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Gluten-free diets not always necessary, study suggests
Published: 02/22/2012 by Monica DyBuncio in All Articles
Gluten-free products are more popular than ever, as the number of people claiming gluten sensitivity is on the rise. But is saying no to gluten really necessary? A new study suggests that most of the time, it's not.
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Electronic cigarette explodes in man's mouth, causes serious injuries
Published: 02/20/2012 by Cbs News Staff in All Articles
So much for being safer. An electronic cigarette blew up in a Florida man's face, leaving him in a hospital with severe burns, missing his front teeth and a chunk of his tongue.
xxxxxxxCold baths may help ease muscle soreness after workouts
Published: 02/19/2012 by KPTV News in All Articles
Taking a cold-water or ice bath may reduce exercise-related muscle soreness but it's not clear whether it can cause harmful side effects, a new evidence review indicates.
xxxxxxxArthritic Hip May Be Tougher to Treat Than Knee
Published: 02/19/2012 by Robert Preidt in All Articles
Knees with osteoarthritis are in a constant state of self-repair, but arthritic hip joints are not, researchers say.
xxxxxxxAutism signs detected in brain scans of infants
Published: 02/18/2012 by Monica DyBuncio in All Articles
Brain scans of infants may predict high risk for autism, new research shows. While symptoms of an autism spectrum disorder usually appear before age three, they are typically not identified until after a child's first birthday.
xxxxxxxArsenic found in infant formula, cereal bars
Published: 02/17/2012 by Monica DyBuncio in All Articles
Is arsenic in your breakfast? A new study suggests that might just be what you - or your children - are having each morning.
xxxxxxxIs Grief an Illness? The Debate Heats Up
Published: 02/17/2012 by Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter in All Articles
Psychiatric experts torn on whether bereavement should be included in new diagnostic manual
xxxxxxxSinus infections not cured with antibiotics, study suggests
Published: 02/16/2012 by Ryan Jaslow in All Articles
Sinus infection sufferers know the stuffy, congested feeling might not go away without a trip to the doctor's office.
xxxxxxxGene Linked to Start of Puberty
Published: 02/16/2012 by Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter in All Articles
Research found mutation shut down the process of sexual maturation.
xxxxxxxMalnutrition affects 1 in 4 children worldwide, causes 2 million deaths
Published: 02/15/2012 by Cbs News Staff in All Articles
Malnutrition causes deaths of five children around the world per minute, according to a report released Wednesday. And almost half a billion children are at risk for permanent damage over the next 15 years, according to report.
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