New protocol could ease diagnosis of bacterial infections in infants

A new protocol could help emergency room physicians to rule out life-threatening bacterial infections among infants up to 2 months of age who have fevers, potentially eliminating the need for spinal taps, unnecessary antibiotic treatments or expensive hospital stays.

Do the math for this simple way to lose weight

The pleasure of eating a chocolate bar lasts but a few minutes. Burning off the calories it delivers can take nearly an hour. So, this is definitely not a simple way to lose weight!

Newly published research shows that giving babies and toddlers antibiotics can increase the risk of obesity

Antibiotics can be lifesaving, but they can have serious downsides - including increasing the risk of obesity when they are given early in life, according to a recent study.

17 Easy Ways to Slash Calories in Your Favorite Recipes

These tweaks will boost fiber and nutrients, too. Ever wondered how to slim down your favorite family recipes? Start by tweaking your technique: instead of frying, try grilling, baking, poaching or steaming.

Study helps solve mystery of how sleep protects against heart disease

Researchers say they are closer to solving the mystery of how a good night's sleep protects against heart disease. In studies using mice, they discovered a previously unknown mechanism between the brain, bone marrow, and blood vessels that appears to protect against the development of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries - but only when sleep is healthy and sound. The study, funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health, will appear in the journal Nature.

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