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FDA Raises Concerns About Experimental Sleep Aid Suvorexant
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday released a review of the sleep aid, suvorexant, ahead of a public meeting on Wednesday. The pill works by temporarily blocking chemical messengers that keep people awake.
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Could Breath Tests Replace Blood Tests?
Breath from obese children appears to contain different chemical compounds than the breath of non-obese kids, a researcher has discovered. The finding could lead to tests for other diseases.
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Researchers On Working Out: Drop The Encouragement
Assistant Kansas State kinesiology professor Brandon Irwin said in a news release that the initial hunch was that encouragement would be motivating. But the researchers found it had almost the opposite effect.
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Depression May Double Stroke Risk For Middle-Aged Women
Having depression may double the risk of stroke for middle-aged women, according to new research.
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Local Health Expert Explains BRCA Risks, Option
People who have the BRCA genetic mutation face increased cancers risks - and several options.
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Smoking Marijuana Linked To Lower Diabetes Risk In Study
A new study found that pot smokers aren't any more likely to be obese than non-smokers.
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AP: Some Native Americans May Be Penalized Under Affordable Care Act
Native Americans will have to buy their own health insurance policies or pay a $695 fine unless they can prove they are "Indian enough" to claim one of the few exemptions allowed under the Affordable Care Act's mandate that all Americans carry insurance.
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Scientists successfully clone human stem cells via skin cells
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) were able to create embryonic stem cells, which are valuable for research because they can be turned into any other cell type found in the body.
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Stormont Honored For Supporting Guard, Reserve
Greg Sims, the area chairman for Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve, presented Angela Gamber and Andy Barnes with "Patriot Awards" in a surprise ceremony at Stormont-Vail HealthCare Tuesday.
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Angelina Jolie Reveals Preventive Double Mastectomy
Angelina Jolie says she went public with her double mastectomy to encourage other women to be proactive to see if they are also at risk.
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