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What You Eat Shapes The Germs In Your Guts
Compared with kids in Burkino Faso, those in Florence, Italy, have far less variety in the bacteria that live in their digestive tracts. Researchers say the difference lies in the Italian kids' high-fat, low-fiber diet. Read More...
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Tue, Aug 03 2010 11:02 AM
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Early Cholesterol Problems Spell Trouble For Middle-Aged Arteries
More than 40 percent of people with high cholesterol in their 20s showed signs of coronary artery disease in their mid-40s compared with just 8 percent for those with normal cholesterol as young adults. Read More...
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Tue, Aug 03 2010 9:57 AM
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Why Picking A Doctor Is Harder Than Ever
With employers looking to hold the line on health costs and a persistent shortfall in public information about physician quality, choosing the right doctor is no easy task for most consumers. Read More...
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Tue, Aug 03 2010 6:05 AM
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Virginia Lawsuit Challenging Health Law Passes Key Hurdle
Virginia got some legal traction with its claim that a state law exempts residents from a coming federal mandate that will require almost everyone in the U.S. to have health insurance. Read More...
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Mon, Aug 02 2010 1:32 PM
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Debate About Value Of Provenge Boils Over On Medicare Site
As Medicare analysts mull whether to pay for a $93,000 prostate cancer treatment nationwide, a debate over its worth rages in public comments to the government. Some critics have sought anonymity, fearing an online backlash. Read More...
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Mon, Aug 02 2010 11:30 AM
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Poisonings Of Kids With Household Chemicals Decline, But Remain A Problem
Common toxic products in the kitchen and garage can tempt curious kids. Despite a drop in injuries from household cleaners seen in emergency rooms, experts say there's more work to be done to prevent accidents. Read More...
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Mon, Aug 02 2010 6:20 AM
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Meat, Fire And The Evolution Of Man
Once humans started eating meat and cooking it, we got more calories and energy from our food and didn't need to eat constantly. That allowed our brains to grow and focus on other things. Read More...
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Mon, Aug 02 2010 2:00 AM
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