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Deadly MERS Virus Detected in Camels

But it's not clear what role animals play in its transmission to humans

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FDA Wants Tighter Rules on Antibacterial Soaps, Body Washes

Makers would have to prove they're safe and effective.

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Experts: Don't Waste Your Money on Multivitamins

Three studies find the supplements don't help extend life or ward off heart disease and memory loss.

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Light Exercise Might Reduce Risk of Kidney Stones

Intensity of activity doesn't seem to matter, study finds.

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Tips for Tackling Winter Allergy Triggers

Spending time indoors can raise exposure to mold, dust mites, pets, chemicals and fumes, experts warn.

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FDA Approves New Magnet Device to Treat Migraines

User presses button to release pulse of magnetic energy that may help ease headache.

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Sweden has excellent health care but must improve care co-ordination, says OECD

Sweden’s health and elderly care systems deserve their reputation as being among the best in the world. Yet an ageing population with growing chronic conditions and requiring more complex health services are testing Sweden’s ability to continue delivering high-quality care, according to a new Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report.

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Study breaks blood-brain barriers to understanding Alzheimer’s

U.S. National Institutes of Health-funded study suggests brain blood vessel cells may be therapeutic targets for Alzheimer’s disease

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Studies in mice showed how brain blood vessel cells called pericytes (white) may contribute to the problems associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

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James Bond's Dirty Little Spy Secret: He's an Alcoholic

Study claims rate of boozing would make him too addled to pursue villains, women.

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With new study, aquatic comb jelly floats into new evolutionary position

Study calls for a shift in understanding of how complex cell types evolved

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Aquatic comb jelly, M. leidyi