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Opossums May Come to Humans' Rescue for Snake Anti-Venom

The mammals are immune to snakes' poisons, pointing to better antidotes for people.

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Vaccination must be scaled up in Ebola-affected countries

A growing risk of outbreaks of measles, pertussis, and other vaccine-preventable diseases in countries affected by Ebola must be countered by urgent scaling up of routine immunization activities, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Smog Plus Pollen May Mean Even More Sneezing

Higher levels of airborne ozone, nitrogen dioxide might boost potency of birch tree allergen: study.

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Green Space in Cities May Soothe the Heart

Study found lowered heart rates in residents when they walked by vacant lots that had been beautified.

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Gene-Modified Apples, Potatoes Safe to Eat, FDA Says

Regulators also said they are as nutritious as conventional produce.

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Can Fish Oil Help Boys With ADHD Pay Attention?

Perhaps, but it won't take the place of medication, expert says.

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Joblessness Triples Odds for Depression in Young Adults

But researchers don't know if unemployment causes young adults to feel blue, or vice versa.

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WHO calls on the world to “Gear up to End TB”

As countries mark World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, WHO is calling for “global solidarity and action” to support a new 20-year strategy, which aims to end the global tuberculosis epidemic.

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2 Factors Greatly Boost New Moms' Odds of Type 2 Diabetes

Gestational diabetes, followed by weight gain after delivery significantly raise the risk, study finds.

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Dad's Depression Affects Toddler's Behavior, Too

Study found a father's moods might increase risk of his youngster's anxiety, sadness.

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