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Allergies are disorders of the immune system. Allergies can range from slightly annoying, such as hayfever, to almost crippling depending on the type of reaction and the individual. Basically an allergic reaction is a hypersensitive activation to an alle...
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There are a lot of reasons to buy organic, but it’s not always the easiest thing to do. Find your local markets. Organic produce is often on sale at markets, and if you live in a larger city, farmers markets will often have organic produce availab...
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Since first described and given a name in 1943, efforts to elicit the true nature of autism have failed, perhaps because its symptoms manifest themselves in each person differently. We have learned that all people with autism have some core symptoms in three areas of development: social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and limited interests in activities or play.

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U.S. health officials said Friday that development of a vaccine for the H1N1 swine flu is on track, with the first doses possibly ready by the fall.
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HealthDay - FRIDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) -- Taking a probiotics supplement after gastric bypass surgery helps patients lose weight faster and avoid vitamin B deficiency, a new study finds.
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Cancer delays Beastie Boys album
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The Beastie Boys' album and summer tour have been postponed after band member Adam Yauch disclosed that he is suffering from cancer. In a posting on the band's website, Yauch reveals a cancerous tumour in his left salivary gland will need surgery. ...
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The Brain Emporium offers Cleveland elders an opportunity to refute the adage "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." The Emporium, Northeast Ohio's first computerized brain fitness center, is a mind gymnasium where local elders can pump up their mental strength and increase their flexibility. Founder and director T.J.
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Experiences with relationship violence beyond the formative and developmental years of childhood and adolescence can have far-reaching effects on the health status of disadvantaged urban women, a new study shows.
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Every 30 seconds a person somewhere in the world loses a lower limb to amputation due to diabetic foot disease. In Australia about 275 people develop diabetes type-2 every day, and so the work of a team of mathematicians at QUT holds hope for the healing of these debilitating wounds that plague people with diabetes.
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One of the aims imposed by the European Union in 2004 is to reduce the number of traffic accidents. However, despite the measures taken by the different administrations and the consequent decrease in the number of accidents, the results for 2010 are not close to those set by Europe.
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Amgen Inc. (Nasdaq: AMGN) announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved revisions to the U.S. prescribing information for the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFr) class of antibodies, including Vectibix((R)) (panitumumab).
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Springer, one of the leading publishers in the fields of science, technology and medicine, has signed a co-publishing agreement with the Association of Food Scientists and Technologists, India (AFST(I)), for one of their publications, the Journal of Food Science and Technology (JFST). Dr.
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AP - A drug deal plays out, California-style: A conservatively dressed courier drives a company-leased Smart Car to an apartment on a weekday afternoon. Erick Alvaro hands over a white paper bag to his 58-year-old customer, who inspects the bag to ensure everything he ordered over the phone is there.

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Obama advisor Lawrence Summers defends $787-billion stimulus plan
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"If we were at the brink of catastrophe at the beginning of the year, we have walked some substantial distance back from the abyss," says Lawrence H. Summers, President Obama's chief economic advisor. Current employment trends do not 'provide a basis ...
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The 1974 national speed control law restricted all United States highways' maximum speed limits to be set no faster than 55 miles per hour. During the ten years following the repeal of the law in 1995, researchers have found soaring death rates.
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U.S. researchers have found a way to block the genetic flaw that causes a common form of muscular dystrophy, the team reported on Thursday.
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Those with migraines more likely to struggle in adulthood, study finds

The World health Organization says in its latest update that 26 countries have officially reported 3440 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection. The cases include 48 confirmed deaths - 45 in Mexico, 1 in Canada and 2 in the United States. Mexico has reported 1364 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 45 deaths. The United States has reported 1639 laboratory confirmed human cases, including two deaths. Canada has reported 242 laboratory confirmed human cases, including one death.

The following countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases with no deaths - Argentina (1), Australia (1), Austria (1), Brazil (6), China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1), Colombia (1), Costa Rica (1), Denmark (1), El Salvador (2), France (12), Germany (11), Guatemala (1), Ireland (1), Israel (7), Italy (6), Japan (3), Netherlands (3), New Zealand (5), Panama (2), Poland (1), Portugal (1), Republic of Korea (3), Spain (88), Sweden (1), Switzerland (1) and the United Kingdom (34). The latest WHO update can be found here. WHO also has provided a map that shows the cases as of May 9th. More h1n1 resources can be found here.

