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For Seniors, Unhealthy Living May Lead to Disability

Study looked at exercise, smoking, nutrition and other habits.

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Nutrition security in Gao: An Alarming Situation

The humanitarian community is raising the alarm on the rates of acute malnutrition in Gao, Northern Mali. Mali’s Ministry of Health and its partners, including UNICEF, have just published the results of a nutrition and mortality survey (SMART methodology), conducted for the first time since the crisis began in this conflict stricken region.

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Ending Preventable Child Deaths before 2035: Bangladesh Call to Action

The Government of Bangladesh committed to ending preventable child deaths in the country before 2035. This commitment builds on the impressive progress that Bangladesh has made in reducing maternal and child mortality, and improving the health and wellbeing of mothers and children over the past 40 years.

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Skipping Breakfast a Recipe for Heart Disease, Study Finds

Men who miss morning meal much more likely to suffer heart attack, research shows.

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Sunny Disposition May Shield You From Heart Problems

Study of 7,400 people found fewer heart attacks, other conditions among optimists.

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For a healthy brain, don’t let the trash pile up

NIH-funded study finds that quickly clearing away damaged proteins may help prevent neurodegenerative disorders

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Image of a striatal neuron with activated Dendra2 protein Optical pulse-labeling. Courtesy of Dr. Steven Finkbeiner, University of California, San Francisco.

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HPV Vaccine Might Shield Women Against Throat Cancer: Study

Vaccination already recommended for boys and girls to guard against sexually transmitted infections.

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Study suggests it's time to rethink biology's X factor.

Study suggests it's time to rethink biology's X factor.

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FDA Warns of Sunscreen Spray's Flammability Risk

Avoid open flames after application, agency advises.

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Tips to Prevent Serious Lawn Mower Injuries in Kids

Having family member nearby isn't enough, expert warns.

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