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Chinese herb Ginkgo ‘does not prevent Alzheimer’s’
A Chinese herb called Ginkgo biloba billed by some as a potential over-the-counter wonder drug that boosts mental dexterity and…
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Despite obesity rise, US calories trending downward
U.S. adults have been eating steadily fewer calories for almost a decade, despite the continued increase in obesity rates, according…
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Drug overdose deaths up for 11th consecutive year
Drug overdose deaths rose for the 11th straight year, federal data show, and most of them were accidents involving addictive…
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Woman who smoked through hole in throat dies
A woman who smoked a cigarette through a hole in her throat to illustrate her struggle with nicotine addiction in…
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Gut bugs are implicated in heart attacks and stroke
Thousands of heart attack victims every year have none of the notorious risk factors before their crisis – not high…
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CDC: 23 million Americans failed to get recommended colorectal cancer screenings
About 23 million American adults have failed to receive the recommended screening for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a report…
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End-of-life care often still hectic, aggressive
Fewer elderly Americans are dying in acute care hospitals than were a decade ago, according to a new study of…
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Price of fame: Performers and sports stars die younger
The price of fame can be high with an international study on Thursday finding that people who enjoy successful entertainment…
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Large dogs age faster, die younger
Most large dog owners know they are setting themselves up for heartache because their beloved pets will die much sooner…
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