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Mandarin oranges decrease liver cancer risk,atherosclerosis
Scientists worldwide are discovering new and unexpected benefits from a wide variety of foods that go beyond their basic nutritional value. These so-called 'functional foods' contain natural or modified compounds that have been shown to help fight some of the most challenging health problems, including cancer and heart disease.
Sep 11, 2006, 16:26
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The future of plastic surgery
From new data on psychological and physical benefits, to futurists, economists and plastic surgeons sharing their vision of the future of plastic surgery, the hottest topics, technologies, and advances will be presented at Plastic Surgery 2006. The meeting, held Oct. 6-11 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, will be attended by more than 6,000 doctors, medical personnel and exhibitors in the field of plastic surgery.
Sep 7, 2006, 00:59
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University of Pittsburgh to host Global Health Conference
An estimated one billion people worldwide lack access to basic health care, and about 11 million children under the age of 5 die each year from malnutrition and preventable diseases. Many effective interventions for alleviating such human suffering are currently available, but their delivery is often hampered by environmental, economic and social barriers, including war, poverty, discrimination, persecution and illiteracy to name just a few.
Sep 1, 2006, 17:43
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IOF to launch 'Bone App�tit' campaign on October 20
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) will launch its biggest campaign to date on World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) 2006, celebrated worldwide on October 20.
Sep 1, 2006, 17:18
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Keep The Beat� Campaign to Raise Awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Early Defibrillation
Medtronic Inc., the world�s leading maker of life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs), today announced the Keep the Beat cause campaign, a nationwide outreach and education program designed to raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and early defibrillation. Keep the Beat will be supported by legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor during his summer tour, which will kick off in Hartford, Connecticut on Friday, June 17, 2005.
Apr 25, 2005, 08:23
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