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Pessimism About the Future May Lead to Longer, Healthier Life, Research Finds
Older people who have low expectations for a satisfying future may be more likely to live longer, healthier lives than those who see brighter days ahead, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
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World Health Organisation downplays health impacts of Fukushima nuclear disaster
Greenpeace today criticised the World Health Organisation (WHO) for releasing a flawed new report that hides crucial information on the health impacts of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
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Higher Indoor Humidity Levels Might Slow Flu's Spread
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Tuberculosis Evades Detection by Hiding in Bone Marrow
It's been a long-standing medical mystery: how tuberculosis (TB), a potentially fatal respiratory infection, can spring to life in a patient after lying dormant for many years. Scientists have discovered that the bacterium which causes TB hides in cells in the bone marrow, making it hard to treat with antibiotics.
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Video Games May Sharpen Focusing Skills in Kids With Dyslexia
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1 in 4 Breast Cancer Diagnoses May Spur PTSD
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City Kids Exposed to More Lead From Contaminated Dust in Summer
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U.S. National Institutes of Health develops improved mouse model of alcoholic liver disease
A mouse drinks from a liquid diet containing 5 percent alcohol. Scientists at NIAAA have developed a feeding pattern that allows them to better study liver damage caused by heavy drinking.
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Cancer risks low in Japan following Fukushima nuclear incident – UN report
A liquid storage tank stands twisted at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.
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