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July 22, 2016

Coming to a Brew Near You: Calorie Counts, Carbs Info Best-selling beers will soon disclose nutrition facts, ingredient list, freshness dates

THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Calorie counts and carbs might be the last thing on your mind as you tip back a cold beer on a steamy summer…

July 22, 2016

Living Past 90 Doesn’t Doom You to Disease, Disability Study suggests life can be long and healthy, although good genes help a lot

By Karen Pallarito HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- What if you could live well into your 90s and still be in good health? A new study…

July 22, 2016

Mouse Study Offers Hope for Vaccine Against Chlamydia Bacteria’s ability to spread within cells was halted, researcher says

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A new Canadian study with mice suggests there is hope for a vaccine to protect against chlamydia, a…

July 22, 2016

1 in 10 Americans Has Experienced Ringing in the Ears Study also found association between prolonged exposure to loud noises and tinnitus

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- One in 10 Americans has experienced ringing in the ears, a condition called tinnitus, and that is likely…

July 22, 2016

3 in 4 Youngsters Exposed to Laundry Pod Detergent Suffer Poisoning Hospitalizations 4 times more common with pods compared to other detergents, study finds

THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Brightly colored laundry detergent pods pose a much greater risk to young children than other types of detergents, a new study finds. Researchers…

July 22, 2016

Omega-3s in Fish Tied to Better Colon Cancer Outcomes Study couldn’t prove cause-and-effect, however, so experts believe more data is needed

THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Colon cancer patients who take in higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, mainly from oily fish, may have better odds of survival, a…

July 22, 2016

Did Your Gut Bacteria Evolve Over Millions of Years? Genetic analysis sheds light on the history of the human microbiome

THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Some human gut bacteria may have existed for millions of years -- since before the evolution of people, scientists report. Their findings suggest…

July 22, 2016

Is Surgery Always Needed for Meniscal Tears of the Knee? Study suggests exercise will work on its own, but two experts say surgery still has big role to play

WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A meniscal tear is a common and disabling knee injury affecting many Americans at some point in their lives. Now, new research suggests…

July 19, 2016

Implant Proves Effective at Combating Opioid Dependence Doctors call it new resource for those addicted to prescription painkillers, heroin

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Addicts are twice as likely to kick their dependence on heroin or prescription painkillers if they receive a…

July 19, 2016

Which Diabetes Drug Is Best? Study calls it a draw, with a slight edge for metformin

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- No single drug to treat type 2 diabetes stands out from the pack when it comes to reducing…

July 19, 2016

U.S. Teen Diabetes Rate Exceeds Prior Estimates Most young people unaware they have it, study finds

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- More American teens have diabetes or prediabetes than previously thought, and many don't know they have the blood-sugar…

July 19, 2016

Healthy Fats Can Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Study A diet rich in nuts, seeds, fish and vegetable oils could lower blood sugar levels, researchers say

TUESDAY, July 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Eating more healthy fats, like nuts, seeds and vegetable oils, while limiting animal fats and refined carbohydrates, can help prevent or control type…
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