Longer Operations Could Lead to Blood Clots
A new study in JAMA Surgery finds the longer the operation, the more likely a patient is to develop a blood clot.
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Quitting Smoking Could Be Tied to Brain Activity
Brain activity may help predict a smoker’s chances of relapse.
Americans Eating Less Trans-Fats
People in the U.S. are eating less trans fats than they did 30 years ago, but it’s still more than they should.
Weight Loss Surgeries Could Produce Headaches
Surgeries that help you lose weight may also put you at risk for severe headaches.
New Drug Could Fight Cancer
An experimental drug is showing promise in the fight against cancer.
C-Section Delivery Rates Vary by Hospital
A new study finds cesarean delivery rates vary significantly from hospital to hospital in the U.S.
Smoking May Hinder Recovering Alcoholics
New research shows smoking may get in the way of recovering alcoholics.
Dietary Supplements Contain Banned Ingredients
A Harvard study finds about two-thirds of recalled dietary supplements still contain banned ingredients.
Cow’s Milk Important for Vitamin D
Children who drink rice, almond, soy or goat’s milk are more than twice as likely to be deficient in vitamin D than children who drink milk from cows.
Living with Smoker Like Living in Air Pollution
Scottish researchers say living with a cigarette smoker is like living in a big city with extreme air pollution.
