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Before you enjoy that bottle of wine for your romantic Valentine's Day dinner and touch glasses, you may really be toasting to your health.Scientists say they have found evidence that the pulp of grapes appears just as heart-healthy in laboratory experiments as the skin. The study, which appeared la... read more »
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Bookings open for the British Dental Association's (BDA) 2007 British Dental Conference and Exhibition, titled Dental dynamics: shaping your future, this week. The event takes place from 24-26 May at the Harrogate International Centre. The event will feature 80 expert presenters and 129 exhibitors. ... read more »
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During last year's NHL playoffs, Edmonton Oilers' fans tried to earn the title of loudest arena in the game, but new University of Alberta research shows that even a few hours of exposure to that level of noise can be harmful.Bill Hodgetts from the U of A's Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine and Dr.... read more »
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A new study has indicated that not only does growth hormone not help you live longer, but it comes with a substantial potential for adverse side effects, such as diabetes, carpel tunnel syndrome and swollen joints. Growth hormones have been promoted for years as wonder products that can prevent, ev... read more »
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The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has confirmed the death of a 22-year-old woman from Tangerang City, Banten Province. The woman, whose infection was announced on 12 January, died later that day.The Ministry of Health has also confirmed two additional cases of human infection of H5N1 avian influen... read more »
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More than a century ago, American newspaperman Horace Greeley extolled the benefits of westward expansion as a source of opportunity and adventure. Now, nearly 150 years later, the same words could be used to apply to Canadians who want to improve the state of their hearts.The further east in Canada... read more »
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is seeking a chair and members to help guide the development of training paths for dentists wanting to become specialists.The GDC is inviting applications from experienced professionals to sit on its new Specialist Dental Education Board (SDEB) which will have an imp... read more »
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Laboratory tests have confirmed that four pigeons died after becoming infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus strain, the most virulent one. The four birds were part of a group of wild birds that suddenly died one month ago in the Suphan Buri province, Thailand."We have asked all related officials to... read more »
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When the heart becomes weak and pumps inefficiently, the condition is called heart failure. It doesn't mean the heart has stopped, but that it is not circulating blood as well as it should. Causes include chronic high blood pressure, damaged heart muscle, and heart attacks.Heart failure is the No.1 ... read more »
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