When the dreaded Ebola virus began infecting people in the Sierra Leone town of Kenema, Dr. Sheik Humarr Khan and…
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Tracker craze: Fitness wristbands’ popularity will continue to grow
Fitness trackers like the Fitbit Force, Jawbone Up and Nike+ Fuelband are rapidly increasing in popularity, and experts say this…
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Sexual intimacy keeps older couples healthy and happy, study says
Among older couples, physical illnesses can strain a marriage, but maintaining a healthy sex life could make a difference in…
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Menthol cigarettes no safer than regular tobacco, may be riskier, study finds
Menthol cigarettes might taste better than regular tobacco but are no safer and might lead to more severe lung problems,…
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24-hour breast implants: Quick-fix gimmick in the age of the selfie?
A recent poll of plastic surgeons in the United States found a surge in demand for procedures from patients seeking…
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Avian flu spreading in southwest British Columbia
The avian influenza outbreak in southwest British Columbia has spread to seven farms, and 155,000 birds have died of the…
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US sets new ground beef procedures to stop E. coli outbreaks
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday announced new procedures for detecting and removing unsafe ground beef from grocery stores…
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Dr. Manny: Screening high school athletes for heart conditions will save lives
Last night, I attended the annual gala for the Gregory M. Hirsch Heart Foundation. Gregory Hirsch, who would be 43…
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No-equipment workout moves to beat aging
As we age, it’s even more important to keep in shape. Exercise can alleviate many ailments like osteoporosis, heart disease…
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The government has issued its first national estimate for Lou Gehrig’s disease, confirming the devastating disease is rare. A national…
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