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Soy may ease sleep problems in older women
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The estrogen-like compounds found in soy could help postmenopausal women get a better night's sleep, according to a small study. Read more »
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Daniel says ...
Why can't you so called news teams ever deliver a complete report? My own experience suggests that long-term use of antihistamines interferes with thyroid function/hormones, which in turn, impairs the liver's ability to process/burn fat.
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Groups of friends key to changing health behaviors
CHICAGO (Reuters) - When it comes to changing health behaviors, it takes more than a far-flung network of friends on Facebook egging you on. It takes a jostling herd, U.S. researchers said on Thursday. Read more »
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First-time mothers drive up c-section rate: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women should only have a cesarean delivery if there is a medical reason for it, and doctors should not switch a vaginal birth to a cesarean section sooner than recommended, conclude the authors of a new study. Read more »
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Unnecessary pre-op tests very common, and costly
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women scheduled for gynecologic surgery are very likely to undergo unnecessary tests before their operation, new research shows. Read more »
