We've all been there before: On a hot day, you reach for an ice cold drink or a big scoop of ice cream and when you sink in, you're met with excruciating pain. We're talking the dreaded "brain freeze," - often dubbed an "ice cream headache" - and a new study claims to have finally unlocked clues as to what causes this chilly sensation.
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Vitamin C supplements may help to lower blood pressure, a new study suggests.
Overweight female babies are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes in adulthood.
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Women's life spans in the USA are improving at a slower pace than men's and are shorter in many U.S. counties than they were 20 years ago, according to a report released Thursday.
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After several years of planning, discussion and review, the American Diabetes Association and European Association for the Study of Diabetes have published new guidelines for managing hyperglycemia in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Read More The only way to avoid a pounding head and queasiness the morning after is to drink in moderation, or to stay away from alcohol entirely. But with all sorts of seasonal celebrations going on, it’s easy to overindulge.
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