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U.N. Official Says Ebola Can Be Beat in 2015




"We have a long and difficult way to go," U.N. health official says.


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The Best Way to Kick Your Smoking Habit




The more techy interventions, the better


Published on January 3, 2015 at 02:33AM


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NYC Hit a 100-Year Low on Pedestrian Deaths




New York streets are safer than ever—for pedestrians


Published on January 3, 2015 at 02:17AM


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Nearly Half of Fast Food Has More Calories Than Ever




Though fast food restaurants like to make us think they're getting healthier, their menu's nutrition hasn't changed all that much in 18 years, found a…


Published on January 3, 2015 at 01:31AM


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Most Cancer Is Beyond Your Control, Breakthrough Study Finds




There’s a lot we can do to protect ourselves from certain cancers — don’t smoke, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, and try not to…


Published on January 2, 2015 at 11:30PM


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Here’s Why Kale So Good for You




Five health experts explain


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Thursday, January 1, 2015

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Most Types of Cancer Just ‘Bad Luck,’ Researchers Say




Biological misfortune explains two-thirds of cancers.


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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

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Flu Becomes an Epidemic in the U.S. With 15 Child Deaths




This season's flu strain has mutated and made vaccines less effective


Published on January 1, 2015 at 12:48AM


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Why Police Aren’t Catching Drunk Drivers




There are almost 300,000 incidents of drunk driving each day, but less than 4,000 of those incidents result in arrest


Published on December 31, 2014 at 09:18PM


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You Asked: Are Hot Tubs Dangerous?




You’ve heard the rumors. The reality is probably worse.


Published on December 31, 2014 at 09:18PM


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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

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Former U.S. Senator to Sell Pot Products




Former Sen. Mike Gravel is getting into the marijuana business


Published on December 31, 2014 at 06:48AM


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Maryland Board Revokes Doctor’s Medical License for Involvement in Assisted Suicides




Dr. Lawrence Egbert no longer has his medical license


Published on December 31, 2014 at 05:02AM


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The Spice Ingredient That Can Block Bad Memories




A study in rats points to the anti-inflammatory power of curcumin


Published on December 31, 2014 at 03:17AM


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Researchers Discover that Drunk Birds ‘Slur’ Just Like People




Scientists hope their work will aid understanding of how alcohol affects humans


Published on December 30, 2014 at 11:46PM


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Weight Loss Supplements Don’t Work for Most People, Study Finds




A Consumer Reports survey shows that most people who use weight loss supplements aren’t aware of how potentially unsafe or ineffective they are


Published on December 30, 2014 at 10:16PM


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Scottish Ebola Patient Flown to London




Patient has been isolated and is receiving treatment


Published on December 30, 2014 at 07:47PM


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Weight Loss Supplements Don’t Work for Most People, Study Finds




A Consumer Reports survey shows that most people who use weight loss supplements aren’t aware of how potentially unsafe or ineffective they are


Published on December 30, 2014 at 07:17PM


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4 Ways People Get Hurt on New Year’s Eve




Drinking and driving tops the list


Published on December 30, 2014 at 07:15PM


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Monday, December 29, 2014

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Ebola Case Confirmed in Scotland Hospital




A health worker who just returned from Sierra Leone


Published on December 30, 2014 at 03:31AM


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The Question Your Doctor Should Be Asking You—But Isn’t




Almost half of adults surveyed drank at least one soda a day


Published on December 30, 2014 at 02:30AM


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Text Messages Ensure Kids Get Full Flu Vaccine




Text messages may be a simple way doctor's offices can ensure their young patients are adequately protected against the flu. In a new study from…


Published on December 30, 2014 at 12:15AM


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FDA Approves Roche’s Ebola Test




A fast-acting Ebola test gets a green light for emergency use


Published on December 29, 2014 at 09:45PM


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Why Yoga Should Be Your New Year’s Resolution




New research puts yoga on the same benefits level as cycling or brisk walking


Published on December 29, 2014 at 07:15PM


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