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Erectile dysfunction and obesity
As men age their chances of battling erectile dysfunction increase. Age alone is not the only contributing factor, however, older men with weight problems are at an even higher risk of developing sexual problems. A new study looks at the …
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More doctors offer plastic surgery on the side
A New York Times article describes a surprising new trend in plastic surgery: more doctors are expanding their services to include plastic surgery. The problem with this trend is many of the doctors aren’t trained in that area. One woman’s …
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Babies learning physics?
Somewhere in high school, most people go through a physics class. Understanding the concept of matter and its motion through space and time is a difficult concept to grasp, but a new study shows some babies are learning physics long …
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Homelessness and drinking, a new approach to a solution
On any given night in America, anywhere from 700,000 to 2 million people are homeless, according to National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty. Those without a steady roof over their head sometimes turn to drinking, in fact, 66 percent …
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Skin cancer education only reaching the educated
A new study from the American Cancer Society shows a decline in the number of deaths caused by melanoma, a dangerous form of skin cancer. While the statistics are improving, research shows prevention education is only reaching those with at …
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Deodorant linked to breast cancer?
For years scientists have wondered if some of the chemicals that are found in common deodorants contribute to breast cancer. Many tumors are found near the armpit, and that has had doctors wondering about the products we slather on to …
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Viagra saves a dog’s life
You read the headline correctly. Viagra has saved the life of a dog in Long Island. Ingrid, a pit bull that came to the Little Shelter in Huntington, was near death. The dog’s heart was about to fail, so in …
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New development for MS sufferers
A preliminary study shows hope for those who suffer with multiple sclerosis. A test, done on mice, shows a possible way to reverse some of the effects of the debilitating disease. The basics about multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis, or MS, …
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New Year’s Resolution: Quit Smoking
With the New Year fast approaching, many people will make a New Year’s Resolution. A new survey, done by USA Today, shows the top two resolutions made this year include losing weight and quiting smoking. These two always seem to …
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Does age really effect erectile dysfunction?
With the flood of television commercials for Viagra and Cialis on the airwaves, it’s easy to get confused by the messages crammed into a 30 second spot. Some commercials lead consumers to believe that erectile dysfunction, which is described as …
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