Year: 2016
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Soon, Hand-Held ‘Breathalyser’ to Diagnose Diabetes
Soon, Hand-Held ‘Breathalyser’ to Diagnose Diabetes Oxford researchers have developed a new, portable breath analyser that could someday help doctors…
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Aerobic Exercise May Improve Artery Health in Diabetics
Regular aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking or cycling, can improve artery health in people with type 2 diabetes and…
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Vitamin D Levels Tied to Breast Cancer Survival
For women diagnosed with breast cancer, high vitamin D levels in the blood may be tied to better odds of…
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Little Evidence for Risks, or Benefits, of Habitual Barefootedness
Studies on the long-term effects of habitual barefoot walking or running are scarce, and there is only limited evidence for…
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New Guidelines: Introduce Peanuts to Infants Early to Prevent Allergies
Parents may be able to reduce the chance that their children will develop peanut allergies by introducing the food early…
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Insomnia, Poor Sleep Quality Common for Men and Women During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, women and their male partners sometimes report insomnia or insufficient sleep, which may be tied to depression, according…
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Bird Flu Hits Europe, France Raises Checks to Counter Virus
Several European countries have reported outbreaks of a severe strain of bird flu, the World Organisation for Animal Health said…
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Blood Pressure Spike Around Doctors Might Point to Heart Problem
Some older people who get what’s known as white coat hypertension – a spike in blood pressure at the doctors’…
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Smog Lifts, But Companies’ View of Polluted Delhi Skies is Dim
As New Delhi grappled with its worst smog in 17 years, the head of India’s largest mobile payment firm got…
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Still Fighting: Vietnam Vets Seek Help for Rare Cancer
Mike Baughman considered himself one of the lucky ones, returning from Vietnam without any major injuries or psychological scars. But…
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