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"Good" Cholesterol Not So Good After All, New Study Shows
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'Generic Versions Of Blood Thinning Plavix Approved By FDA'
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Generic versions of blood-thinning medication - Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate) - have been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). Clopidogrel bisulfate reduces the likelihood of blood platelets clumping together and forming clots in blood ...
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US baby boomers urged to take hepatitis C blood test
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Family hangs hope for boy on unproven therapy in India
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Telegraph.co.uk

'Dieting During Pregnancy Is Safe And Helpful'
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A study in BMJ reports that the risk for serious complications, such as pre-eclampsia, diabetes and premature birth can be safely reduced even in overweight and obese pregnant women by following a healthy calorie controlled diet during pregnancy.
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Daily Mail

Why do men like meat? Answer may be obvious
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by Ronald Bailey May 18, 2012 6:56PM Duh. A terrific new insight about guys is reported in a study published in the current issue of the Journal of Consumer Research. The findings come out just in time to kick off the summer grilling season.
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CBC.ca

Salad recall expanded after Listeria contamination
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says some bags of salads that are distributed to restaurants, hospitals and nursing homes need to be thrown in the garbage because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The brands included in the ...
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Telegraph.co.uk

Red meat and butter 'could raise Alzheimer's risk'
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Eating too much red meat, butter and other foods that contain high levels of saturated fats could increase the risk of Alzheimer's, according to a study. By Stephen Adams, Medical Correspondent US researchers found older women who ate lots of food high ...
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