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The Aim device, smaller than a smartphone, measures and assesses muscle quantity and quality. Unfortunately for most of us, it also measures body fat percentage.

Individuals with severe symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder who do not respond well to standard OCD treatments may undergo deep brain stimulation. A 37-year-old patient with highly resistant OCD showed improvements...

Combining digital mammography and 3D mammogram can significantly improve detection of breast cancer, study finds. The new technology could pave way to changes in how women are screened for breast cancer.

German study shows that the prevalence of nearsightedness increases in correlation with the level of education attained. Lead author suggests spending more time outside.

Ebola outbreak in West Africa needs immediate action, says the World Health Organization. Without concerted action, there are fears the virus could spread further.

Pregnant women are at a high risk of having offspring with autism and/or developmental delay if they are exposed to pesticides based on a new study. The study has been led by researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute.

Scientists have identified a potential Achilles’ heel for Salmonella – the bacteria’s reliance on a single food source to remain fit in the inflamed intestine.

New study finds when a spouse, partner or parent gets chronic migraines, the whole family suffers. Some estimates say 13 percent of adults in the U.S. have migraines, and that almost 5 million in the U.S. experience at l...

The ReWalk, a device invented by an Israeli quadriplegic that allows paraplegics to walk, will cost $69,500 and will be made available for patients who meet medical requirements and complete the required training.

Once again vitamin D is in the news and this time researchers examined its impact on blood pressure. The research team says greater examination between vitamin D and hypertension is needed.

Government agency advises parents to use cold washcloths or frozen teething ring to help babies who are teething. Prescription and over-the-counter medications should be avoided.

Researchers found that women with the natural ability to give birth later in life may also possess genetic variants that allow them to live longer than women that give birth at an earlier age.

Researchers in the U.K. highlight the need for better social support for people with Asperger Syndrome after discovering that they are many times more likely to commit suicide than the general population.

Title: Report: Fortified Foods May Pose Risks for KidsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/26/2014 11:01:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

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Title: Neanderthal Poop Yields Clues to Early Man's DietCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/25/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Heart Monitoring May Prevent Some Strokes, Study SuggestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/25/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Milk, Egg Allergies Seem to Make Parents Most AnxiousCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/26/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Fruits, Veggies Not a Magic Bullet for Weight Loss, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/25/2014 2:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Chronic Migraines Affect the Whole FamilyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/26/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/26/2014 12:00:00 AM

Title: Many Pregnant Women Not Told to Avoid Environmental ToxinsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/25/2014 5:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/26/2014 12:00:00 AM