Cholesterol levels of U.S. adults have dropped over the last two decades, according to a new national study. Between 1988…
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WHO: Dementia cases worldwide will triple by 2050
The World Health Organization says the number of dementia cases globally is set to triple by 2050. The U.N. health…
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Hot dog fans warned to beware their backsides in anti-cancer ad
“Hot dogs cause butt cancer.” That’s the confronting message to the people of Chicago from a doctors’ group promoting a…
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WHO: On track to 15 million on AIDS drugs by 2015
The World Health Organization says the global target of 15 million people taking life-saving AIDS drugs by 2015 is just…
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Exercise, Vitamin D Tied to Fewer Falls
Vitamin D supplementation and exercise may help prevent older men and women from falling, suggests a new review of 54…
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Glowing Jellyfish May Be Able to Detect Cancer Cells
Jellyfish that glow in the dark are being used to light up cancerous tumors in laboratory experiments. Scientists put fluorescent…
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Home distractions that wreck your workout
For the past few weeks, I promised myself I would squeeze in a few extra minutes of yoga when I…
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Do Heartburn Drugs Offer Asthma Relief?
If you have asthma, your doctor might have you on heartburn drugs to ease your wheezing. But that’s not necessarily…
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Stem cells may be to blame for clogged arteries
A newly discovered type of stem cell may be one of the major driving forces behind heart attacks and other…
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WHO issues guidance on new SARS-like virus
The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged health workers around the world to report any patient with acute respiratory infection…
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