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Hyperemesis gravidarum tied to children’s neurological problems
April 23, 2015
Hyperemesis gravidarum tied to children’s neurological problems
Children born to women who suffered severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy are more likely to be diagnosed with neurological…
Campaign launches to elect first female UN Secretary-General
April 23, 2015
Campaign launches to elect first female UN Secretary-General
Since its founding 70 years ago, the United Nations has been led by men, a tradition that some women's rights…
Heartbeat problem less likely when sleep apnea is treated
April 22, 2015
Heartbeat problem less likely when sleep apnea is treated
For people who have both a common type of irregular heartbeat and a common sleep disorder, treating the sleep problem…
With bird flu spreading, USDA starts on potential vaccine
April 22, 2015
With bird flu spreading, USDA starts on potential vaccine
The US Department of Agriculture is working on a vaccine to counter a deadly strain of bird flu, as losses…
Lawmakers Seek FDA Review of Ingredients Used in Cosmetics
April 22, 2015
Lawmakers Seek FDA Review of Ingredients Used in Cosmetics
Two US senators introduced legislation Monday that would require the Food and Drug Administration to evaluate and report on some…
Teach children how to read food labels and more advice from a nutritionist on raising healthy eaters
April 22, 2015
Teach children how to read food labels and more advice from a nutritionist on raising healthy eaters
Good eating habits could ward off obesity, says Tanda Kidd, an associate professor of human nutrition and extension specialist at…
Broccoli sprout extract could help prevent cancer
April 22, 2015
Broccoli sprout extract could help prevent cancer
An extract from broccoli sprouts has been demonstrated to protect mice from oral cancer and was successfully tolerated when taken…
Mindfulness therapy as good as medication for chronic depression – study
April 22, 2015
Mindfulness therapy as good as medication for chronic depression – study
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) may be just as effective as anti-depressants in helping prevent people with chronic depression from relapsing,…
Flawless 100-carat diamond sells for $22.1 million at NY auction
April 22, 2015
Flawless 100-carat diamond sells for $22.1 million at NY auction
An eye-popping, 100-carat diamond, the highlight of a magnificent jewels sale in New York on Tuesday, sold for US$22.1 million,…
‘Everything comes from above,’ says world’s oldest living person
April 21, 2015
‘Everything comes from above,’ says world’s oldest living person
Jeralean Talley, the world's oldest-known living person, will celebrate her 116th birthday in Detroit next month thanking God for her…