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Breakfast might not be the the most important meal of the day after all: Scientists find it doesn't speed up the metabolism or aid weight loss

It has long been hailed as the most crucial meal of the day, vital for getting the body going and preventing overeating later on. But breakfast may …
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Gastric cancer: could Botox be an alternative to chemo?

An international team of researchers has made a surprising discovery in cancer research. Botox - more well known as a beauty therapy - is a cheap, saf…
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Just half a glass for me: How the best way to avoid drinking too much wine is by pouring only small measures

Men with a higher BMI, who did not use a rule of thumb, poured more - 31 percent more for men considered overweight or obese and 26 percent more for m…
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The war on cancer may NEVER be won: Cure could be impossible because the disease is so highly evolved

Cancer is as old as the earliest life on earth and may never be completely wiped out, scientists have warned. Despite billions being invested in co…
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Eye implant hope for common cause of blindness

A tiny ‘telescope’ or implant in the eye can improve the sight in sufferers of the 'dry' form of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the most comm…
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Effectiveness of Hyaluronic Acid Joint Injections

How well do hyaluronic acid joint injections work? The answer isn't clear. Many studies have sought to answer the question and come up with different …
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Commonly Prescribed Antibiotic Linked To Higher Risk Of Death From Heart Disease

Antibiotics are usually prescribed to make us feel better, but one antibiotic could actually be damaging to our health.   New research suggests a …
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Molecule called IL-17 could unlock more psoriasis treatments

Scientists usually tend toward caution when faced with promising discoveries, but a new crop of biologic drugs in clinical trials is showing unprecede…
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Pregnant Teens Displaying Pica Behavior Have Low Iron Levels

Pica is characterized by the persistent and compulsive craving to consume non-food items with absolutely no nutrition. Persistent ingestion of dirt or…
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Parental influences on child begin before conception

Kids born to unhealthy parents are already pre-programmed for greater risk of poor health, with higher odds of developing metabolic diseases such as d…
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Brain stimulation helps in stroke

Stimulating the part of the brain which controls movement may improve recovery after a stroke, research suggests.   Studies showed firing beams of…
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Your Child's Drawings May Measure Intelligence a Decade Later

What do your child's drawings say about his intelligence? That's a good question and now, scientists have taken a closer look at how art can tell them…
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