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Doctors regrow woman's ear in her forearm
A Maryland woman lost an ear to skin cancer, but doctors built a new one by growing her cells in her forearm.
Debunking diets: Paleo pros and cons
The amount of dietary do’s and don’ts bombarding us on a daily basis may make sifting through bogus nutritional claims seem insurmountable. But have no fear — the Greatist sleuths are here to decode the latest, greatest, (and not so great) diets in our Debunking Diets Series. This week, we’re debunking ...
Yo-yo dieters don't necessarily lack willpower
Even if the pounds you shed have crept back once again, you shouldn’t toss out your skinny jeans, new research suggests. A study of postmenopausal women found that yo-yo dieters are just as likely to stick with a diet and/or exercise program as those whose weight hasn’t bounced around over ...
Children's toe walking not a sign of bigger problems
More than half of young children who toe walk will stop doing so on their own by about age 5. And most children who are toe walkers will not have any developmental or neuropsychiatric problems, a new study finds. "Walking is such a notable milestone, and if it is not ...
Yoga improves balance after stroke
Starting yoga even long after a stroke may improve the balance of stroke survivors, a study shows. "It's an exciting thing," says study researcher Arlene Schmid, PhD. "People can improve their balance years after a stroke. They can change their brain and change their body. They are not stuck with ...
Blood vessels made from liposuction fat
If you have a blocked artery, surgeons may someday replace it with blood vessels created from cells removed in liposuction. Liposuction is a surgical procedure that removes fat deposits under the skin. A new study suggests that adult stem cells taken from liposuctioned fat can be used to grow healthy ...
Belviq, Qsymia: New weight loss drugs compared
Two new prescription weight loss drugs, Belviq and Qsymia, now have the FDA's blessing. Which, if either, is for you? Both drugs help some people lose weight. Neither drug is for everyone. Yet the two drugs are quite different. Here's WebMD's FAQ comparing Qsymia to Belviq. How do you pronounce ...
Get this much sleep for a sharp memory
Getting a recommended seven hours of sleep a night may help women keep their memory sharp, suggests a new analysis of data from the Nurses' Health Study. The study found that women who slept five hours or less on average per day had lower scores on standard memory tests than ...
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