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Coca-Cola Has A New Message: Exercise! (And Keep Drinking Cokes) There's a theory that sugar - in particular, sugary soda such as Coke and Pepsi Pepsi - is the 21st century equivalent of cigarettes.
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Sanofi teams up with Evotec, Apeiron to develop immuno-oncology pills PARIS Sanofi is teaming up with Germany's Evotec and Austrian biotech firm Apeiron Biologics to develop a new type of immune system-boosting cancer medicine that could be given as tablets to fight both solid tumors and blood cancers.
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Coca-Cola funds scientists who worry less about calories Health experts say Coca-Cola is using scientists to convince the public that physical activity can offset a bad diet, despite evidence that exercise has only minimal impact on weight compared with what people consume.
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Sanofi teams up with Evotec, Apeiron to develop immuno-oncology pills PARIS Aug 10 Sanofi is teaming up with Germany's Evotec and Austrian biotech firm Apeiron Biologics to develop a new type of immune system-boosting cancer medicine that could be given as tablets to fight both solid tumours and blood cancers.
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Chinese FM lauds China-Liberia cooperation in fighting Ebola Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (front) attends a press conference in Monrovia, capital of Liberia, Aug. 9, 2015. (Xinhua/Zhang Baoping).
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Shorter course of radiation better for early stage breast cancer Women had a significantly higher quality of life and no difference in tumor control with shorter treatments. By Stephen Feller | Updated Aug. 8, 2015 at 10:34 AM.
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Short-Term Radiation Proven More Effective in New Breast Cancer Treatment Study A new medical study indicates that breast cancer patients who receive a shorter course of more intense radiation may have a better quality of life after treatment than those who receive a longer course of less intense treatment.
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Canadian doctor and America's Thalidomide heroine dies at 101 London - Canadian doctor Frances Oldham Kelsey, who was instrumental in preventing the approval of the anti-nausea drug, thalidomide in the United States passed away in London, Ontario on Friday at the age of 101.
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Little Pac-Man: Scientists Discover Nicotine-Chomping Bacterial Enzyme That ... Naturally occurring enzyme could lead to a drug to take the "reward" out of smoking, helping people to quit, researchers say.
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Sexting: Nearly 90% Of Adults Have Done It Texting (Photo : Flickr/CC) Sexting is more common than generally thought among adults, according to a recent study. New research suggests that sexting is more common than generally thought among adults.
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About 80 percent of 'involved' Americans 'sexting' A new study claims that more than 80 percent of Americans involved in romantic or physical relationships indulge in 'sexting.' By: Harish Dugh | August 10, 2015 10:08 AM.
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New research suggests music may help prevent epileptic seizures It can awaken emotions in those with dementia, memories in people suffering from Alzheimer's disease and trigger dopamine surges in the brains of Parkinson's patients.
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Cooling Tower Tests Increased Amid Legionnaires' Outbreak Officials significantly expanded testing of cooling towers in New York City and Gov. Andrew Cuomo promised Sunday to begin state regulation of the structures, which have been blamed for a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in the Bronx.
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Legionnaires' outbreak brings talk of state reforms Albany. Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants statewide regulations for cooling towers following the recent Legionnaires' disease outbreak in the Bronx that has killed 10 people.
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Overuse of workout supplements emerging as 'eating disorder' in men While most gym-goers generally take supplements to add to their effort to have better bodies, it turns out the excessive use of such products is emerging as eating disorder in men.
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Increased Intake of Workout Supplements might be Damaging Men's Health To achieve lean and muscular look, men are increasing their intake of dietary supplements. But a research paper lately presented at the American Psychological Association's annual convention has unveiled that these supplements are damaging men's ...
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Bodybuilding supplements overuse signals the new male "Eating Disorder" Low-self esteem, poor body image & the perception of not keeping up the modern ideal of masculinity are driving more men to consume over-the-counter body-building supplements, constituting what researchers believe is an emerging eating disorder.
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California public health department investigates plague case The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced on Thursday that they are investigating a case of the plague. As a part of the investigation, the department is conducting an environmental evaluation in and around Yosemite National Park and ...
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Australia will not limit Vegemite sales in remote areas, says PM Vegemite sales will not be limited in remote Australian communities, amid reports the spread was being used in home-brewed alcohol, says the PM.
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China pledges support for post-Ebola recovery in Sierra Leone Sierra Leone's President Ernest Bai Koroma (R) meets with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Freetown Aug. 8, 2015. (Xinhua/Lin Xiaowei).
