancy, a new study suggests.
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Trauma as a Teen May Boost Depression Risk Around Menopause
Women who suffered trauma and stress during their teens have a greater risk of depression during the years leading into menopause, a new study suggests.
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Sickle Cell Trait Tied to Higher Kidney Failure Risk for Blacks
Black people with a trait for sickle cell anemia appear to have double the risk of kidney failure that requires dialysis, new research suggests.
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Half of U.S. Adults Have Diabetes or High Risk of Getting It: Report
Close to half of all American adults have type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, a new study finds.
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Lucentis Approved for Diabetic Retinopathy
A drug to treat the most common eye disease among diabetics has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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High blood pressure may protect the very old from dementia
New research suggests high blood pressure may not be all bad. Elevated levels might help to stave off mental decline among the extreme elderly, a U.C. Irvine study suggests.
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Most Kids Eat Fruit, Veggies Daily: CDC
More than three-quarters of U.S. children eat fruit on any given day, and nearly 92 percent dig into vegetables in a 24-hour period, a new U.S. health survey reveals.
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When Teachers Are Depressed, Preschoolers May ‘Act Out’ More
A teacher’s state of mind may be key to preschoolers’ behavior, a new study finds.