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New Enterovirus Kills 26 Children in China
The number of children infected with the new deadly disease is above 12,000. At least 26 children in China so far have died from the disease.
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One-step Breast Cancer Treatment Combines Radiation, Surgery
The procedure, called intraoperative radiation therapy, takes less than an hour and eliminates the need for further radiation treatments.
Abdominal Fat Linked to Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease
Extra weight around the midsection is known to increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and early death.
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Ibuprofen May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
These findings do not justify taking NSAIDs as a way to prevent dementia, researchers warned.
New Enterovirus Kills 26 Children in China
The number of children infected with the new deadly disease is above 12,000. At least 26 children in China so far have died from the disease.
New Bill Outlaws Genetic Discrimination
The bill would bar health insurance companies from using genetic information to set premiums or determine enrollment eligibility. Similarly, employers could not use genetic information in hiring, firing or promotion decisions.
New Cancer Drug Uses Light and Oxygen
Researchers at the Ontario Cancer Institute at Princess Margaret Hospital have successfully proven that cancer cells alone can be killed by a new cancer drug that is triggered by a laser light, a process known as photodynamic therapy (PDT).
07 Feb, 2008
Tobacco May Kill 1 Billion in This Century
Tobacco could kill one billion people in the 21st unless governments act now to dramatically reduce smoking, the World Health Organization said in a report Thursday.
25 Oct, 2007
Smoked Cannabis Proven Effective in Treating Pain
Smoked cannabis eased pain induced in healthy volunteers, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego Center for Medical Cannabis Research. However, the researchers found that less may be more.
22 Oct, 2007
Weight Gain Increases Breast Cancer Risk
Women who gain weight throughout adulthood rather than maintaining a stable weight may have an increased risk for breast cancer.
18 Oct, 2007
Relief for Women: Pap Smears and the Future
The new tests will be more accurate and find more early warning signs of cancer.
01 Oct, 2007
Baby Cold Medicines May be Banned
The sale of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for young children may be banned by FDA.
14 Aug, 2007
Pot Bellies Linked to Early Signs of Heart Disease
New research shows that adding several inches to the waist—even if body weight still falls within a normal range—markedly increases the risk of unhealthy plaque build-up in the arteries of the heart and the rest of the body.
28 Jun, 2007
Death Rates Will Rise Because of Global Warming
Global warming will cause more deaths in summer because of higher temperatures.
27 Jun, 2007
White American Children Have Highest Rate of Diabetes
Each year 15,000 youths are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes which is the most common form of diabetes in children and teens.
19 Jun, 2007
Foie Gras May Cause Rare Disease
Pate de foie gras may transmit a dangerous little-known disease known as amyloidosis that can affect various organ systems in the body.
16 Jun, 2007
Fake Colgate Toothpaste Recalled, Antifreeze Found
Fake Colgate toothpaste is being recalled; versions include Regular, Gel, Triple and Herbal versions.
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Top Corporate Air Pollluters Named
Green Consumers Recycle, Refill, Use Less Chemicals
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Grand Theft Auto IV Earns $500 Million in One Week
Iron Man Packs a $100 Million Punch
Amy Winehouse Arrested for Drug Offence
Josef Fritzl: I No Monster
Miley Cyrus Near-Naked Pics Cause Outrage
Climate Change Will Damage Tropical Wildlife Worst
Ibuprofen May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
Uma Thurman's Stalker Goes to Jail
Scarlett Johansson Flashes a Diamond Ring
Church Leader Arrested on Sex Charges
Britney Spears Back in Court Fighting for Kids
New Enterovirus Kills 26 Children in China
United States to Withdraw 3,500 Troops From Iraq
Burma Cyclone Death Toll Over 22,000
Chilean Volcano Eruption Increases
Toronto Raptors Get Back Into NBA Playoffs
