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Little Blows to Head Add Up to Big Risk

Small hits to the head may add up to injuries for high school football players, according to a new study by the Purdue Neurotrauma Group at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind.

Purple Potatoes Lower Blood Pressure in Overweight People

When overweight people included two servings of purple potatoes a day in their diet for a month, they not only reduced their blood pressure, but they also didn't gain weight in the process, a small study shows.

Can Too Much Texting Make Teens Shallow?

Teens and young adults who text frequently -- such as more than 300 text messages a day -- may be risking more than sore thumbs, according to a new study.

Breastfeeding OK for Moms With Asthma

New moms with asthma can safely breastfeed without worrying that the practice will increase their child’s asthma risk, a new study shows.

Blood Test May Help Diagnose Depression

Researchers say they have developed a new blood test that may reliably detect depression.

Senior Moment or Something Worse? Yes/No Test May Tell

When are “senior moments” just a normal part of healthy aging, and when are they a sign of something more serious such as Alzheimer’s disease? This is the million dollar question, and the Alzheimer’s Questionnaire, a set of 21 yes or no questions that can be answered by a loved one or caregiver, may help answer it.

People Pleasers May Overeat at Parties

People pleasers may want to steer clear of this weekend’s Super Bowl parties in order to avoid a dietary fumble.

Sex and the Elderly: STD Risk Often Ignored

The rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has more than doubled among middle-aged adults and the elderly over the last decade, but the reasons for this are unclear.

Eating Behavior May Be Shaped by Who You Eat With

How you eat may depend on who you’re eating with, according to a study published in the online journal PLoS ONE.

New Heart Failure Risks: Fractures and Memory Problems

Two new studies shine a light on some lesser known consequences of heart failure: fractures and memory problems.

1 in 2 Stroke Survivors Has High Blood Pressure

A disturbing 47% of people who have had a stroke have poorly controlled high blood pressure, researchers say.

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