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Column: Chocolate milk more than a simple snack
Water bottles are so last season. The next time you head to the gym, replace that H2O with a good old-fashioned glass of chocolate milk. Yes, this is what doctors and athletes are saying these days: Chocolate milk is now the ultimate sports drink.
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Ohio State performs first U.S. implant of device to fight sleep apnea
Ohio State doctors performed the first implant of a device used to combat sleep apnea in the United States on Jan. 21. The device, known as the RespiCardia System, is used to treat central sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that limits a person's breathing while he or she is asleep. Dr.
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Column: Pregnancy issues the problem, not abortion
Though January 22 marked the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the abortion debate is far from over.
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Tumor research could lead to treatment breakthrough
Researchers at Brown U. made an important discovery that may lead to changes in the way brain tumors are diagnosed and treated.
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Higher cholesterol in HIV patients increases stroke chances
New research suggests that the risk of strokes may be higher for HIV-positive patients. The HIV medication HAART is associated with rises in cholesterol levels and weight. A study led by U.
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Column: Taco Bell lawsuit draws attention to a major food issue
Why is Taco Bell’s food so cheap? Because its meat filling is only 36 percent beef and full of oat products! That’s not a joke. The Alabama law firm Beasley Allen P.C.
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It was in his genes
Last month, 4-year-old Nicholas Volker became the first child whose life was, arguably, saved by using DNA sequencing technology. Because of an inherited, recessive genetic mutation, Volker had suffered from a previously unheard-of immune disease since the age of 2.
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Couples are susceptible to health risks when definitions of monogamy don’t match
Some couples may take it for granted that they are in monogamous relationships, but according to a recent study, that isn't always the case. Oregon State U.
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Walmart launches national program to sell healthier food
Walmart is taking measures to make a healthier lifestyle more available to its customers. CEO Bill Simon said that because Walmart has more than 140 million customers visit each week, it is “uniquely positioned to make a difference” by making food healthier and cheaper.
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