Listeria Found in Ice Cream Shop
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Here's what you need to know about Listeria, the recent outbreak and how to protect yourself.
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Health officials tell US doctors to watch for MERS
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CDC is advising doctors to be on the lookout for patients presenting with MERS. This is after an outbreak of MERS in South Korea. Doctors should be asking patients with severe respiratory illness if they have recently traveled. Testing for MERS should be carried out for sick patients who have visited a South Korea hospital within the last two weeks of becoming sick.
Read More6 Ways to a Flatter Stomach
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Belly fat or visceral fat is a huge proponent of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes and can even bring on stroke. Here are 5 ways to a flatter stomach. For many people, the waist is often the first place excess fat goes. Here are 6 ideas to try for saying goodbye to that belly fat.
Read MoreGo from belly fat to belly fit
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Belly bulge or fat, is a shared commonality among many people here in the United States. There are many contributing factors. Here's what you need to know.
Read More10 signs you're not getting enough Zinc
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Zinc is a very important nutrient that the body needs. But are you getting enough? Here are 10 signs to watch for.
Read MoreCould ecstasy be next anti-anxiety medication?
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Researchers from California are currently experimenting with the street drug, Ecstasy, to see if could help alleviate anxiety for terminally ill patients.
Read MoreQuit Smoking: Tips for the First Week
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You've done it. You've decided to finally quit smoking. Congratulations. Did you know just by quitting smoking, you reduce your risk for chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke and lung cancer in a big way?
Read MoreLearning about Vitamin K
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You’ve heard about vitamins A, B, C, D, and E – but what aboutvitamin K? After we skip over some unused letters of the alphabet, vitamin K is where we land.
Read MoreAre you vitamin D deficient?
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A vitamin D deficiency occurs when the level of vitamin D in your body is too low. Vitamin D helps the body use calcium from our diet which is essential for us as humans to maintain bone strength.
Read MoreHerbs for your liver
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The liver is the largest and one of the most important organs in the body. It performs hundreds of functions. In simple terms, the liver processes all the foods and drinks you consume and is decides to use it or eliminate it. One of the best things you can do is eat healthy when it comes to your liver. but there are also natural remedies that help cleanse the liver.
Read MoreWhy silicone butt injections can be fatal
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Kelly Mayhew, a 34 year old woman from Maryland, died over the weekend after getting butt injections in a Queens basement. The procedure was performed by an unlicensed doctor who injected Mayhew with silicone injections.
Read MoreSleep quality influences cognitive performance of autistic kids
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New study from the University of Montreal and Hôpital Rivière-des-Prairies was published in International Journal of Psychophysiology. Scientists found that just one night of poor sleep significantly decreases performance on intelligence tests in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Read MoreFinding the best surgeon
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Finding the right doctor is an exhausting process to say the least and at times you may not even know where to start. It takes time, effort and careful research to find the right surgeon for you.
Read MoreIs Your House Making You Fat?
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The average person makes 200 food decisions a day according to research at Cornell University in the U.S. According to a report by Healthista, the layout of your house affects food and exercise habits. You could unwittingly be eating more food than you need as a result.
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Thunder God Vine Chemical Causes Massive Weight Loss in Mice
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Despite all modern advances in medicine, no effective drug exists for obesity. However a new study involving the chemical, celastrol extracted from the plant, Thunder God Vine, may be a breakthrough. We explore.
Read MoreVitamin supplement may reduce skin cancer
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A new Australian study suggests a vitamin supplement may reduce a person’s risk for skin cancer. Australian researchers have found that form of vitamin B3, called nicotinamide, may decrease non-melanoma skin cancers by 23 percent. The supplement was shown to reduce non-melanoma skin cancers when taken twice a day.
Read MoreHow to Fight Your Genetic Destiny
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On World Health News radio, Dr. Samadi recently had a conversation with Dr. Mitchell Gaynor around his new book The Gene Therapy Plan: Taking Control of Your Genetic Destiny. Dr. Gaynor touched on while it's important for individuals to understand their risk factors, it's even more important that they understand they can do something about them.
Read MoreChoosing the right sunscreen
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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. In fact, it is probably more common than you think. Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their life? Every year, there are about 3.5 million cases of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell skin cancer are diagnosed.
Read MoreSPF Facts: What You Need to Know
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SPF or Sun Protection Factor displayed on a sunscreen label ranges from 2 to as high as 50. This is referring to the product's ability to screen or block out the sun's harmful rays. But not all are created equal. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself this summer.
Read MoreMemorial Day weekend health hazards: How to avoid them and still have fun.
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Get Samadi's tips for having a happy and healthy Memorial Day weekend.
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