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Warning over 'third hand smoke'
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:24:43 -0000
Many people are unaware that even smoking away from babies or pregnant women presents a risk, according to US research.
Females 'less physically active'
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:26:48 -0000
Females are less physically active at both ends of life than their male counterparts, two studies suggest.
Ebola alert shuts Angolan border
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:05:00 -0000
Angola closes part of its border with the DR Congo to prevent the spread of the deadly virus Ebola.
Stress hormone 'a marker for ME'
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:29:24 -0000
Low levels of the stress hormone cortisol in children linked to higher risk of chronic fatigue syndrome as adults.
Man has hiccups for two years
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:28:01 -0000
Christopher Sands says he's keeping his sense of humour despite not being able to stop hiccupping for nearly two years.
Scientists dismiss 'detox myth'
Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:35:33 -0000
Products that claim to help the body "detox" are often based on meaningless claims, scientists warn.

NYT > Health

Mind: Some Protect the Ego by Working on Their Excuses Early
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:38:54 -0000
Recent research has helped clarify not just who is prone to self-handicapping but also its consequences -- and its possible benefits.
Second Opinion: Should Patients Be Told of Better Care Elsewhere?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:18:01 -0000
The quality of cancer care at different hospitals is uneven and raises thorny questions about what informed consent should mean.

CNN.com - Health

Scientists: True love can last a lifetime
Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:09:29 -0500
Love's first blush fading? Lost that loving feeling? Love is not all around?

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