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Exercise Boosts Obese Kids' Heart Health

Review finds fitness levels, blood vessel function improved quickly, even if no weight was lost.

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An emergency within an emergency: caring for Ebola survivors

When people who survive Ebola virus disease leave the Ebola treatment unit (ETU), everybody celebrates. However, emerging from the ETU is just the beginning of their long, hard journey to regain health.

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Many U.S. Adults Sext, and It May Even Help Some Relationships

Survey found three-quarters do so in context of a committed couple.

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Parents of Kids With Diabetes Need to Plan for School Days

Only 30 states have laws ensuring children access to proper care.

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Scientists adopt new strategy to find Huntington’s disease therapies

Large, international NIH-supported study uses precision medicine to tackle neurological disorders

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A skyline view of Huntington’s disease. Scientists searched the chromosomes of Huntington’s disease patients to find genetic factors that control when symptoms begin.

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Music Therapy Might One Day Help People With Epilepsy

But researchers note any treatment developed would be an add-on.

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Cutting Certain Carbs Might Not Ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Research finds little evidence to support elimination diet's use.

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Koi herpesvirus disease outbreak confirmed in UK

Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease has been confirmed in carp (Cyprinus carpio) at The Woodstock and Morgans Fishery, Gwent, Wales

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UK medical innovations backed by £18 million fund

UK government funding for the next generation of medical advances has been announced on Aug. 8 by UK Minister for Life Sciences, George Freeman.

The next generation of medical advances have moved a step closer thanks to £18 million of UK government support announced on 8 August by its Minister for Life Sciences, George Freeman.

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Parents' Happiness Key to How Big Families Grow

Study finds couples are less likely to have second child if their emotional well-being declines.

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