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Watermelon yields Viagra-like effects
LUBBOCK, Texas - A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra — but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks all night long. Watermelons contain an ingredient called citrulline that can trigger production of a compound that helps... more
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Some Foods Help, Some Trigger Migraines
If you're one of the more than 28 million Americans plagued by debilitating migraine headaches, relief may be as simple as changing what you eat, registered dietitian Keri Glassman explained on "The Early Show" Tuesday. Glassman pointed to foods to avoid if you're prone to migraines, and ones to keep in your arsenal because they may help you... more
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Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer
Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study found — adding to evidence the "sunshine vitamin" has anti-cancer benefits. The results are sure to renew arguments about whether a little more sunshine is a good thing. The... more
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Sweden ranks world's best place for mothers
STOCKHOLM - Sweden has once again been rated as "the best place to be a mother in the world" by a U.S.-based charity in a report assessing the well-being for mothers around the world. The report, released by the aid agency Save the Children Tuesday, illustrates where mothers fare best and where they face the greatest hardship. Save the... more
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Mother's diet can help determine sex of child
PARIS - Oysters may excite the libido, but there is nothing like a hearty breakfast laced with sugar to boost a woman's chances of conceiving a son, according to a study released Wednesday. Likewise, a low-energy diet that skimps on calories, minerals and nutrients is more likely to yield a female of the human species, says the study,... more
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Inactive Couch Potato Kids Face Increased Risk Of Heart Disease
Boston - According to a new study, kids who are physically inactive, couch potato kids, are at a much higher risk of developing heart disease later in life compared to active kids. They may develop heart disease as early as in their teenage years. The study was led by Robert McMurray from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. ... more
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If Your Child is a Vegetarian
If your child is a vegetarian, it's important to make sure that he or she eats a varied, balanced and healthy diet. Here are some guidelines, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine: * For children up to age 1, breast milk or a fortified, soy formula should be the primary source of nutrition. * Do not limit dietary fat for... more
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Parents may be jailed over vaccinations
LONDON - As doctors struggle to eradicate polio worldwide, one of their biggest problems is persuading parents to vaccinate their children. In Belgium, authorities are resorting to an extreme measure: prison sentences. Two sets of parents in Belgium were recently handed five month prison terms for failing to vaccinate their children against... more
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Sleepy state of America
WASHINGTON - With late-night TV watching, Internet surfing and other distractions, Americans are getting less and less sleep, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. And all this sleeplessness can be a nightmare for your mental and physical health, CDC experts cautioned, calling sleep loss an under-recognized... more
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Next year's flu vaccine has a new recipe
WASHINGTON - Next year's flu vaccine is getting a complete overhaul to provide protection against three new and different influenza strains — hopefully better protection than this year's version. Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration unanimously backed the new recipe on Thursday, echoing an earlier decision by the World Health... more
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