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Red meat linked to Type 2 diabetes
Red meat consumption, especially in a processed form, is linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study released Wednesday from the Harvard School of Public Health.
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Researchers to study veterans’ driving habits
For five months of his year-long deployment in Mosul, Iraq, Spc. Daniel Pfeiffer would drive a large armored vehicle called a Stryker. He was trained to sound his air horn to bypass traffic and to drive down the center of streets to avoid roadside debris that might hide explosives.
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Study finds link between woman’s height, cancer risk
Tall women could be at a heightened risk for cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers in the United Kingdom. This does not necessarily mean that height causes cancer, but it may be a marker of it.
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Near end of year, world population to hit 7 billion, prompting concerns
The world's population will hit 7 billion this year, raising concerns about the economic and environmental consequences associated with continued growth, according to an article by a Harvard School of Public Health professor.
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Florida State U. scientists create new mega-magnet
A new magnet--of epic proportions--has been invented by a group of scientists and researchers at Florida State U.
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Study: Binge drinking temporarily affects learning, memory
Several studies have recently shed light on the effects of binge drinking. A new animal study by Washington U. School of Medicine in St. Louis found that binge drinking does not necessarily kill or damage brain cells.
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Study says wine is fruitful for one’s health
Drinking red wine in moderation can lead to health benefits, according to a recent U. Florida study. Heather Hausenblas, UF associate professor at the College of Health and Human Performance and one of the study's three researchers, said the research reviewed past and present human clinical studie...
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Study: Alzheimer’s Disease second most feared health condition
A recent international survey from the Harvard School of Public Health revealed both widespread awareness and anxiety about Alzheimer’s disease in the United States and Europe.
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Hearing loss increasingly common in young adults
Students may have to trade in their ear buds for hearing aids. A new study found evidence of hearing loss in “normal-hearing” college students. Today’s generation use cell phones, iPods and have surround-sound systems. This generation might need to turn down the volume.
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