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California child diagnosed with plague after Yosemite trip The California child became ill and was hospitalised with the disease after visiting the Stanislaus National Forest. A child who camped in California's Yosemite National Park has been diagnosed with the plague.
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Court sides against FDA in "off-label" drug promotion case WASHINGTON (AP) - The maker of a prescription fish-oil pill won an early victory Friday against the Food and Drug Administration over its right to publicize unapproved uses of its drug.
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Watson gifted sight as IBM locks in $US1 billion health acquisition IBM has announced that Watson will gain the ability to 'see' by bringing together Watson's advanced image analytics and cognitive capabilities with data and images obtained from Merge Healthcare Incorporated's medical imaging management platform.
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Breaking the taboo of breastfeeding A broadcaster got a mixed response after she breastfed live on air - as a new study showed Irish breastfeeding rates are among the lowest in the world.
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Statement on the death of Anita Kurmann from lab director The following is an email sent to BU's Center for Regenerative Medicine by director Darrell Kotton on the death of research fellow Anita Kurmann: Dear CReM,.
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Early triumph of Amarin against the ruling off-label fish oil drug against FDA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been barred by a U.S. judge on Friday for putting a stop to the Irish based Amarin Corp.
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Just the facts about mosquito spraying Huron County health officials discuss CDC's position regarding the use of chemical mosquito control and other related matters.
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Music could be new frontier in epilepsy treatment In conjunction with traditional treatment, music may be used as a novel intervention to help prevent seizures in people with epilepsy, says a new study.
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Man who visited West Africa evaluated for Ebola at Bellevue Hospital A man who recently traveled to West Africa was being evaluated Sunday at Bellevue Hospital for Ebola symptoms, authorities said. Emergency responders rushed the man from an apartment on Lincoln Ave.
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For First Time in 110 Years, Firefighting Costs Exceed 50 Percent of U.S ... YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA - AUGUST 24: U.S. Forest Service firefighter Chris Brossard talks on his radio while monitoring a spot fire while battling the Rim Fire on August 24, 2013 in Yosemite National Park, California.
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August is peak season for mosquitoes: Heres what you can do This undated file photo shows an aedes aegypti mosquito on human skin. (U.S. Department of Agriculture/AP Photo). The considerable increase in rain and moisture in New Mexico this year may see a rise in the number of mosquitoes, along with concerns ...
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Elderly couple reunited in hospital by caring staff When an elderly couple were forced into hospital they faced their longest separation in decades. Tom and Arnisteen Clark, from Fayetteville, Arkansas, have been married for nearly 70 years.
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Georgia health officials confirm case of West Nile virus ATLANTA | Health officials in Georgia have confirmed the state's first human case of West Nile virus of the season. The Georgia Department of Public Health on Friday said the patient is an adult from the Atlanta area who has already recovered.
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Health care providers urge universal screening for HIV Federal and state authorities say broadening testing to almost every adult will help identify infections earlier. By Glenn Howatt Star Tribune.
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Picky eating could point to more severe issues A recent study by the journal Pediatrics could alter the way some parents view their young picky eaters. The study, led by Nancy Zucker of the Duke University Center for Eating Disorders, was published last week.
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Over 4 million drivers admit to driving drunk in United States Over four million American adults admit that they drink and drive at times, according to CDC data. CDC team member Amy Jewett said that some people might not confess to driving after drinking.
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Algae off B.C. coast forces toxin closures for shellfish Saturday, August 8, 2015, 1:08 PM - A widespread bloom of algae off the B.C. and down to California has experts worried about the consequences it could have on the marine life and local economy.
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Zuckerberg opens up dialogue on miscarriage The dreams start as soon as the woman finds out she's pregnant - a due date is circled on the calendar and preparations begin.
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Bark for Life set Man's furry, four-legged best friends get cancer just like humans do and are also good "caregivers" for their people fighting the disease.
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FDA Warns Against Certain Tattoo Inks Due to Bacteria ... * The FDA is alerting tattoo artists and consumers that they should not use tattoo inks marketed and distributed by A Thousand Virgins, in grey wash shades labeled G1, G2, and G3 (Lot #129 exp 1/16).
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Toxic algal bloom along West Coast of US and Canada appears to be largest ever ... The toxic algal bloom that was reported across the West Coast of US few weeks ago has now spread in even bigger and denser area. It is even more toxic that previously thought, said experts.
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Doctor charged in overdose deaths INDIANAPOLIS - A former Indianapolis doctor faces reckless homicide charges in the deaths of three people who overdosed on painkillers that he prescribed them, prosecutors said Friday.
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