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As new evidence links mobile phones to a greater risk of tumours, could using one cost your child their life?
dailymail.co.uk - 11-3-09
Mobile phones, just how did we live without them? At about 80 million, there are now more mobiles than people in the UK. But since the Nineties, when their use became more widespread, there have been nagging doubts about their safety.
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Want to quit smoking? Switching to mild cigarettes will NOT improve your chances
dailymail.co.uk - 11-6-09
Smokers who hope to kick the habit by first switching to a low-tar or mild brand of cigarette may actually find it harder to quit, researchers said today.
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Eight cups of tea a day are good for you, says nutrition expert
dailymail.co.uk - 11-7-09
Drinking up to eight cups of tea a day offers 'significant health benefits', according to a new expert report.
Britain's favourite drink can help fight heart disease, improve brain power and lead to longer lives, the study has shown.
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Calif. medical pot shops abound, despite order
www.msnbc.msn.com - 11-6-09
SEBASTOPOL, Calif. - A surge in medical marijuana in California has left communities trying to regulate or ban the drug. This wine country town has welcomed a dispensary as a strong source of tax revenue during the recession.
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'Seafarers' disease' scurvy on rise among children due to lack of vitamin C in diet
www.dailymail.co.uk - 11-7-09
Scurvy is making a comeback among England's children.
Caused by a lack of vitamin C, the potentially fatal disease was a scourge of pirates and sailors in the heyday of the British Empire, but was thought to be largely a thing of the past.
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Marijuana: The new performance enhancing drug
opensports.com - 11-6-09
The sports world was shocked late this week as the news that San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum is facing a misdemeanor marijuana charge after being pulled over by a Washington State patrolman Thursday.
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Animals need to be closely watched for flu
msnbc.msn.com - 11-6-09
GENEVA - Some pigs, turkeys and household pets have become infected with the H1N1 flu, but the pandemic virus does not yet appear to be spreading quickly among animals, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
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Babies Cry With an Accent, Study Finds
abcnews.go.com - 11-5-09
Think newborns just eat, sleep and wail the same way across the world? That's not so, according to a new study which found that babies cry with an accent within the first week of life.
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Child obesity 'is levelling off'
news.bbc.co.uk - 11-3-09
Forecasts of a huge rise in obesity among children in England have been significantly downgraded following a new analysis of data.
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Obesity causes 100,000 U.S. cancer cases a year
msnbc.msn.com - 11-5-09
WASHINGTON - Obesity causes more than 100,000 cases of cancer in the United States each year - and the number will likely rise as Americans get fatter, researchers said on Thursday.
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Medical marijuana shops abound in California
google.com - 11-5-09
SEBASTOPOL, Calif. - The medical marijuana dispensary in this California wine country town is in a former auto dealership, and has more registered patients than the town has residents. Los Angeles has more pot shops than Starbucks or schools.
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Chill: A little stress may help you live longer
msnbc.msn.com - 11-5-09
Here's a statement you never hear: "I'm so stressed out - it's awesome!" But the fact is, certain pressure-filled situations - say, the occasional public-speaking gig or cramming for an exam - can be good for your health.
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Why boys are turning into girls
telegraph.co.uk - 11-5-09
Here's something rather rotten from the State of Denmark. Its government yesterday unveiled official research showing that two-year-old children are at risk from a bewildering array of gender-bending chemicals in such everyday items as waterproof clothes, rubber boots, bed linen, food, nappies, sunscreen lotion and moisturising cream.
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Chinese herbs may prevent diabetes in high risk people
naturalnews.com - 11-5-09
Type 2 diabetes is an international epidemic and 380 million people throughout the world are expected to develop the condition by 2025.
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Research shows herbal formula helps in heart and lung disease
examiner.com - 11-4-09
Pulmonary hypertension which can lead to congestive heart failure may be a thing of the past according to new research.
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Pet cat in U.S. catches swine flu
msnbc.msn.com - 11-4-09
WASHINGTON - A 13-year-old Iowa cat has been infected with swine flu, veterinary and federal officials said Wednesday in what is believed to be the first confirmed case of the H1N1 virus in a feline in the United States.
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Med, nursing schools teaching alternative care
msnbc.msn.com - 11-4-09
Future doctors and nurses are learning about acupuncture and herbs along with anatomy and physiology at a growing number of medical schools. It's another example of how alternative medicine has become mainstream. And it's often done with Uncle Sam's help.
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Some Lip Gloss May Promote Cancer
abcnews.go.com - 11-4-09
Spring is here, legs have been reacquainted with the razor and women are buying lots of shimmery lip gloss on impulse.
