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Polio Is Making A Comeback In Venezuela After Three Decades
The disease, once all but eradicated, is making a comeback due to parents not vaccinating. Polio is making a comeback
Kitchen towels could contribute to the growth of potential pathogens that cause food poisoning
Researchers from the University of Mauritius have shown that factors such as family size, type of diet, multi-usage of towels,
Primary care physicians report top administrative hassles
(HealthDay)—Primary care physicians report that the worst administrative hassles include pre-authorization for medications and tests and managing specialty care, according
Loneliness is bad for the heart
Loneliness is bad for the heart and a strong predictor of premature death, according to a study presented today at
7 Ways to Stop Coughing
Coughs suck—and they tend to stick around longer than other cold symptoms. A 2013 study found the average cough lasts
Low blood sugar in the mornings: Symptoms, causes, and treatment
Having low blood sugar in the mornings is common in people on medication for diabetes, though it can also happen
Ukrainian villages still suffering legacy of Chernobyl more than 30 years on
Milk in parts of Ukraine has radioactivity levels up to five times over the country’s official safe limit, new research
Bumping up the prices of ALL sugary drinks by 20p cuts consumption
Bumping up the prices of ALL sugary drinks by 20p – more than the Government levy – cuts consumption by
A ‘super’ receptor that helps kill HIV infected cells
While treatments for HIV mean that the disease is no longer largely fatal, the world still lacks a true therapy