CAIRNS, Australia – An American spider known for its flesh-eating venom could help Australian scientists find a cure for chronic…
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9 Useless Body Parts
1. Plica Semilunaris (Third Eyelid)You may not know it, but you have a third eyelid. Pull open the two more…
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Colon cancer study may lead to new treatments
A ‘sweeping’ effort by more than 200 researchers investigating colon cancer tumors has revealed genetic vulnerabilities that could lead to…
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Overcrowded ER Crisis a Growing Problem
The number of emergency rooms has dropped by more than a quarter over the past two decades, while patient visits…
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No Need to Be Afraid: Short Needle Flu Vaccine Gets U.S. Approval
French drugmaker Sanofi Aventis said on Tuesday it had won U.S. approval to market its Fluzone Intradermal vaccine for adults,…
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Nothing to sneeze at: Cats worse than dogs for allergies
If you have pet allergies, chances are it is Fluffy rather than Fido that’s making you sneeze. While an estimated…
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11 dieting mistakes
Trying to slim down and feeling frustrated? If you’re giving it your all but the number on the scale still…
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Exercise changes genes within minutes
Even a short bout of exercise can change your genes in ways that may ultimately make you stronger, a new…
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BRISBANE, Australia – An Australian burger franchise next door to a homeless shelter for rehabilitating drug users has sparked controversy…
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Nearsightedness Linked to Serious Eye Disease
People who are nearsighted may be nearly twice as likely to also develop glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, according…
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