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Proper maternal folate level may reduce child obesity risk
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 19 June 2016 19 June 2016
Washington, DC - Proper maternal folate levels during pregnancy may protect children from a future risk of obesity, especially those born to obese mothers, according to a study led by researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Tips for Improving Men's Health
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- Written by Dana Sparks Dana Sparks
- Published: 19 June 2016 19 June 2016
Yuma, Arizona - Hesitant about going to the doctor for a checkup? Don’t be. A healthy patient-provider relationship and some regular maintenance can give you a long, healthy life.
Pregnancy and exercise: Baby, let's move!
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic
- Published: 19 June 2016 19 June 2016
Scottsdale, Arizona - Pregnancy might seem like the perfect time to sit back and relax. You likely feel more tired than usual, and your back might ache from carrying extra weight.
Kindred spirits share magic of lives connecting
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- Written by Sheryl M. Ness, R.N. Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
- Published: 19 June 2016 19 June 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Have you ever met someone and instantly felt connected in a way that was so meaningful, like you needed to find them?
Mayo Clinic Researchers Develop Accurate Way to Measure Growth Factor Linked to Aging
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- Written by Megan Forliti Megan Forliti
- Published: 19 June 2016 19 June 2016
Rochester, Minnesota - Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed an accurate way to measure a circulating factor, called GDF11, to better understand its potential impact on the aging process. They found that GDF11 levels do not decline with chronological age, but are associated with signs of advanced biological age, including chronic disease, frailty and greater operative risk in older adults with cardiovascular disease. Results appear today in Cell Metabolism.