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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Nine people have died in an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Health Minister Felix Kabangue said on Saturday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Medicare in focus as Obama, Ryan trade charges

(AP) — Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan introduced his 78-year-old mother to voters Saturday as he defended the Republican ticket from withering criticism from President Barack Obama for proposals ...

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Weight-loss surgery results in positive changes in social life, medical conditions

New research shows that people who have bariatric surgery to treat obesity report an overall improvement in quality of life issues after surgery, from their relationships to their medical conditions. Arizona State University ...

Overweight and Obesity created Aug 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sociologist examines the challenges of women in professional football

Women playing full-contact tackle football face challenges beyond the playing field—yet there's little research about this niche in athletics. Jennifer Carter, a University of Cincinnati doctoral student in the UC Department ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Study examines the relationship between marriage and alcohol

New research examining relationships and the use of alcohol finds that while a long-term marriage appears to curb men's drinking, it's associated with a slightly higher level of alcohol use among women. The study, led by ...

Health created Aug 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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