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Extensive Surgery Best for an Aggressive Brain Cancer: Study

Although larger procedure carries more risk, odds of longer survival are higher, researchers say.

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On World Day, Ban calls for ending elder abuse as a pathway towards Global Goals

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An old woman at her window in a Nepalese village.

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Medical devices: Health Committee MEPs approve stricter EU safety requirements

Plans for stricter monitoring and certification procedures to ensure full compliance and traceability of medical devices, such as breast or hip implants, were backed by Health Committee MEPs on Wednesday. MEPs also approved legislation to tighten up information and ethical requirements for diagnostic medical devices used for example in pregnancy or DNA testing. Both files were informally agreed with the Dutch Presidency of the Council.

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Skin Cancer Check? Do Some Sole-Searching

Deadly melanoma is rare on feet, but often advanced when diagnosed.

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Heart Disease Down Among Over-40 Americans

Better control of risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure likely behind the change.

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Timing of Zika Infection in Pregnancy May Be Key to Birth Defect Risk

Colombian study found no cases of microcephaly when infection occurred in 3rd trimester.

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Health Committee MEPs ask Parliament to veto energy drink “alertness” claims

Sugary drinks and energy drinks containing caffeine should not display claims that they help increase alertness or concentration, as this would encourage high consumption of sugar among adolescents, who are the largest group of energy drink consumers, said Health committee MEPs in a resolution voted on Wednesday.

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UN health agency panel sees 'very low' risk of Zika spread from Olympics

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Soon-to-be sterilized male mosquitoes are clearly visible after being captured by a net.

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Schaldemose: "Energy drinks shouldn't have any kind of health claims on them"

Should energy and sugary drinks be allowed to claim on their labels that the caffeine in them boosts alertness and concentration? Parliament's public health and food safety committee fears this could affect children and teenagers, who are the main consumers of energy drinks. On Wednesday 15 June, committee members discuss whether to vote against a European Commission proposal allowing this.

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Impotence Drugs Won't Raise Melanoma Risk, Study Suggests

Researchers say skin cancer in these patients is likely due to more sun exposure.

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