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Infant Mortality Rates: U.S. Ranks Poorly Among Industrialized Nations
healthnews.com - 11-3-09
New information released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics links preterm births and infant mortality rates in the United States. The U.S. ranked 30th out of 31 countries in overall infant mortality rates, showing 6.9 of every 1,000 live births resulted in death, a statistic that is complemented by the fact that 1/8 of the births in the U.S. were preterm, a high rate compared to numbers from European countries.
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Smoking mums have 'problem kids'
bbc.co.uk - 11-3-09
Smoking during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of having a child with behavioural problems, according to UK and US researchers.
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Locally-growing moringa tree key in fight against malaria
nation.co.ke - 11-4-09
A malaria treatment derived from a locally-growing shrub is one of only a few herbal cures being presented at the ongoing international conference in Nairobi.
The tree, moringa oleifera, commonly known as horseradish or mlonge in Kiswahili, is competing alongside malaria medicines developed by some of the world's best scientists with the backing of global pharmaceutical giants.
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Low cholesterol may ward off prostate cancer
msnbc.msn.com - 11-3-09
A new study suggests that men may be able to lower their risk of getting the most aggressive form of prostate cancer by keeping their cholesterol in a healthy range.
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TV exposure may be associated with aggressive behavior in young children
eurekalert.org - 11-2-09
Three-year-old children who are exposed to more TV appear to be at an increased risk for exhibiting aggressive behavior, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
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Can Marijuana Help Kids with Autism?
momlogic.com - 11-03-09
As the mother of an autistic child, Marie Myung-Ok Lee is navigating uncharted territory as she struggles to manage her son's condition. She has bravely come forward to share her son's battle with this mysterious disorder, and to discuss how medical marijuana has brought them both back from the brink of despair.
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Aspirin 'only for heart patients'
bbc.co.uk - 11-3-09
The use of aspirin to ward off heart attacks and strokes in those who do not have obvious cardiovascular disease should be abandoned, researchers say.
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After all the fuss, public option would cover few
msnbc.msn.com - 10-31-09
WASHINGTON - What's all the fuss about? After all the noise over Democrats' push for a government insurance plan to compete with private carriers, coverage numbers are finally in: Two percent.
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House health bill totals $1.2 trillion
msnbc.msn.com - 11-2-09
WASHINGTON - The health care bill headed for a vote in the House this week costs $1.2 trillion or more over a decade, according to numerous Democratic officials and figures contained in an analysis by congressional budget experts, far higher than the $900 billion cited by President Barack Obama as a price tag for his reform plan.
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What does one TRILLION dollars look like?
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We'll start with a $100 dollar bill. Currently the largest U.S. denomination in general circulation. Most everyone has seen them, slighty fewer have owned them. Guaranteed to make friends wherever they go.
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More insurers paying for alternative remedies
msnbc.msn.com - 11-2-09
Acupuncture, not pain pills that "make me loopy," is what Cynde Durnford-Branecki wants for her aching back, and a treatment costs her only a $20 copayment.
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Just how safe are herbal medicines?
telegraph.co.uk - 11-2-09
Herbal remedies made from plant leaves, bark, berries, flowers, and roots have been used to heal illnesses, diseases, and psychological disorders for centuries.
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Common antibiotics tied to birth defects
msnbc.msn.com - 11-2-09
CHICAGO - Researchers studying antibiotics in pregnancy have found a surprising link between common drugs used to treat urinary infections with birth defects. Reassuringly, the most-used antibiotics in early pregnancy - penicillins - appear to be the safest.
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SIMPLE SECRET OF A HEALTHY HEART
dailyexpress.co.uk - 11-2-09
GENTLE exercise can dramatically cut the danger of an early death from heart disease, according to new research.
Just 30 minutes of jogging or cycling three times a week has amazing results for people with heart problems - the UK's biggest killer - a study has found.
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DANGERS OF FIZZY DRINKS
express.co.uk - 11-1-09
SOFT drinks with artificial sweeteners could cause kidney damage, according to new research.
Just two colas or sodas a day were found to double the risk of a faster-than-average decline in kidney function, -scientists said. However, this problem was not linked to drinks that had been sweetened with sugar.
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Depression link to processed food
bbc.co.uk - 11-2-09
Eating a diet high in processed food increases the risk of depression, research suggests.
What is more, people who ate plenty of vegetables, fruit and fish actually had a lower risk of depression, the University College London team found.
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On the quiet, the US is legalising marijuana
timesonline.co.uk - 11-1-09
You know things are shifting in America when Fortune magazine, the bible for business journalism, runs a cover story titled "Is pot already legal?".
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