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Managing Seasonal Allergies
Despite a late spring, summer allergy season will be strong, sinus expert says
New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon
Advanced colonoscope has wider range of view than traditional models, picks up more polyps, study finds
Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn’s Symptoms, Study Finds
Improvements reported in muscle strength, fatigue and quality of life
Study Links Coffee to Lower Risk for Rare Liver Disease
Separate report calls for more hospice care for terminal cirrhosis patients
Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children
Neodymium magnets are powerful enough to cause significant damage to digestive tract, researchers say
Latest Edition of Psychiatry’s ‘Bible’ Launched Amid Controversy
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments
College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study
Alcohol affects them differently, so safe limits are lower for women
Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging
Small study didn’t find effect in former or never-smokers
Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That
Experimental app shaves critical seconds off smartphone transmissions of EKG images, study says
Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds
By 50, arteries stiffen, increasing risk of death from heart disease, researchers say
Gay Actors Convincing in Heterosexual Roles
Knowledge of performer’s sexual orientation may not affect viewer perceptions, study finds
Teen Bullies May Turn to Crime as Adults
Long-term study followed working-class British males
Is Menopause Overlooked in U.S. Medical Schools?
Many ob/gyn residents would like specialized training but don’t get it, study finds
Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices
Comparison of 18 offices finds wide range of success in tackling smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure
Cellphone Use May Reveal Your ‘Dominant Brain’
People with left-brain dominance tend to listen with right ear, and vice-versa, study finds
