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Children who suffer from growth hormone deficiency disorders are often treated with human growth hormone to help progress delayed growth and puberty r…
For years, scientists have been trying to sort out the role oxytocin plays in autism. The developmental disorder affects one in 68 U.S. children, caus…
Biogen Idec says that federal regulators have approved the specialty drugmaker's new treatment for people with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
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A new study suggests that when it comes to risky situations in the workplace, women are more likely to experience higher levels of anxiety than men, w…
Two new studies add to the growing evidence that spending time outdoors may help prevent or minimize nearsightedness in children. A study conducted in…
While other fitness buffs are thinking about toned legs and arms, women doing the following plan can revel in their own little secret: Not only will i…
Being overweight and obese puts people at greater risk of developing 10 of the most common cancers, according to research in the Lancet medical journa…
Although many studies point to the negative impacts of social media on mental health and well-being, some researchers say they could have the opposite…
A substantial body of evidence strongly supports the concept that multiple dietary factors affect blood pressure (BP). Well-established dietary modifi…
While the discovery of artificial light certainly has made us a more productive and efficient society, there is a dark side to light that many high ac…