Through a systematic review of published studies going back 50 years, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say they have identified a
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Evidence grows for an HPV-heart disease connection
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. In several studies, it’s also linked
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No compelling evidence for health benefits of non-sugar sweeteners
There is no compelling evidence to indicate important health benefits of non-sugar sweeteners, and potential harms cannot be ruled out,
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Can eggs help you lose weight? Evidence and benefits
Eggs are rich in protein, low in calories, and they may boost the metabolism. In this article, we describe how
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Evidence that increased BMI causes lower mental wellbeing
There is an increasing need to prevent obesity because of the consequences for mental as well as physical health, new
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No evidence for milk increasing mucus production from lungs
(HealthDay)—There is no evidence to support the myth that milk increases mucus production from the lungs, according to a review
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Why we stick to false beliefs: Feedback trumps hard evidence
Ever wonder why flat earthers, birthers, climate change and Holocaust deniers stick to their beliefs in the face of overwhelming
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Is Parkinson’s an autoimmune disease? More evidence emerges
Using a stem cell model, they showed how immune cells attacked dopamine-producing cells derived from people with Parkinson’s disease but
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No evidence that vitamin D protects against high blood pressure in pregnancy
There is no strong evidence that vitamin D protects against pregnancy-induced high blood pressure (hypertension) or pre-eclampsia, conclude researchers in
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Study adds new evidence that infants track others’ mental states
A brain-imaging study offers new support for the idea that infants can accurately track other people’s beliefs. When 7-month-old infants
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