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Your Body: Using Ultrasounds for Fitness Benefits

Science Photo Library/Getty ImagesBy DR. JENNIFER ASHTON, ABC News Senior Medical Contributor Normally when a woman gets an ultrasound it’s to look for a baby or other health issues. But some health enthusiasts are seeking them out for their fitness benefits. Read More

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New Drug For Parkinson’s Shows Promise

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — It’s only the first phase of a clinical trial, but a new drug may help patients with Parkinson’s disease. In an initial phase 1 clinical trial, a trial just for safety not effectiveness, a Federal Drug Read More

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Female Libido Drug Addyi Now Available

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Addyi, the first of its kind drug aimed at improving the female libido, is now available by prescription. Nicknamed the “female Viagra,” the drug is designed to help pre-menopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire Read More

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Not Getting Enough Sleep? Don’t Blame Modern Living

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Conventional wisdom suggests that we have poorer sleeping habits than our ancestors. The increased presence of electronic devices and technology, along with large doses of caffeine, generally get the blame. However, a new study Read More