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Find the latest news stories from London Free Press on the topic Health . |
 Sex, age may affect concussion recoveryFemale and high school athletes may need more time to recover from a concussion than their male or college counterparts, according to a U.S. study that comes amid rising concern about concussions in young athletes.
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 Breastfed babies may gain less weight: StudyBabies who are breastfed gain less weight over their first year of life compared to babies fed either breast milk or formula from a bottle, according to a U.S. study.
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 Parents happier than non-parents: StudyParents are happier than non-parents and feel they derive more meaning from life, according to new research from the University of British Columbia.
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 Toking and driving increases crash riskSmoking marijuana within three hours of driving doubles the chances of being involved in a collision, a recently published study shows.
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 Ovulation makes women go for bad boys: StudyResearchers may have discovered why women fall for jerks.
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 One-sixth of cancers caused by preventable infection: StudyAbout one in six cases of cancer is caused by a preventable or treatable infection, according to a review published online Wednesday in the British medical journal, the Lancet Oncology.
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 Viagra may help kids with heart defectNew research has found that Viagra may boost the cardiac function in young people born with a certain heart defect.
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 Canada's cancer rate dropsFewer Canadians are dying of cancer, according to new data released Wednesday.
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 Doctors live tweet brain surgeryDoctors are giving a live play-by-play on Twitter while a brain tumour is removed from a 21-year-old woman at the Texas Medical Center in Houston on Wednesday.
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 Zinc reduces sick days: StudyIt's long been said zinc can cut into cold symptoms -- now Canadian scientists may have proved it.
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 Free online fitness program 'the future'First there were fitness videotapes.
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 Want to quit smoking? Try acupuncture or hypnosisAcupuncture and hypnosis have been promoted as drug-free ways to help smokers kick the habit, and there is some evidence that they work, according to a research review that looked at 14 international studies.
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 Study: low testosterone increases diabetes riskLow levels of testosterone could increase a man's risk of developing diabetes, a U.K. study has found.
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 Benefits of defibs outweigh risks: Health CanadaDespite reports some defibrillators have failed to work, Health Canada says the machines can save lives when they're properly maintained.
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 Smoking drug helps curb drinking: StudyWhile testing a new drug to help people quit smoking, U.S. researchers discovered an interesting side-effect — the drug also decreased alcohol consumption in heavy drinkers.
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 Researchers see hope in stem cell HIV treatmentU.S. researchers are a step closer to launching human clinical trials of a stem cell therapy to fight HIV.
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 Not the Zumba classJane Riddell feared she wouldn't clear airport security while wearing a convincing disguise for her recent appearance on Undercover Boss Canada.
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 Protein may lead to stroke, epilepsy therapies: StudyU.K. researchers have discovered a protein that can be activated to protect nerve cells from damage during heart failure or epileptic seizure.
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 Omega-3 reduces smoking's harm: StudySmoking will never be anything but bad for you, but if you can't kick the habit, there's evidence a daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids will mitigate the damage.
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 Nanotech found in cosmetics need testing: FDAU.S. health regulators said consumer products that use nanotechnology may have unknown effects on the human body, and advised food and cosmetic companies on Friday to further study the safety of these tiny particles.
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 Unwavering spiritIf anyone has an excuse not to exercise, it's double-amputee Barbie Steinsholt-Thomas.
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 Kids not as active as parents think: StatsCanThink your kids are getting the exercise they need? You're probably wrong.
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 Caffeine could be a cure for dry eyesAdd curing dry eyes to the list of amazing things coffee can do.
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 Licorice holds key diabetes treatment: StudyResearchers have discovered an anti-diabetes substance in an unusual place -- the root of a licorice plant.
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 Doctor incentives not working: StudyAn expensive program that awards bonuses to doctors who provide better care doesn't really make a difference, a new study has found.
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