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A healthy diet might reduce the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Healthy Diet Independently Tied to Lower Risk of COPD

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Consuming less red meat, soda and alcohol tied to less COPD in study
Only about 40 percent of the nearly $2.9 billion in international aid pledged to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa had reached the hard-hit countries of Guinea

Fewer Than Half of Ebola Pledges Have Reached Area in Need

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Just 40 percent of pledged aid has been received by hardest hit countries
If more women had access to modern birth control methods and used them correctly

Debunking Contraception Myths to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy

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Study of 35 nations shows underuse of current contraception options
Researchers have developed a blood test that they say could help neurologists detect Parkinson's disease and track the illness as it progresses. The study was published online Feb. 2 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Biomarkers Show Potential for Parkinson’s Diagnosis

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Researchers also hope it will help doctors track treatment
Lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the leading cancer killer of women in developed countries

Lung Cancer Now Leads Cancer Mortality in Developed Nations

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Leading cancer killer of American women for many years
In response to concerns from internists and medical specialty societies

ABIM: Immediate Changes Announced for MOC Program

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Practice Assessment, Patient Voice, Patient Safety requirements being suspended effective immediately
Monounsaturated fatty acids may reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity in adipose tissue

Monounsaturated Fatty Acids May Improve Adipose Dysfunction

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Study in mice shows MUFAs impede adipose interleukin-1β secretion and insulin resistance
The 2014 recommendations for the prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer are unchanged from 2013

Guidelines for VTE Prophylaxis, Treatment in Cancer Unchanged

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Thromboprophylaxis required throughout hospitalization for most patients with active cancer
For malnourished adult patients

Nutritional Supplements Can Improve Pressure Ulcer Healing

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Eight weeks of formula enriched with arginine, zinc, and antioxidants linked to improved healing
A little jogging is good for your health

A Little Jogging Goes a Long Way

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Just an hour or two a week confers life-extension benefits, researcher contends