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Who's going to win? The answer could depend on biological clocks of the athletes Posted: 29 Jan 2015 09:54 AM PST The outcome of that big sporting event you just can't wait to watch may depend on how the timing of the match aligns -- or doesn't -- with the internal biological clocks of the athletes on the teams, according to a new study. Athletes and coaches would do well to make note and adjust their schedules accordingly, the researchers say.

Best practices for ingrown hair or 'razor bumps' Posted: 28 Jan 2015 02:00 PM PST A skin expert offers practical advice and treatment options for dealing with ingrown hair, also known as "razor bumps." Women and men with coarse and/or curly hair are more prone to developing this condition, and it is more commonly seen in the African and African-American population.

Former NFL players who played tackle football before age 12 at increased risk of memory, thinking problems later Posted: 28 Jan 2015 02:00 PM PST Former National Football League (NFL) players who participated in tackle football before the age of 12 were more likely to have memory and thinking problems in adulthood, according to a new study.

Green tea ingredient may target protein to kill oral cancer cells Posted: 28 Jan 2015 12:22 PM PST A compound found in green tea may trigger a cycle that kills oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone, according to food scientists. The research could lead to treatments for oral cancer, as well as other types of cancer.

Flame retardants linked to preterm birth Posted: 28 Jan 2015 12:21 PM PST Maternal exposure to high levels of flame-retardants may be a contributing factor in preterm births, researchers have discovered. Flame-retardant chemicals have been widely used for more than 40 years in home construction, furniture, clothing and electronic appliances. They save lives and reduce injury by giving people time to extinguish or escape from a spreading fire. These chemicals don't permanently bond with the materials they are used on so they leach into the environment and become a pollutant over time.

Menopause does not increase or create difficulty sleeping, study shows Posted: 28 Jan 2015 12:21 PM PST Only 25 percent of women who had reported no earlier sleep problems developed moderate or severe insomnia or other sleep disturbances during a 16-year period around menopause, a new study reports. What's more, the researchers say that these sleep woes did not appear to be caused by menopause itself, which may quell common fears about symptoms associated with this phase of life.

Dieters who make more connections in online weight-loss communities lose more weight Posted: 28 Jan 2015 11:19 AM PST This is the first study to explore the power of online social networks in the battle of the bulge. Dieters who engaged the most lost more than 8 percent of body weight in six months. Scientists used data from CalorieKing.com's online weight-loss community* "I was very surprised by how ... social connectedness translated into greater weight loss," researcher says.