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English doctors set to strike for first time in 40 years
January 12, 2016
English doctors set to strike for first time in 40 years
English doctors stage their first strike in 40 years on Tuesday over government plans to reform pay and conditions for…
Daily sugary drinks tied to increased visceral fat
January 12, 2016
Daily sugary drinks tied to increased visceral fat
Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages like soda daily may lead to more abdominal fat gain over time, according to a new study. So-called…
After miscarriage, how long should couples wait to try again?
January 12, 2016
After miscarriage, how long should couples wait to try again?
After an early miscarriage, couples who try to conceive again within three months may be more likely to have a…
Cancer now No. 1 killer in 22 states, ahead of heart disease
January 11, 2016
Cancer now No. 1 killer in 22 states, ahead of heart disease
Cancer is becoming the No. 1 killer in more and more states as deaths from heart disease have declined, new…
Smell test for Indonesia’s motorcycle taxi candidates
January 11, 2016
Smell test for Indonesia’s motorcycle taxi candidates
So stiff is competition between Indonesia's motorcycle taxis app companies that new entrants are going to extreme lengths to stand…
Secondhand smoke hits almost half of teens who don’t smoke
January 11, 2016
Secondhand smoke hits almost half of teens who don’t smoke
Even though fewer US teens are smoking, secondhand smoke remains a big problem for them, a government study found. Nearly half…
PM opens recently built Nile Museum in Aswan
January 10, 2016
PM opens recently built Nile Museum in Aswan
Prime Minister Sherif Ismail opened on Sunday the Nile Museum in the southern province of Aswan, a LE82 million project…
Exercise prescriptions important for type 2 diabetes
January 10, 2016
Exercise prescriptions important for type 2 diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes should be given exercise “prescriptions” that specify the type, duration, intensity and frequency of workouts,…
New US diet rule gets mixed response on social media
January 9, 2016
New US diet rule gets mixed response on social media
A new health guideline suggesting people should cut consumption of sugar while increasing intake of meat, coffee and cholesterol-heavy foods…
CNN:Google Cardboard saves baby’s life
January 8, 2016
CNN:Google Cardboard saves baby’s life
A toy-like cardboard contraption that sells for less than $20 online has helped save the life of a baby who…