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Preterm birth associated with increased mortality risk into adulthood, study finds

According to a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, being born preterm is associated with an increased risk of death from birth ...

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Research highlights disparities in heart disease, stroke trends worldwide

Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except for in a handful of regions, according to research in PLOS Global Public Health. Wanghong Xu of Fudan University and colleagues find that ...

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California child tests positive for bird flu

A child in California has tested positive for bird flu, despite having no known contact with infected animals, state officials reported Tuesday.

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Cholesterol: Know your numbers suggests cardiologist

Cholesterol is a type of fat in our blood. Our bodies need a small amount of cholesterol to build the structure of cell membranes, make certain hormones and help with metabolism, such as producing vitamin D. The catch: We ...

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Internet access may improve well-being in adults over 50

Internet use may be associated with higher levels of life satisfaction, better self-reported health, and fewer symptoms of depression among adults aged over 50 in 23 countries, suggests a study published in Nature Human Behaviour. ...