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Risk of Heart Attack Spikes After Flu, Pneumonia

Coming down with the flu, bronchitis or pneumonia can dramatically raise the risk of a heart attack -- up to 17-fold --...

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Smoking Causes One In 10 Deaths Worldwide, New Study Shows

Smoking causes one in 10 deaths worldwide, a new study shows, half of them in just four countries – China, India, the...

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Smoking Causes One In 10 Deaths Worldwide, Study Shows

Smoking causes one in 10 deaths worldwide, a new study shows, half of them in just four countries - China, India, the...

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Watch the World’s Most Venomous Scorpion In Action

The world's most lethal scorpion, the deathstalker, has been caught on high-speed camera for the first time lashing out...

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World’s Most Venomous Scorpion In Action

The world's most lethal scorpion, the deathstalker, has been caught on high-speed camera for the first time lashing out...

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Genital Herpes In Pregnancy Doubles Autism Risk

Women who are infected with genital herpes early in their pregnancy may face twice the risk of bearing a child with...

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‘Apple-Shaped’ Body Could Raise Risk of Diabetes

People who are genetically predisposed to storing belly fat, or having an apple-shaped body type, could face a higher...

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Molecules Found On Phones Reveal Lifestyle Secrets

Molecules found on mobile phones reveal an astonishing amount about the owner's health and lifestyle - including their...