HEALTH

Could Gut Bacteria Help Diagnose ‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’?

Researchers say they’ve found biological markers of the illness in the gut bacteria and blood of people with SEID.

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Tracking Germs on Public Transit Could Help Predict Epidemics

Researchers analyzing subway cars and ticket machines were surprised to find low numbers of harmful microbes.

Scientists May Have Discovered How Dogs Sniff Out Hypoglycemia

Researchers found that isoprene, a chemical commonly found in human breath, increased sharply during hypoglycemic episodes.

Researchers Recommend at Least 30 Minutes of Nature Time Per Week

A study of more than 1500 Australians concluded that 30 minutes was the minimum dose required to reap the health benefits of time in nature.

Study Links Inflammation and Premenstrual Misery

A large study found that women with higher levels of inflammation reported more severe pain, bloating, and mood swings.

Study Shows That Working Long Hours Increases Health Risks for Women

Data collected over a 32-year span has revealed some alarming consequences of working more than 60 hours a week.

11 Numbers You Should Have on Speed Dial

When you really need a locksmith, you won't want to waste time looking for one.

8 Ways to Refresh During Your Lunch Break

Don't let your lunch hour go to waste.

Researchers Debunk Medical Myths About Vitamin D

Scientists say most common beliefs about vitamin D are unsupported by research.

6 Ways Babies Can Be Dangerous

Don't let their looks fool you.

If You Exercise After Learning Something, You May Remember It Better

A new study suggests a link between aerobic exercise and learning.

Here Are the Most Walkable Cities in the U.S.

Where to move if walking is your preferred mode of transportation.

Why Use Sunscreen? Just Look at Your Butt

Real dermatology advice, we swear.

'Traffic Light' Menus Might Convince You To Eat Fewer Calories

A red light could slow down your eating habits.

15 Questions About Donating Blood, Answered

Roughly 6.8 million people donate blood each year, but when you needle up for the American Red Cross, where does al the blood go?

Here’s How Much Kids Should Sleep

Infants need up to 16 hours of sleep a day.

Study Says Nearly a Third of Americans Don't Floss

Are you one of them?

New Cancer Drug Harnesses the Immune System

It appears to have fewer side effects than chemotherapy and other drugs, and lower likelihood of tumor regrowth.

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Study Suggests Migraine Triggers Vary Widely

Patients in the experiment averaged four triggers apiece, but each person’s triggers were unique.

Study Finds Women Are Twice as Likely to Suffer From Anxiety

And there are a few theories as to why.

Man Powered His Artificial Heart in a Backpack for 18 Months

Stan Larkin received a heart transplant in May after relying on an artificial heart for more than a year.

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Guinea Worm Disease May Soon Be Eradicated

It would be the second human disease after small pox to be eliminated.

Why Some People Bruise More Easily Than Others

Why do some of us bruise more easily than others?

FDA Issues Guidelines to Reduce Sodium in the Foods You Buy

The voluntary guidelines target more than 150 different types of foods.

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