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The Avocado: A Real Super Fruit?

Researchers in Mexico say avocado oil could be used to counteract the effects of diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Avocado is already well known for its cholesterol-fighting properties but n…

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Waldorf-Astoria’s NYC Rooftop Beehives

The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City is raising thousands of honey bees on its rooftop. The iconic hotel plans to harvest its own honey and help pollinate plants in the heart of Manhattan. …

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Radioactive Tuna May Raise Cancer Risk

A US nuclear professor says radioactive tuna caught off California can produce a small increase in cancer risks. Photo Credit via Wikimedia Commons. Science News by NewsLook var nl_rand = "b…

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California’s Foie Gras Ban About to Begin

On July 1, California will ban foie gras, created by the funnel-forced ingestion of large amounts of feed into a goose or duck's esophagus. Eventually the liver grows to more than 10 times its normal …

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Japan Farmers Try for Radiation-Free Rice

Fukushima farmers were taking steps to decontaminate the soil as they planted this year's rice crop, hoping and praying for a harvest that will clear radiation tests. Photo Credit: Eric__I_E via Flick…

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The 10 Fast Food Commandments

Manna may have been the only fast food on the way to the 10 Commandments, but today there are 245 big US chain restaurants and tens of thousands of fast food options trying to lure you in. But is the …

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Watermelon For Erectile Dysfunction

A disturbing analysis of mortality and morbidity was recently published in the Journal of Gerontology. Americans are living longer but sicker lives. We're now living fewer healthy years. Compared to a…

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Natural Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating condition characterized by a minimum of 6 months of crushing mental and physical exhaustion, and those of us in the medical profession have no idea what caus…

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Drinking Coffee Could Mean a Longer Life

Coffee drinkers can be reassured about the health risks of enjoying their cup of java, doctors say. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Health Videos by NewsLook var nl_rand = "j9oDJWgtiH4625rh…

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Poultry and Paralysis

The Poultry and Penis Cancer study featured last week on Care2 found an association between poultry exposure and cancer mortality, but what about non-cancer mortality? The cancer-causing viruses in ch…

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