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In humans, women outlive men, according to a former Georgetown University lecturer. But they also appear to have poorer health through adult life. (Photo: iStock)

Battle of the Sexes

Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men? Women live longer than men. This simple statement holds a tantalizing riddle that Steven Austad and Kathleen Fischer of the University of Alabama at Birmingham explore in a perspective piece published in Cell Metabolism on June 14. “Humans are

A study by researchers at McMaster University in Canada questions whether low salt diets do more harm than good. (Photo: Bigstock)

Eat Less Salt?

Low-Salt Diets Not Beneficial Study Finds A large worldwide study has found that, contrary to popular thought, low-salt diets may not be beneficial and may actually increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death compared to average salt consumption. In fact, the

Insurance companies usually cover infertility testing even if they don't cover treatment. (Photo: Dreamstime)

Baby Talk

Many Options Exist for Treating Infertility A medicine used in breast cancer treatment is now considered the best option for treating the most common cause of infertility. Letrozole has been found to increase ovulation in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a common

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