Health
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Marijuana: Health effects of recreational and medical use
By Wynne Armand, MD Contributing Editor, Harvard Health Publications Marijuana is widely used, especially in adolescents and young adults. In…
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Tossing flossing?
By Robert H. Shmerling, MD Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publications The burning question in the news last week was this:…
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Work productivity can predict recovery from depression
New York–How well a depressed patient is responding to treatments and recovering can be gauged by monitoring his or her…
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Sleep apnea may worsen liver disease in adults
London– Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and low night-time oxygen are associated with the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)…
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Wellesley Dentist Renu Maewall Receives AGD Mastership Award
Boston—The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) announced that Renu Maewall, DMD, MAGD, of Weston, MA, received the association’s Mastership Award…
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Gut reaction: How bacteria in your belly may affect your heart
By Julie Corliss Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter You know the old saying, the way to a man’s heart is…
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Indian cardiologist suggests fat tax to combat obesity
New Delhi–A fat tax on high-calorie foods to encourage healthier lifestyle choices needs to be enforced universally on all foods…
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Walnuts, soybean may prevent risk for diabetes
Washington– Eating more unsaturated fats like walnuts and soybean in place of dietary carbohydrate can lowers blood sugar level and…
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The power of babble: How parent-child communication from birth to age 3 sets the stage for lifelong success
By Bari Walsh What do babies need in order to learn and thrive? One thing is conversation — responsive,…
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Cinnamon may boost your kid’s learning ability: Study
New York– Is your kid finding it difficult to memorize lessons at school? Worry not, as feeding cinnamons, a delicious…
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