The largest study so far finds children living near high voltage overhead power cables at birth are more likely to develop leukaemia, but the cause is still unknown.
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The largest study so far finds children living near high voltage overhead power cables at birth are more likely to develop leukaemia, but the cause is still unknown.
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For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is studying an outbreak of obesity in the same way it studies an outbreak of an infectious disease.
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A diet with specified targets for fruit, vegetable and dairy intake — the so-called WELL diet — is more effective than a typical low-fat diet in reducing blood pressure, Australian investigators report.
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An evening milkshake spiked with the amino acid tryptophan may help clear the morning mental fog of the sleep-deprived, preliminary research suggests.
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People over 55 who start an exercise program can expect to lose a significant amount of fat in six months, but not bone mass, according to new study findings.
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Suspicions that pesticides could cause Parkinson’s disease have been strengthened – the more exposure, the higher the risks
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Eating less has long been known to lengthen the lifespan of flies – but what they eat is crucial too, a new study reveals.
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Crowding in US emergency departments is being fueled by rising numbers of patients even as some departments shut their doors, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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A US organ donor contracts a virus from her pet hamster and passes it on to four transplant patients – three have died.
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Drinking lots of milk may actually help to ward off heart disease and stroke, research suggests.
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People who rely on fortified orange juice for calcium may in some cases get less than they paid for, a new study suggests.
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Americans looking to shed those extra pounds should choose Weight Watchers International Inc. over low-carbohydrate rival the Atkins Diet, according to the latest issue of Consumer Reports magazine.
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Individuals who suffer from acute migraine headaches are likely to find relief with aspirin, according to results of a new study.
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Drinking carbonated soft drinks and being overweight may be the two most prevalent causes of nighttime heartburn, according to a new study.
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Two viruses from the same family as HIV are found in central Africans who hunt nonhuman primates.
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