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Olympics in Beijing: Air Quality Woes
Olympic athletes preparing for the games in Beijing are worried about the impact of the city's air pollution on their athletic performance -- and their health.
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Fragrances May Emit Potential Toxins
Fragranced laundry products and air fresheners emit dozens of different chemicals, including some regulated as toxic or hazardous under federal law, according to a new study.
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Link Found Between Asthma and GERD
Chronic heartburn may alter the immune system and raise the risk of asthma, according to a new study that helps explain why so many people with asthma also suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Combo Therapy Boosts HIV Life Expectancy
A new study shows a boost in life expectancy for HIV patients since the advent of antiretroviral drug therapy.
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Cancer and Cell Phone Safety: Questions & Answers
Are cell phones safe to use? Are they linked to cancer? Read experts' opinions.
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Enhanced Gummy Bears Fight Cavities
Researchers have tested gummy bears made with a sugar substitute that wards off cavity-causing bacteria.
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The Wormy Truth About Aging
Wear, tear, and DNA damage can age you. But aging may also be written into your genes, as it is in worms, scientists report.
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Isentress Fights Drug-Resistant HIV
A new HIV drug called Isentress has proved successful in lowering levels of the virus even when other drugs have failed.
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Depression
A new study shows that deep brain stimulation can improve life for those with treatment-resistant depression.
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Fish Oil, Red Yeast Rice Cut Cholesterol
Supplements of fish oil and red yeast rice, coupled with lifestyle changes in diet and exercise habits, can reduce cholesterol as much as standard cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins, according to a new study.
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