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FRIDAY, Dec. 14, 2018 — A modified version of the CRISPR gene-editing technique could help fight obesity without having to alter any genes, a new study in mice suggests. CRISPR, an acronym for a family of DNA sequences, generally involves cutting… Source: Gene Tweaking Prevented Obesity in Mice

FRIDAY, Dec. 14, 2018 — Men with inflammatory bowel disease have a significantly greater risk of prostate cancer, a new study finds. About 1 million men in the United States have inflammatory bowel disease, which includes Crohn’s disease and… Source: Crohn’s, Colitis May Be Tied to Prostate Cancer

FRIDAY, Dec. 14, 2018 — People who get prompt physical therapy for pain in the knee, shoulder or lower back may have less need for opioid painkillers, new research suggests. The study, of nearly 89,000 U.S. patients, found that people given… Source: Physical Therapy Can Help You Avoid Opioids When Joint Pain Strikes

FRIDAY, Dec. 14, 2018 (American Heart Association) — The thyroid is a tiny powerhouse. The gland, which is located at the base of the neck, releases hormones that control how the entire body uses energy and affects an array of organs throughout the… Source: AHA: Thyroid Problems Linked to Worsening Heart Failure

FRIDAY, Dec. 14, 2018 — Diabetes has been tied to a number of complications such as kidney disease, but new research has found that older people with type 2 diabetes can also have more difficulties with thinking and memory. During a five-year… Source: Does Diabetes Damage Brain Health?

FRIDAY, Dec. 14, 2018 — Calcium is best known as a building block of strong bones, and studies show that getting it from the source — milk — is more effective than supplements. Nutritionists also are learning that it has another important role… Source: The Lowdown on Low-Fat Milk (It’s All Good)

FRIDAY, Dec. 14, 2018 — As many as 20 million Americans have gallstones. Most don’t have any symptoms, but not all will escape a gallstone attack. The gallbladder is a small organ in the upper right abdomen. It’s a reservoir for bile, the fluid… Source: Could You Have Silent Gallstones?

FRIDAY, Dec. 14, 2018 — Good sleep routines can help children get the rest they need, researchers say. For the new report, investigators reviewed 44 studies from 16 countries in North America, Europe and Asia. The studies included a total nearly… Source: Healthy Sleep Habits for Kids Pay Off

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: U.S. Gun Deaths Reach Record High Gun deaths in the United States reached a record high of nearly 40,000 in 2017, according to a CNN analysis of… Source: Health Highlights: Dec. 14, 2018