February 20, 2016

Brain wiring explains why weight loss is more challenging for women

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February 20, 2016

Physically demanding jobs raise heart disease risk for hypertensive women

Physically demanding jobs raise heart disease risk for hypertensive women

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February 20, 2016

Zika virus crossed placenta in two cases of microcephaly in Brazil

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February 20, 2016

Flu risk: cover your cough at Superbowl celebrations

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February 20, 2016

Zika: should you be worried about it ?

Zika virus continues to dominate world news, and as awareness of this little-known virus grows, more and more people are wondering if they should be concerned about it. Do the rising numbers of reported cases across the Americas indicate that the general public should be worried about Zika?

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February 20, 2016

How safe is the Paleo diet?

Scientists have warned against following celebrities into “fad” diets that are not supported by scientific evidence, as findings published in the journal Nutrition and Diabetes reveal that just 8 weeks on the “Paleo” diet can pile on the pounds and raise the risk of health problems.

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