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The cancer risks that surround you
Don’t smoke. Exercise. Limit your alcohol intake. Cut down on red meat. When it comes to avoiding cancer, this…
Number of adults with diabetes has quadrupled since 1980: WHO
The number of adults estimated to be living with diabetes surged to 422 million by 2014, a nearly four-fold…
Cholesterol drug fails to improve heart health: study
An experimental drug that greatly increases levels of "good" cholesterol has no effect on heart health, a comprehensive clinical…
Zika Revealed: Here's What a Brain-Cell-Killing Virus Looks Like
The destructive Zika virus has been visualized for the first time, shedding light on similarities and differences between this and…
Mom's Smoking Can Alter Fetus's DNA
Moms-to-be have yet another reason to snub out their cigarettes: A new study links smoking while pregnant to changes in…
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How Dirty Are Public Restrooms, Really?
Ah, spring — time to get out of the house and be on the go. But when you're out and…
The fight against TB shifts to fixing the immune system, not only bacteria
Tuberculosis (TB) has managed to remain a major global health problem, despite 100 years of research and more than 50…
Four seasons in one day: getting the right dose of salt
Ah, salt. We love its taste and yearn to use it liberally in our cooking. But we’re told to…
Four things parents can do to keep their kids’ kidneys healthy
There has been an increase in kidney disease in children globally. In the developed world up to 5% of patients…
Single mothers and babies who may never walk again because of Zika
Ianka Barbosa was seven months pregnant when she found out her child had microcephaly. Before the baby was even born,…
