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A new report shows that women should get a mammogram every two years once they reach age 50. Interestingly, the report also suggests that routine screening before age 50 may be of little value. The report, which comes from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (an independent organization consisting of experts in prevention and evidence-based […]
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So, you’ve started a new supplement routine. It’s likely you’re hoping to lose weight, gain energy, feel better, or a combination of all three. However, a new report shows that taking dietary supplements can actually be dangerous. The report, which comes from Dr. Tim Byers of the University of Colorado Cancer Center, finds that dietary […]
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Young people with autism face unemployment and isolation as they grow older, a new report finds. Although many autistic children have access to useful support networks, it appears those services become harder to find as people enter adulthood. The report, which is called the “National Autism Indicators Report: Transition into Young Adulthood” and was recently […]
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A new report shows that the number of adults abusing stimulants at work is on the increase. It’s a dangerous practice employed by people hoping to get ahead in competitive workplaces. The report, which was published by The New York Times this week, finds that more and more employees are abusing the drug Adderall, an […]
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A new study reveals that infants feel pain just like adults. In fact, the study suggests that babies may actually be more sensitive to pain than their adult counterparts. The study, which was carried out by Oxford University researchers, involved the use of an MRI scanner capable of taking scans of the human brain. Infants […]
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