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New longer-term results with overall survival data confirm the superiority of the newer agent over the earlier-generation anti-CD20 drug rituximab for previously untreated...
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Red blood cells transfusions in very low birth weight neonates

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Introduction: Very low birth weight preterm infants are associated with a greater risk of morbidity and mortality and are more susceptible to therapy with red blood cells...
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Study: People with severe obesity constantly try to reduce or control their weight

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The majority of people with severe obesity have a lonely and prolonged struggle with their weight. In one study spanning more than 10 years, 83 percent report that they...
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Simultaneous indicators of inadequate breast milk intake in the early neonatal period

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We commend Futatani et al for introducing a promising technical and biological tool for the assessment of early neonatal weight loss, namely, increase in blood ketone levels...
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Reduction of chlorhexidine-induced chemical burns in extremely preterm infants by using 0.2% chlorhexidine-acetate as a skin disinfectant

59 minutes ago | The Journal of Pediatrics

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Weight loss helps reverse effects of atrial fibrillation in obese people

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Australian research shows for the first time that obese people who are suffering from atrial fibrillation can reduce or reverse the effects of the condition by losing weight.
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Breakfast cereal boxes 'mislead' shoppers over how much sugar, fat and salt they contain: Which?

3 hours ago | Daily Mail

Which? says companies that produce cereals, porridge and granola use various portion sizes, and sometimes include the impact of adding milk.
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How a mother-of-three, 48, saved $5,000 by overhauling her fitness routine

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Australian mother-of-three Gina Tambasco, 48, ended sessions with her personal trainer a year ago, saying it was one of the best decisions she's ever made. She told FEMAIL it...
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Chicago meat company closes to avoid federal court action

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A Chicago meat company owner has agreed to cease operations and stay out of the meat and poultry business in exchange for the Justice Department backing off of an enforcement...
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Canada reports more ill in outbreak traced to frozen chicken

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An outbreak in Canada that has been traced to raw, frozen chicken patties is continuing to make people sick, with nine new cases confirmed by federal officials. The new cases...
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New cases of salmonellosis reported in melon-related outbreak

Ten more people are sick in a Salmonella outbreak that has spread to two more states. Pre-cut melons are implicated, according to public health officials who renewed their... Read more ...

Study Shows Link Between Strong Muscles and a Strong Brain

By Dr. Mercola Science has linked the benefit of physical exercise to brain health for many years. In fact, compelling evidence suggests physical exercise not only helps build... Read more ...

Not so green after all? New study says biodegradable plastic bags might not...

Plastic pollution is slowly but surely killing our environment, and many of us strive to find better alternatives to problematic items like plastic bags. On the surface... Read more ...

Omega-3 in sports nutrition: Science is ‘exciting and promising, but still...

Omega-3 supplements positioned specifically for sports nutrition lags behind ingredients like protein powder or amino acids in terms of product development and sales, but... Read more ...

The 10 Best Protein-Filled Foods to Keep You Full and Help You Drop Pounds

Eating a diet of 1,000 calories with foods that don't have any nutritional value is exactly what you shouldn't do if you want to lose weight. Instead, eating foods high in... Read more ...

Rural Americans are 2 to 3 times more at risk of severe obesity

For years, severe obesity rates have been three times higher among rural children in the US as among urban kids. But the disparity continues to widen for adults, the latest CDC... Read more ...

Vegetarian diets help type 2 diabetics lose weight and could prevent them...

Researchers from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Washington DC, found that ditching meat improves type 2 diabetics' insulin and cholesterol levels... Read more ...

Daily Fasting May Improve Weight Loss

Daily fasting based on time-restricted eating, the 16:8 diet named for its 16 hours of fasting and its 8 hours of feasting may reduce weight loss and lower blood pressure. Read more ...

Insane Border Patrol car chase demonstrates how illegals put American...

Another tragedy involving illegal aliens has occurred in Texas that not only serves to highlight the inadequacies of our current level of border security but also how dangerous... Read more ...

Mediterranean-style diet found to improve quality of life for people who are...

The Mediterranean diet is known to be among the healthiest of diets with a lower incidence of chronic disease and greater longevity. It is considered a “gold standard” in... Read more ...

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