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Rain, Rain Go Away: Gloomy Weather May Cloud Your Memory
It’s expected that overcast skies might take the pep out of our step, but a recent study reported on by HealthDay News also linked less sunlight to memory and cognitive problems in those who suffer from depression.

What’s the Rush?: Young Women Might Not Benefit From Early Pap Tests
HealthDay News reports that America is considering raising the age because of a British study that suggests Pap screening at an early age isn’t helpful in detecting cervical cancer.

July 27, 2009

I See: Contact Lenses Offer a Dose of Sci-Fi Reality
Recently scientists developed a drug-dispensing contact lens that continuously delivers antibiotic medication to the eyes for over a month, reports Wired.com.

What’s in OJ Anyway?
Drink up orange juice lovers! Hesperidin, an antioxidant found in the popular breakfast drink, improves blood vessel function and helps lower the risk of heart disease, according to a new study reported on by WebMD.

July 23, 2009

Child’s Play: How to Get to Sleep—Fast
In addition to improving your child’s cardiovascular health and school performance, physical activity helps kids fall asleep faster, according to a new study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood and reported on by WebMD.

Mom-to-Be Alert: Pollution May Lower Babies’ IQ
Expectant mothers beware: Not only does exposure to high levels of environmental pollutants harm the planet and your lungs, but it may also lead to a four-point drop in your child’s IQ scores by age 5, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics and reported on by Yahoo! News.

July 20, 2009

Migraines Yes, Breast Cancer No?
Migraines are a serious headache, but for women who suffer from the painful condition there may be a health benefit, according to findings of a new study reported on in Health News.

Exercise May Curb Stroke Side Effects
The effects of a stroke are less harmful to people who regularly exercise, according to study findings published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry and reported on by MedicineNet.

July 17, 2009

Pre-Pregnancy Blues Linked to More Preemies Among Black Women
Pre-pregnancy depression could play a role in why black women are twice as likely to give birth prematurely as compared with white women, suggests a new study published online in the Journal of Women’s Health and reported on by Medline Plus.

July 16, 2009

Oh, *%$#!?! Cursing May Ease Your Pain
Ever regret launching a few choice expletives? Don’t feel guilty; It may help relieve distress, according to a new study published in NeuroReport and reported on in WebMD.

July 13, 2009

Attention: Americans Are Heavier Than Ever
More Americans than ever are obese, according to recent findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and reported on by Reuters.

Travel Smart to Avoid Blood Clots
Researchers say for every two-hour increase in travel by car, bus, train or plane, the risk of developing a blood clot—also known as venous thromboembolism—increases nearly 18 percent.

July 09, 2009

Weight-Loss Advice for All Budgets
Americans spend billions annually on supplements, diets and books, but according to a recent New York Times article, research shows that getting in shape depends less on trendy diets and high-tech gyms and more on motivation and willingness to change.

Be Happy: Little Things Count
Daily appreciation for life’s small micro-moments of laughter, joy and happiness may make you a happier, more all-around resilient person, according to a new study reported in the Los Angeles Times.

July 06, 2009

Fight the Pollen
The great outdoors is not so wonderful when you’re experiencing runny eyes, sneezing, swelling and itching like so many hay-fever sufferers. If you want to avoid an allergic reaction to pollen this summer, the American Lung Association has just what you need to stay fever free.

Antibiotics May Cause Kids To Have Achy Ears
Although antibiotics may seem safe, using them to fight acute ear infections in their children can boost the risk of recurrent ear infections by 20 percent, according to researchers from the Netherlands.

July 02, 2009

Higher HIV Risk Among Black MSM Linked to Fewer Potential Partners
A new study from the San Francisco Department of Public Health suggests that black men have an increased risk of HIV because they have closely connected sexual networks and fewer partners to choose from, Pink News reports.

I Can’t Believe I Ate the Whole Thing!
Have you ever unintentionally finished an entire snack while sitting in front of the television? Yale University study found that TV food ads increase the number of calories consumed by children and adults.