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Antiparasite Triple Play
One of the world's best health care bargains just got better. A new study conducted in Zanzibar, Tanzania, shows that three drugs can safely and simultaneously treat three of the world's most burdensome parasites. The medicines are cheap--pennies per person--but delivering them to patients isn't.
One of the world's best health care bargains just got better. A new study conducted in Zanzibar, Tanzania, shows that three drugs can safely and simultaneously treat three of the world's most burdensome parasites. The medicines are cheap--pennies per person--but delivering them to patients isn't.
Healthcare
Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 24, 2008, 11:47am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 24, 2008, 11:47am
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Yogurt maker sued for claims
The suit contends Dannon's ads for some products were false.
The suit contends Dannon's ads for some products were false.
Health
Source: LA Times
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 24, 2008, 11:47am
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Source: LA Times
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 24, 2008, 11:47am
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CDC: Too Few Adults Get Their Vaccines
Vaccines aren't just for kids, but far too few grown-ups are rolling up their sleeves, disappointed federal health officials reported Wednesday.
Vaccines aren't just for kids, but far too few grown-ups are rolling up their sleeves, disappointed federal health officials reported Wednesday.
Health
Source: US News
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 24, 2008, 11:47am
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Source: US News
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 24, 2008, 11:47am
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Folic Acid Saves Baby's Life
Deficiency in Common Food Supplement Could Have Killed an Infant
Deficiency in Common Food Supplement Could Have Killed an Infant
Health
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:55am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:55am
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Work stress 'changes your body'
A stressful job has a direct biological impact on the body, raising the risk of heart disease, research has indicated.
A stressful job has a direct biological impact on the body, raising the risk of heart disease, research has indicated.
Health
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:55am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:55am
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Congo’s Death Rate Unchanged Since War Ended
Almost all the deaths come from hunger and disease, signs that the country is still grappling with the aftermath of a war that gutted its infrastructure.
Almost all the deaths come from hunger and disease, signs that the country is still grappling with the aftermath of a war that gutted its infrastructure.
High Mercury Levels Are Found in Tuna Sushi
Tests on sushi bought in Manhattan revealed mercury levels that exceed accepted safety standards.
Tests on sushi bought in Manhattan revealed mercury levels that exceed accepted safety standards.
Vitamin E 'may ward off decline'
Vitamin E may ward off physical decline in elderly people, research suggests.
Vitamin E may ward off physical decline in elderly people, research suggests.
Health
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:54am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:54am
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Obesity Surgery Seen As Diabetes Cure
A new study gives the strongest evidence yet that obesity surgery can cure diabetes.
A new study gives the strongest evidence yet that obesity surgery can cure diabetes.
Health
Source: US News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:54am
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Source: US News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:54am
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Growth Hormone: Fountain of Youth or Early Killer?
Growth hormone holds a conflicted status in the world of life extension. Some believe it turns back the clock, with evidence from humans suggesting that hormone treatment reduces fat and boosts muscle. But animal studies show the opposite: mice without growth hormone live significantly longer and are protected against cancer, one of the most deadly diseases of aging.
Growth hormone holds a conflicted status in the world of life extension. Some believe it turns back the clock, with evidence from humans suggesting that hormone treatment reduces fat and boosts muscle. But animal studies show the opposite: mice without growth hormone live significantly longer and are protected against cancer, one of the most deadly diseases of aging.
Health
Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:54am
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Source: Technology Review
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:54am
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The Great MRSA Epidemic: Is It Time to Worry?
While Studies Keep Drug-Resistant Bug Fears Alive, Some Say Worries May Outweigh Risk
While Studies Keep Drug-Resistant Bug Fears Alive, Some Say Worries May Outweigh Risk
Health
Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:54am
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Source: ABC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:54am
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A good fight may keep you and your marriage healthy
A good fight with your spouse may be good for your health, research suggests.
A good fight with your spouse may be good for your health, research suggests.
Psychology
Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:54am
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Source: EurekAlert
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:54am
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Getting in Shape Reduces Death Risk
The more fit you are, the longer you're likely to live, according to a large study of veterans that applies to black men as well as white men. The Veterans Affairs researchers found that the "highly fit" men in the study had half the risk of death as those who were the least fit. Being "very highly fit" cut the risk even more, by 70 percent.
The more fit you are, the longer you're likely to live, according to a large study of veterans that applies to black men as well as white men. The Veterans Affairs researchers found that the "highly fit" men in the study had half the risk of death as those who were the least fit. Being "very highly fit" cut the risk even more, by 70 percent.
Health
Source: US News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:54am
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Source: US News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jan 23, 2008, 9:54am
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Caffeine Consumption Raises Miscarriage Rate: Study
Two Daily Cups of Coffee Found to Double Rate of Pregnancy Termination
Two Daily Cups of Coffee Found to Double Rate of Pregnancy Termination
Probiotic bacteria could keep us slim
"Friendly" bacteria added to yogurts and other foods may one day allow you to absorb less fat from your diet.
"Friendly" bacteria added to yogurts and other foods may one day allow you to absorb less fat from your diet.
