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For decades we’ve associated the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, with acquired immune deficiency syndrome, or AIDS. And in many cases acquiring the less virulent HIV has lead to the far deadlier AIDS. But now, there’s good news: according to a new study, rapid evolution of HIV is slowing its ability to cause AIDS. Right […]
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A new study shows that the rising popularity of ‘selfies’ is leading more and more people to undergo pricey plastic surgery. The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery says one in three of its surgeons have reported a rise in patients who say they’re interested in getting the perfect selfie face. The academy […]
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When we think of the causes of cancer, we often think about smoking, alcoholism, and environmental factors, such as pollution. But a new study from the World Health Organization shows that obesity results in roughly half a million cases of cancer each year. The WHO report, which was recently published by The Lancet Oncology, says […]
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Is yogurt the new super food? Studies have shown that it may help reduce the effects of irritable bowel syndrom (IBS) and can even lower blood pressure. Now, a new report suggests it could help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, a disease currently affecting about 366 million people around the world. The report, […]
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An outbreak of plague has reportedly killed forty people on the island nation of Madagascar. In total, more than one hundred people have been infected with the bacterial disease since August 2014. In an effort to prevent the spread of the virus, the World Health Organization is cooperating with the Red Cross and Madagascan health […]
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