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Bariatric surgery can be an effective way to lose weight. But a new study shows that its effectiveness may only be temporary, with many patients regaining lost weight five years after their surgery took place. The study, which was led by Dr. Andrei Keidar of Tel Aviv University, involved just under 450 obese patients, all […]
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A diet filled with highly refined carbohydrates–such as white bread and pasta–can raise one’s risk of depression, a new study has found. The study, which was carried out by American researchers using data collected through the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study, involved roughly 70,000 participants. Researchers focused on participants’ mental health status, their diets, and […]
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A new study presents a somewhat unsurprising though important finding: the more children in a household, the more likely members of that household will get sick. The study, which was carried out by a research team based at the University of Utah School of Medicine, involved an examination of 26 households and 108 family members. […]
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We’ve known for some time that taking birth control pills can do more than prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Now, a new study shows that it can also help prevent the development of endometrial cancer. The study, which was recently published in The Lancet Oncology, involved an examination of data associated with roughly 27,000 women from […]
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A new study shows that eating spicy foods can lower one’s risk of dying. According to the study, eating fresh chili peppers can be particularly effective in staving off death. The study, which was carried out y Chinese researchers, involved an examination of data associated with roughly half a million people aged 30 to 79. […]
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