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Strawberries, blueberries ward off heart disease in women: study

Younger women who ate at least three servings per week of strawberries or blueberries reduced their likelihood of suffering a heart attack...

Fewer Americans saw doctors during 'Great Recession'

Fewer Americans saw doctors during 'Great Recession'

Americans made fewer trips to their doctors' offices during the Great Recession than they did earlier in the decade, according to new...

U.S. could save $2 trillion on health costs - study

U.S. could save $2 trillion on health costs - study

The U.S. could save $2 trillion in healthcare spending over the next decade, if the U.S. government used its influence in the public and...

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California avoids worst of flu, but probably not for long

California avoids worst of flu, but probably not for long

California public health officials are bracing for an increase in new flu patients in the coming weeks as the influenza outbreak that has...

 Research shows the brain quickly determines intent of harmful actions

Research shows the brain quickly determines intent of harmful actions

New research from the University of Chicago illustrates that individuals can tell very quickly whether a harmful action they witness is...

Racing to Om — fitness class combines spinning and yoga

Racing to Om — fitness class combines spinning and yoga

Pairing indoor cycling's intense, calorie-busting cardio workout with yoga, the mind-body practice of stretching into inner peace, may...

 Putting a price tag on safe food

Putting a price tag on safe food

In addition to the 3,000 deaths it causes each year, contaminated food is very expensive. The cost of food poisoning in this country comes...

Supreme Court to review free speech of HIV/AIDS groups

Supreme Court to review free speech of HIV/AIDS groups

The Supreme Court agreed to consider whether the government can require groups that receive federal funding for overseas HIV/AIDS programs...

2013 New Year's Resolutions

Great fitness apps for a healthier new year

Great fitness apps for a healthier new year

It's the start of a new year and if you're looking to get fit or improve your health, zombies on your smartphone might be a good start.

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