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How do gut microbes help mice extinguish fear memories?
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New research in mice shows how microbes in the intestines can influence the ability to unlearn fear responses. The study yields detailed clues on...
Not Just Sodas — Those Lattes and Other Sugary Drinks Increase Your Diabetes Risk
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Researchers say people who drink increasing amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages have a 16 percent higher diabetes risk.
Experts say switching to diet soda...
Why raw dog food could be harmful for pets and owners alike
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Raw meat based foods are becoming more popular among dog owners, based on the belief that a raw food diet may be more natural...
Dry eye disease: New treatment on the horizon
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Dry eye disease is one of the most common eye disorders in the United States. Although treatment is available, it does not work for...
Vitamins B-6 and B-12 linked with increased risk of hip fracture
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Vitamins are essential for good health, but consuming too much of certain vitamins can be damaging. A recent study explored B vitamin intake and...
How air pollution may lead to hair loss
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Hair loss affects around two-thirds of men under the age of 35 in the United States, according to the American Hair Loss Association.
Also, almost 85% of men...
Having a dog may boost survival after a heart attack or stroke
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Plenty of research has suggested that owning a dog can be beneficial to health. Two new studies now add to the existing evidence, finding...
Controversial Red Meat Study Under Scrutiny After Researcher Linked to Food Industry
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A new study finds that eating red meat isn’t associated with increased risk of cancer or heart disease.
This goes against long-held scientific...
Even naturally sweet drinks may increase diabetes risk
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By: Maria Cohut
While researchers already knew that drinks with added sugar could increase a person's risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests...
How does tooth enamel last a lifetime?
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Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, but, until now, no one knew how it managed to last a lifetime. The...