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Posted on October 16, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Vitamin D Protects Against Severe Asthma Attacks Taking oral vitamin D supplements in addition to standard asthma medication could halve the risk of asthma attacks requiring hospital attendance, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). Asthma … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Testing Breath Instead of Blood to Measure Weight Loss Experts advise anyone looking to shed extra kilos to eat less and exercise more. One way is with endurance training, during which the body burns not only carbohydrates such as sugar, … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Researchers Uncover Brain’s Filing System For Storing Experiences A team of neuroscientists has uncovered how our brains organize, over time, our experiences: that is, according to their similarities. “It is as if in order to make sense of the world, … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

STDs at Record High, CDC Says More than two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the United States in 2016, the highest number ever, according to the annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report released by the Centers for … Continue reading →

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Suntory Group to Donate to Charity for Employees’ Exercise

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Suntory Group will make donations to charities of its employees’ choice – provided they exercise. Suntory promotes health management with the view that

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National Liquor Enforcement Assn. Honors Virginia ABC

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Virginia state agency was named “Law Enforcement Agency of the Year” by the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association.

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