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Health workers with hepatitis B pose little risk to patients
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Scientists have discovered a way to transform skin cells into bone substitutes, which could potentially be used to repair larger…
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WHO urges tougher food marketing rules to curb childhood obesity
The marketing of unhealthy foods to children has proven “disastrously effective”, driving obesity by using cheap social media channels to…
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Home HPV test may help detect early cervical cancer
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There are many reasons it’s healthier to buy food from farmer’s markets. Here are the top 10. 1. Freshness. Farmer…
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Blood test may predict risk of suicide
It can be difficult to tell when a person is contemplating suicide — people may be reluctant to speak about…
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