New Parents at Risk for Postpartum Depression
Both moms and dads are at an increased risk for depression during the first year of their infant’s life, finds a new study of parents in the U.K.
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High Cholesterol Linked to Cookware Chemicals
Exposure to chemicals used in the manufacture of nonstick cookware and waterproof and stain-resistant products could be raising cholesterol levels in children, a new study suggests.
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High Cholesterol Linked to Cookware Chemicals
H1N1 Swine Flu No Worse Than Seasonal Flu
Study: In adults and children over age 6 months, the H1N1 swine flu was no more severe — and posed no greater risk of serious disease — than seasonal flu.
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H1N1 Swine Flu No Worse Than Seasonal Flu
Low-Carb Labels May Confuse More Than Educate
People often misinterpret product claims of low-carbohydrate content on the front of packages, believing the foods are healthy and will help them manage their weight, a study shows.
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Low-Carb Labels May Confuse More Than Educate
Sleep Linked to Childhood Obesity
Infants and young children who don’t get enough sleep at night may face a significantly increased risk of becoming obese before adulthood, a new study says.
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Sleep Linked to Childhood Obesity
BPA From Dental Sealants, Fillings: Is It Safe?
BPA leaches from dental sealants and “white” non-amalgam fillings — but dentists can take simple steps that greatly decrease risk from the controversial plastics ingredient.
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BPA From Dental Sealants, Fillings: Is It Safe?
Heart Disease Risk Varies by Education Level
Risk for stroke and heart disease falls as education levels rise in high-income countries, but not in nations where earnings are considerably lower, a new study shows.
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Heart Disease Risk Varies by Education Level
The Downside of Weight Loss
A new study shows blood levels of substances known as persistent organic pollutants were higher in people who had lost weight compared with those who maintained or gained weight.
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The Downside of Weight Loss
Money Can Only Buy So Much Happiness
Money may shape your outlook on life, but it can only buy so much when it comes to your daily happiness, a study suggests.
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Money Can Only Buy So Much Happiness
Memory Loss May Be More Common in Men
Men may experience mild loss of memory and thinking skills more often than women, new research suggests.
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Memory Loss May Be More Common in Men