Health
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008, 2:13pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008, 2:13pm
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Major Headache? Seven Common Migraine Triggers
Many Migraine Culprits Are Preventable, Pain Experts Say
Many Migraine Culprits Are Preventable, Pain Experts Say
In the Fatosphere, Big Is in, or at Least Accepted
Rebels in a get-thin world are blogging away at the mainstream.
Rebels in a get-thin world are blogging away at the mainstream.
After plastic surgeries, more do an about-face
After two nose jobs and thousands of dollars, Debra Dunn hated her face so much that she avoided mirrors, didn't want to leave the house and hid behind her long hair anytime she had to be out in public.
After two nose jobs and thousands of dollars, Debra Dunn hated her face so much that she avoided mirrors, didn't want to leave the house and hid behind her long hair anytime she had to be out in public.
Health
Source: Chicago Tribune
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008, 2:12pm
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Source: Chicago Tribune
Posted on: Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008, 2:12pm
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Food Poisoning Can Be Long-Term Problem
It's a dirty little secret of food poisoning: E. coli and certain other foodborne illnesses can sometimes trigger serious health problems months or years after patients survived that initial bout.
It's a dirty little secret of food poisoning: E. coli and certain other foodborne illnesses can sometimes trigger serious health problems months or years after patients survived that initial bout.
Report: NIH Not Adequately Monitoring Conflicts of Interest
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, is not doing an adequate job of overseeing conflicts of interest involving the researchers who receive its grants, according to a new report from federal investigators. The report says NIH should collect more details on how universities are managing conflicts, but NIH says that's not its job.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, is not doing an adequate job of overseeing conflicts of interest involving the researchers who receive its grants, according to a new report from federal investigators. The report says NIH should collect more details on how universities are managing conflicts, but NIH says that's not its job.
Science Politics
Source: Science
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008, 6:55pm
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Source: Science
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008, 6:55pm
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Research Snuffs Out Notion That Smokeless Tobacco Is Lesser Of Two Evils
Millions of Americans make the New Year’s resolution to stop smoking, but far too many break ranks before Jan. 2. Their dismal success rate has health officials scrambling to come up with easier ways to quit, and many have toyed with the idea that smokeless tobacco could ease the transition off cigarettes.
Millions of Americans make the New Year’s resolution to stop smoking, but far too many break ranks before Jan. 2. Their dismal success rate has health officials scrambling to come up with easier ways to quit, and many have toyed with the idea that smokeless tobacco could ease the transition off cigarettes.
Health
Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008, 6:55pm
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Source: Science Daily
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008, 6:55pm
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Girl, you'll be a woman sooner than expected
Puberty is arriving ever younger in American females -- 8 is no longer considered abnormal.
Puberty is arriving ever younger in American females -- 8 is no longer considered abnormal.
Health
Source: LA Times
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008, 6:55pm
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Source: LA Times
Posted on: Saturday, Jan 19, 2008, 6:55pm
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Milk and Honey, er, Hormones
Pennsylvania changes course and allows farmers to alert consumers that they do—or don't—ply their dairy cows with hormones
Pennsylvania changes course and allows farmers to alert consumers that they do—or don't—ply their dairy cows with hormones
Report urges study of cell phone health effects
Researchers should study more children and pregnant women in trying to figure out if cell phones or other wireless devices could damage health, the U.S. National Research Council advised
Researchers should study more children and pregnant women in trying to figure out if cell phones or other wireless devices could damage health, the U.S. National Research Council advised
U.S. to Study Bizarre Medical Condition
It sounds like a freakish ailment from a horror movie: Sores erupt on your skin, mysterious threads pop out of them, and you feel like tiny bugs are crawling all over you. Some experts believe it's a psychiatric phenomenon, yet hundreds of people say it's a true physical condition.
It sounds like a freakish ailment from a horror movie: Sores erupt on your skin, mysterious threads pop out of them, and you feel like tiny bugs are crawling all over you. Some experts believe it's a psychiatric phenomenon, yet hundreds of people say it's a true physical condition.
Health
Source: US News
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:45am
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Source: US News
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:45am
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New Bird Deaths Reported in East India
Health officials Thursday investigated new bird deaths in eastern India to check whether bird flu was spreading to additional areas despite a poultry cull aimed at curbing the disease.
Health officials Thursday investigated new bird deaths in eastern India to check whether bird flu was spreading to additional areas despite a poultry cull aimed at curbing the disease.
Epidemiology
Source: AOL News
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:45am
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Source: AOL News
Posted on: Thursday, Jan 17, 2008, 10:45am
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Antidepressant Studies Unpublished
The makers of some antidepressants never published the results of about a third of the drug trials that they conducted to win government approval, a new study suggests.
The makers of some antidepressants never published the results of about a third of the drug trials that they conducted to win government approval, a new study suggests.
Too Cold to Exercise? Try Another Excuse
Your mother was right about the hat. But bundling up is not advised.
Your mother was right about the hat. But bundling up is not advised.
In Today's World, the Well-Rested Lose Respect
From Bill Clinton to Martha Stewart, many successful people brag about how little sleep they need. But sleep researchers say some people sneak in some extra shut-eye during the day, and the truly sleep-deprived usually pay a price.
From Bill Clinton to Martha Stewart, many successful people brag about how little sleep they need. But sleep researchers say some people sneak in some extra shut-eye during the day, and the truly sleep-deprived usually pay a price.
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