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'Good' cholesterol doctrine may be flawed
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Researchers challenged a tenet of modern medicine that higher levels of "good" cholesterol automatically boost cardiovascular health.
Study suggests lower death risk for coffee lovers
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Older people who reported drinking a few daily cups of coffee were less likely to die over the subsequent 14 years.
HIV/AIDS patients at higher risk of cardiac death: study
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The study showed that from 2000 to 2009, 15 percent of patients died of cardiac-related illnesses.
FDA panel urges approval for Pfizer arthritis drug
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By a vote of 8-2, the panel urged the drug's approval despite mixed results on its effects at different doses.
Paralysed woman makes marathon history in bionic suit
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A paralysed woman became the first person to complete a marathon in a bionic suit as she crossed the finishing line in London.
Canada researchers find clues to a universal flu vaccine
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Researchers discovered that the vaccine given against "swine flu," or the 2009 H1N1 variety, triggered a series of antibodies.
China probing claims of toxic cabbage: official
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A local government official confirmed the practice and said authorities had started an investigation.
Long commutes linked to larger waistlines: US
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People who drove longer distances to work were found generally to have larger waist circumferences.
New Zealand offers contraception to women on welfare
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The free contraception will be offered to teenagers on benefits as well as all women on benefits, and their daughters aged 16 to 19.
Researchers say step closer to meningitis B vaccine
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Vaccines exist against types A and C meningitis, but none that is broadly effective against strains in serogroup B.
US health care spending highest, Japan lowest: study
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A study of 13 industrialized countries released showed Japan spends the least on health care, while the United States spends the most.
Global Fund to Fight AIDS to slash over 100 jobs
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The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria said it is cutting over 100 jobs, in an overhaul after a rough financial period.
Simple device can help babies with tragic heart flaw
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A cheap, simple device widely used to monitor blood oxygen can help save newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
Facebook to promote organ donations
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Facebook unveiled an initiative to use the vast social network to connect organ donors with people who need life-saving transplants.
'Record number of illicit drugs' detected in EU
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In 2011, a record 49 new drugs were identified, up from 41 reported in 2010, the largest number of new substances ever reported.
'Anti-alcoholism' drug cleared for use in France
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French health authorities have approved the use of a drug, originally designed to treat nervous spasms, for the treatment of alcoholism.
US scientist claims to have found elusive G-spot
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A US gynecologist claims to have found the G-spot, a supposed pleasure center on the front interior wall of the vagina.
Scientist unveils mind-controlled robot for paraplegics
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A professor at a Swiss university unveiled a robot that can be controlled by the brainwaves of a paraplegic person wearing a special cap.
WHO hopeful drug-resistant malaria can be contained
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The World Health Organisation said it was optimistic drug-resistant malaria that has emerged along Thailand's borders could be contained.
AIDS experts launch 'CNN of virology' in Canada
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A new digital media service will foster the global collaboration of physicians and help them to share the latest advances in AIDS.
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