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Nausea Medication Could be a Life-Saver (15 March 05:30) |
| Dramamine, which is typically used to treat motion sickness, could help patients suffering from heart disease. |
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Women Taking Birth Control Pill May Live Longer (13 March 12:40) |
| The pill reduced women's risk of dying from bowel cancer and other diseases. |
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Friday News Feedbag for March 5 2010! (11 March 08:52) |
| If this is your first exposure to the Friday News Feedbag...we're glad to have you in the club. Welcome to Feedbag Nation, which stems from our weekly science news podcast that you can subsc... |
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New TV Show Perpetuates Anorexia Myths (09 March 08:16) |
| A new VH1 show called “The Price of Beauty,” hosted by Jessica Simpson, will premiere soon. The theme of the show is the extreme measures that some women will endure to look beautiful. I... |
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Oldest Rottweilers Inspire The Old Grey Muzzle Tour (09 March 12:32) |
| Do you have a really old Rottweiler? If so, you might wish to roll out your welcome mat for Dr. David J. Waters, who is launching "The Old Grey Muzzle Tour" this week. During the 23-day tour... |
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Amid Desperation Fake Cures and False Hope in Haiti (03 March 02:33) |
| In the aftermath of Haiti’s devastating earthquakes, huge amounts of money, food, clothing, water, tents, and other supplies arrived in the country. People showed up as well: professional ... |
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Cow Dung Urine as Medicine (02 March 08:04) |
| Borrowing from Hindu spiritual traditions, researchers in India are working on medicines based on the waste of these sacred animals. |
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Friday News Feedbag for Feb 26 2010! (27 February 04:14) |
| If this is your first exposure to the Friday News Feedbag...we're glad to have you in the club. Welcome to Feedbag Nation, which stems from our weekly science news podcast that you can subsc... |
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Koala AIDS Spreading at an Alarming Rate (18 February 10:52) |
| At least 3.1 million people die of AIDS each year, reports Yale AIDS watch, and scientists have identified a comparable disease, dubbed "Koala AIDS" or "KIDS," which is spreading among the g... |
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Miracle Coma Patients Inspiring Story Proved Fictional (18 February 12:55) |
| Late last year, a man named Rom Houben recovered from a coma. This was not a particularly noteworthy event, except that Houben had been in what doctors call a “persistent vegetative state... |
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Love Hormone May Alleviate Autism Symptoms (17 February 03:25) |
| Inhaling oxytocin, a hormone linked to romantic love and mother-to-baby bonding, may help patients with autism. |
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Does Insomnia Shrink Your Brain (16 February 05:30) |
| Chronic lack of sleep could end up costing you more than the price of that extra cup of coffee you need to stay awake. |
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Friday News Feedbag for February 12 2010! (13 February 01:20) |
| If this is your first exposure to the Friday News Feedbag...we're glad to have you in the club. Welcome to Feedbag Nation, which stems from our weekly science news podcast that you can subsc... |
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Good News Study 3 out of 4 Teen Girls Happy with Their Bodies (12 February 01:46) |
| According to a national survey released today by the Girl Scouts on the eve of New York City’s legendary Fashion Week, most girls are happy with their bodies and reject thin fashion models... |
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Headaches Linked to 911 Exposure (11 February 03:14) |
| People who were near Ground Zero on 9/11 have experienced headaches for years afterward. |
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Bored to Death It Could Happen (10 February 11:50) |
| The more bored you are, the more likely you are to die early, according to researchers. |
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Thirdhand Smoke May Pose Health Risk (09 February 01:31) |
| If smokers needed yet another reason to take it outside, here it is. |
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Brain Waves Allow Vegetative Patients to Talk (04 February 05:25) |
| Some patients in vegetative states are showing signs of consciousness. |
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Vaccine-Autism Doctor Guilty of Dishonesty and Misleading Conduct (02 February 03:46) |
| Andrew Wakefield, the doctor whose research sparked international concern over whether or not childhood vaccines cause autism, was found guilty by a British panel of acting unethically in hi... |
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Adults Need Less Sleep as They Age (02 February 01:05) |
| Older adults not only need less sleep, but they're also more likely to feel well rested. |
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Forget Gingko Try Blueberries for Improved Memory (30 January 01:00) |
| Blueberries contain an antioxidant that could prevent mental health decline as you age. |
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Gingko Biloba and other Natural Remedies May Be Dangerous (28 January 11:32) |
| Last month, a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that the herbal supplement Ginkgo biloba does not appear to help memory or slow the rate of cognitive decline i... |
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Too Much Sitting Creates a Health Hazard (21 January 01:15) |
| Don't get too comfortable in that chair. Staying in your seat too long, too often could kill you. |
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Diets Dont Work a Dangerous Myth (21 January 12:14) |
| 'Diets Don't Work' a Dangerous Myth It's that time of year again. The few extra holiday pounds are staring you in the mirror every day, reminding you about the second (or was it third?) help... |
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Thicker Thighs Could Lead to a Longer Life (13 January 03:05) |
| Hanging on to a little extra winter weight could keep you healthy. |
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Cobra Venom Erases Arthritis Symptoms (12 January 11:19) |
| A cobra venom ointment to treat arthritis could soon hit store shelves. |
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Jenny McCarthy Dismisses Pediatrics Study on Autism (11 January 08:19) |
| Earlier this week, research published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Pediatrics found no evidence that special diets have any influence on autistic children. This was a blow to some pa... |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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Culture Not Just Genes Drives Evolution (29 October 02:30) |
| Cultural differences have manifested themselves in the DNA of distinct, regional populations. |
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