Articles by Kristen Fischer :
Kristen Fischer is a copywriter, author and journalist based in New Jersey. She is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and host on the monthly podcast, Freelance Radio. Learn more about Kristen at www.kristenfischer.com.
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A significant number of us underestimate how many calories are really in a fast-food meal, a study shows.
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CT scans better to find lung cancer
A review of a 2010 study finds that CT scans were more effective in detecting lung cancer than X-rays were. -
Asthma drug shows promise
The new drug dupilumab shows promise for those who suffer from uncontrollable asthma. -
Coffee may lower liver disease risk
A new study claims drinking coffee regularly may lower your risk for getting a rare liver disease. -
1 in 5 purses dirtier than toilet
One in five handbags contains more bacteria than the average toilet, a study says. -
1 in 5 kids have mental disorder
A CDC report notes that up to 1 in 5 children have been diagnosed with a mental illness. -
Opioids, erectile dysfunction linked
Men on high doses of prescription painkillers are more likely to experience ED, according to new research. -
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Angelina Jolie chooses double mastectomy
Angelina Jolie revealed today she chose to have an elective double mastectomy to reduce her chances of developing breast cancer. -
Gab helps breast cancer pain
Research suggests that socializing may help ease breast cancer pain and enhance a patient's quality of life. -
Bipolar linked to flu in pregnancy
Chances are low, but researchers say pregnant mothers who catch the flu are more likely to have children with bipolar disorder. -
1 embryo works in IVF
A new study showed positive outcomes for pregnancy--as well as the health of mother and baby--for those that received one... -
Valproate, low IQ linked
The FDA says pregnant women with migraines should stay away from drugs with valproate because it can lower their child's IQ. -
Cut allergy risk with pacifier?
Parents who put their baby's pacifier in their mouths may be helping to cut the child's risk for some allergies. -
Most of us don’t exercise enough
A new report says that most Americans are not getting enough exercise. -
Lipstick metals toxic?
A new study says repeatedly priming your pout with lipstick or lip gloss could be dangerous. -
15-year-olds can get Plan B
The FDA approves purchase of the morning-after pill without a prescription. -
All should have HIV screening
New guidelines encourage doctors to screen everyone ages 15 to 65 for HIV, not just those at risk for the disease. -
Arm liposuctions up
New statistics show that arm liposuction, or brachioplasty, operations have surged. -
Use fists to boost memory
A study showed that the key to hanging on to and recalling memories may be right in your own two hands.
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