Tag: American Journal of Epidemiology

  • Health

    Longer use of pain relievers tied to hearing loss in women

    A Harvard study has found that women who used ibuprofen or acetaminophen for six years or more were at higher risk of hearing loss than those who used these medications for a year or less.

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  • Health

    How power of positive thinking works

    A Harvard study shows that although an optimistic outlook may help women live longer, one other possibility is that higher optimism directly impacts our biological systems.

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  • Science & Tech

    Social ill

    A new study finds link between lack of close ties and heart disease risk, adding to evidence that a person’s social environment can play a big role in health.

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