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South Africa confirms first case of Zika virus
South Africa confirmed its first case of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in a Columbian man, health authorities said. The virus, which is causing intern...
Woman gets pancreas transplant because she's petrified of needles
It's not too strange to hear about a diabetic undergoing a pancreas transplant. What's unusual here is that the transplant was necessitated by the UK...
Better diet tied to less severe metabolic syndrome in teens
U.S. teens are eating healthier diets and showing less severe metabolic syndrome - a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and elevated blood...
11 Best Exercises to Get Strong, Toned Arms
How is getting a stronger, sleeker upper body like math? It's something otherwise smart women think they just can't accomplish. Or they use the excuse...
13 Weight Loss Resolutions You Shouldn't Make
"I want to lose 20 pounds" "Dropping 20 pounds is a great long-term goal, but dieters tend to fall off track when they have such a lofty resolution,"...
13 Weight Loss Resolutions You Shouldn't Make
"I want to lose 20 pounds" "Dropping 20 pounds is a great long-term goal, but dieters tend to fall off track when they have such a lofty resolution,"...
For vaginal repair, benefits of mesh must be weighed against harms
Synthetic mesh is more effective for correcting vaginal prolapse than using a woman's own tissue, but the overall benefit is small, according to a fre...
World Bank offers $150M to countries affected by Zika
WASHINGTON – The World Bank said on Thursday it is making $150 million in financing immediately available to help combat the Zika virus outbreak in af...
Eating a high-fiber diet as a teen may help prevent breast cancer later
Here's another reason to freak out over your teen or college-aged daughter's diet that seems to be based on ramen noodles and bubble tea: a new study...
How can vegetarians get enough protein?
More than 7 million Americans follow a vegetarian diet, according to a recent study, whether for health benefits or environmental concerns, and many a...
The self-styled healthy may get fewer colds
Listening to your body could offer insights into the health of your immune system, suggests a study in Psychosomatic Medicine. People who rated their...
7 'blockbuster' $1 billion-plus drugs seen reaching market in 2016
LONDON – Drug companies are likely to launch seven "blockbuster" drugs in 2016, each with $1 billion-plus annual sales potential, led by new treatment...
What's that word? Marijuana may affect verbal memory
Years of smoking pot may have an effect on a person's verbal memory, which is the ability to remember certain words, a new study finds. For every five...
New surgical technique allows for outpatient hip replacement surgery
Michael Burk found walking increasingly painful last year. Crossing the street and tying his shoes became challenges, and colleagues noticed he was li...
More evidence HIV/AIDS fight requires multiple approaches
A currently available pill could significantly curb new HIV infections among gay and bisexual men in the UK, if prevention and treatment programs are...
5 ways to finally lose your spare tire
I have this buddy who’s a big dude: 6’3”, 240. He’s not “fat,” but he could spare to lose a few pounds. Girls describe him as a big teddy bear. He pla...
Chinese man dies after taking traditional herbal supplement
A 26-year-old Chinese man died in December after consuming excessive amounts of an herbal supplement meant to cure hair loss. Central European News (C...
World Health Organization declares global emergency over Zika virus spread
The World Health Organization declared a global emergency Monday over the explosive spread of the Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects i...
12 tricks to help you stick with your diet
If your New Year’s resolution was to lose weight but you’re already slacking, you’re not alone. According to a study from the University of Scranton J...
There may be an exercise 'sweet spot' for losing weight
Working out has numerous health benefits, but if you are trying to lose weight, exercise alone may not be enough: The body may adapt to higher levels...