WHO's influenza pandemic alert raised from phase 4 to 5 but they have not yet upgraded it to phase 6.

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Bill Gates released a bunch of mosquitoes on the unsuspecting audience at the Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) Conference. Gates was trying to demonstrate how easily malaria is spread. The mosquitoes Gates released did not carry the disease. "Malaria is spread by mosquitoes," Gates said while opening a jar onstage at a gathering known to attract technology kings, politicians, and Hollywood stars.

"I brought some. Here I'll let them roam around. There is no reason only poor people should be infected."

Gates waited a minute or so before assuring the audience the liberated insects were malaria-free.

TED curator Chris Anderson fired back at the legendary computer software maker, joking that the headline for the video of his talk to be posted online at Ted.com would be "Gates releases more bugs into the world." It sounds like that it was an effective demonstration. Gates' mosquito release is getting a lot of media attention which helps focus on attention on the need to stop malaria.

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The BBC reports that a new study has found that women harbour more types of bacteria on their hands than men Women have a greater range of different types of bacteria on the palms of their hands than men, US research suggests.

The study also found that human hands harbour far higher numbers of bacteria species than previously thought.

Using powerful gene sequencing techniques, researchers found a typical hand had roughly 150 different species of bacteria living on it.

The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study found bacteria types varied greatly between individuals. The article says the research may eventually help scientists determine which bacteria species are linked to different diseases. One theory as to why women may carry more types of bacteria is that men tend to have more acidic skin. Here's CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta talking about the study.



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The attorney for a man who was allegedly  kicked while handcuffed says it was improper for police to pay the man $400 not to sue while the case is still under investigation.
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Under Florida law, someone accused of sex with a child 11 or younger faces life in prison, but if the child is 12 the sentence is much shorter. This disparity has drawn attention since four men were recently charged with paying a 12-year-old runaway for sex.
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Jacksonville firefighter John Hall's kidney is failing and the only solution is a transplant. His best friend and fellow firefighter Jim Sparks turned out to be a perfect match.
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Title: U.S. Students' Academic Interests Tend to Wane in Middle School
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It’s not every day that a new weight-loss fad crosses your path—or is it? Diets, supplements, and exercise gadgets tempt you at every turn, but most have been proven as unsuccessful and even dangerous (think Fen-phen and Hydroxycut). The Sensa Weight-Loss System is not new, not a fad, nor is it a diet.

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AP - The last time the government embarked on a major vaccine campaign against a new swine flu, thousands filed claims contending they suffered side effects from the shots. This time, the government has already taken steps to head that off.

Reuters - People with the "Alzheimer's gene" begin to have memory declines tied to aging before they reach 60, even if they have no clinical symptoms of dementia, a U.S. research team reported on Wednesday.
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People with a gene variant that sharply increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease in old age may show memory impairment earlier than thought -- sometimes well before their 60th birthday, according to new study in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Swine flu is spreading worldwide faster than ever — so much so that the World health Organization has decided to stop tracking cases.

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While some rules are meant to be broken, when it comes to sex, these rules should never be cracked.

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With the widespread use of DNA technology to prove everything from paternity to national origin, this technology is fast becoming accessible to people in everyday life. You can now purchase a DNA test kit in almost any pharmacy and perform the test at ho...

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  Rehab centers remain to be a beacon of hope for the seemingly hopeless cases of alcohol and drug addicts. Many substance abusers find it hard to get rid of their addictions but unbeknownst to some of them, there are several treatment centers that...

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Miessence certified organic products have been created to comply with International food safety standards. When you purchase a Miessence product look for the symbol of certification on the back from the ACO - Australian Certified Organic. This is the guara...

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When you talk about men and cosmetics, people will often think of goths with eyeliner, emo boys and metrosexuals. The reality is of course that many traditionally masculine, rugged men also use cosmetics - though they usually will refer to them as 'skincar...

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American troops are not to be banned from smoking in war zones, the US Defence Department says.

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