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• Study Cites the Importance of Further Reducing Sugar Consumption

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• Sep 15, 2014 10:24 PM EDT

• A new study hopes to encourage health organizations and government to reduce sugar consumption, especially among children and teens.

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• 10 Liberian Officials Fired after Failing to Return to the Country

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• Sep 15, 2014 09:59 PM EDT

• The Liberian president has recently fired 10 of its government officials for not heeding her call for their return.

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• Poor Children Are More at Risk of Long-term Non-medical Effects of Asthma

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• Sep 15, 2014 09:23 PM EDT

• A new study reveals that asthmatic children who grow up in poor families may be more vulnerable to negative behavioral and social effects.

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• Apple’s HealthKit to Undergo Clinical Trials to Prove their Effectiveness

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• Sep 15, 2014 09:03 PM EDT

• Two hospitals are confirmed to participate in a clinical trial that will put Apple's HealthKit to a test.

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• Global Concern As The Ebola Virus Threatens A Country’s Existence

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• Sep 15, 2014 08:03 PM EDT

• The unprecedented spread of the Ebola virus in Liberia is now causing a national threat to the country’s existence.

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• $50 Million From The Gates Foundation To Augment Ebola Response

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• Sep 15, 2014 08:01 PM EDT

• The Gates Foundation that has been involved in numerous health and development campaigns all over the world has now pledged its support for the fight against Ebola.

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• Sunshine has always been associated with bright thoughts, happy feelings, and elevated moods

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• Sep 15, 2014 03:42 PM EDT

• A study conducted in Austria has linked sunshine to suicide, not as a preventive factor, but as a risk factor.

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• Pregnant? Stay away from canned tuna.

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• Sep 15, 2014 03:38 PM EDT

• Due to the increasing presence of mercury in some fish species, reports have claimed that limiting or even avoiding fish is the safest way to prevent diseases and complications, especially for pregnant women.

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• Air Pollution in Singapore Rises

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• Sep 15, 2014 03:31 PM EDT

• According to the National Environment Agency, the country has reached unhealthy levels in terms of air pollution.

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• MERS-COV Victim’s Body Refused By Family

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• Sep 15, 2014 12:13 AM EDT

• The body of a man who died because of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome corona virus is being refused by his family for fear of contracting the virus themselves.

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• Respiratory virus EV–D68 is in New York

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• Sep 15, 2014 12:08 AM EDT

• The mysterious enterovirus 68 has spread to New York after infecting hundreds of others in the neighboring states.

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• Health Officials Warn Passengers About Possible Measles Exposure

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• Sep 15, 2014 12:03 AM EDT

• A traveler who was positively identified to have measles went through the SeaTac airport and public health officials have issued a warning for people who could have possibly been exposed to the virus.