Study: Aquarobics Make Giving Birth Easier
(Undated) -- Hitting the pool during pregnancy could make things a whole lot easier on you when it comes time to giving birth. Researchers looked at 71 pregnant women and required half to take three 50 minute aquarobics classes a week during their terms ...Read More
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Lung Cancer Pill Rivals Chemotherapy In Some Patients
(Washington, DC) -- The lung cancer pill Iressa rivals chemotherapy treatments in patients with advanced stages of the disease. Patients who took the once-a-day pill lived as long as patients who received traditional chemotherapy treatments ...Read More
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Study: Regular Religious Service Attendance Cuts Death Risk
(Undated) -- A new study suggests regular attendance at religious services reduces the risk of death by about 20-percent. The research was conducted at Yeshiva University as part of the Women's Health Initiative and is based on participants from numerous religious denominations ...Read More
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Smokers Kick The Habit With Great American Smokeout
(Dallas, TX) -- It's time for the Great American Smokeout. Today smokers across the U.S. are asked to put down their cigarettes for a full 24 hours. The Smokeout began in 1976 and is designed to motivate and empower smokers with personalized tools, tips and support to help them quit for good ...Read More
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Maggot Therapy Crawls Back Into Modern Medicine
(Undated) -- A special breed of maggots once used to clean and heal wounds are crawling their way back into modern medicinal practices. "LiveScience" reports maggot therapy is becoming increasingly popular to treat nasty bed sores, chronic post-surgical wounds and diabetic foot ulcers ...Read More
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Burger King Reduces Sodium Levels In "Kids Meals"
(Los Angeles, CA) -- The world's second biggest fast food joint, Burger King, is taking steps to reduce the amount of sodium in its "Kids Meals." The hamburger chain says it is the first fast food restaurant to take steps to address this particular health concern ...Read More
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