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Investors launch drive to promote plant protein

Sixteen major food companies urged to cut overreliance on animal protein.

LAST UPDATE : Sep 26, 2016, 7:07 AM EDT

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Switzerland warms up for “Bionic Olympics”

People with disabilities to compete using tech-enhanced prosthetics.

LAST UPDATE : Sep 12, 2016, 3:47 AM EDT

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Weather may be linked to chronic aches & pains

New study in U.K. tracks thousands of people via smartphone application.

LAST UPDATE : Sep 08, 2016, 4:54 AM EDT

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Report: Fat helps cut obesity, type 2 diabetes

Findings by the National Obesity Forum have triggered an angry backlash from nutritionists.

LAST UPDATE : May 23, 2016, 1:21 AM EDT

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Research: Obesity and air pollution are linked

by Juliana Kenny The world now has more overweight than underweight people, and air pollution doesn't help.

Published Date : Apr 01, 2016, 4:10 PM EDT

Zika reaches Asia; Bangladesh confirms first case

A 67-year old man in Bangladesh tested positive for the Zika virus.

LAST UPDATE : Mar 23, 2016, 2:52 AM EDT

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U.K. bolsters ban on junk food ads

by Michael Lerner Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the U.K., and this measure will help fight it.

Published Date : Mar 15, 2016, 11:18 AM EDT

Salmonella cases lead to pistachio recall in U.S.

Wonderful Pistachios is recalling some nuts voluntarily.

LAST UPDATE : Mar 10, 2016, 4:29 PM EST

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Unpaid sick leave can cause medical negligence

A study found that workers with unpaid sick leave usually go to work sick.

LAST UPDATE : Mar 08, 2016, 4:33 PM EST

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California bill would raise tobacco age to 21

The California Assembly has approved raising the smoking age to 21.

LAST UPDATE : Mar 03, 2016, 7:20 PM EST

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