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New device may make mammograms more comfortable for women: Study

By Staff Reporter - Nov 25, 2014 12:41 PM EST

There may be some good news for women as researchers say that a newer, less painful mammogram may be possible.

Burial Team in Sierra Leone Goes on Strike; Dumps Bodies of Ebola Victims on Streets

By Staff Reporter - Nov 25, 2014 12:28 PM EST

Workers hired to bury dead Ebola victims in Sierra Leone have gone on strike and are dumping bodies out on the streets for not receiving their dues.

Mother sacrifices her own life for her newborn baby

By Staff Reporter - Nov 25, 2014 04:34 PM EST

A Colorado mother was faced with a tough decision - live and let new unborn baby die, or die and let her miracle baby live.

Benefits of regular vitamin D tests are unclear: Study

By Staff Reporter - Nov 25, 2014 02:40 PM EST

Health experts said regular tests for vitamin D levels are not proven to be beneficial or harmful to a person, despite previous research warning of damaging effects of vitamin D deficiencies in adults.

FDA rolls out new menu rules for food chains to curb obesity

By Staff Reporter - Nov 25, 2014 12:06 PM EST

In a bid to curb obesity in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will announce that it is making final two rules that require calorie information be listed.

Yogurt may lower Type 2 diabetes risk: Study

By Staff Reporter - Nov 25, 2014 10:06 AM EST

A new study released Tuesday found that eating a serving of yogurt daily could help lower our risk of developing type 2 diabetes when incorporated into an otherwise healthy diet.

Women in power more likely to become depressed than men: Study

By Staff Reporter - Nov 24, 2014 06:59 PM EST

Men and women who are in high powered positions experience more stress, however a new study found that holding a position of power with weighty responsibilities can actually increase symptoms of depression in women but diminishes them in men.

School lunch healthier than packed lunch: Study

By Staff Reporter - Nov 24, 2014 06:12 PM EST

Despite the bad reputation that school meals often get from health experts, a new study has found that children are eating healthier food at school than they are at home.

Suicide risk cut by 30 percent after talk therapy, study says

By Staff Reporter - Nov 24, 2014 11:12 AM EST

Researchers say the best way to minimize the chances of a repeated suicide attempt is by having the person attend therapy sessions, according to a report.

Rapid spread of H5N8 avian flu in Europra threatens poultry sector

By Staff Reporter - Nov 24, 2014 10:41 AM EST

European consumers are on high alert about a possible continent-wide bird flu epidemic after a wild duck tested positive for the H5N8 virus in northeast Germany, according to reports.

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