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“Fresher” blood donations may be better for recipients

Although clinical evidence is lacking on the relationship between the storage time of red blood cells and outcomes in transfused […]
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Atherosclerosis in HIV patients linked to infection, not treatment

HIV infection, not antiretroviral therapy (ART), is associated with risk for atherosclerosis in patients with no history of smoking, particularly […]
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Statin, osteoporosis drug combo may help treat parasitic infections

Researchers at the University of Georgia have discovered that a combination of two commonly prescribed drugs used to treat high […]
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Weighing up blood-thinners: Is warfarin always the best choice?

Patients who are responding below par to the anticoagulant drug warfarin have several options. They can undergo even more blood […]
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Simple steps may identify patients that hold onto excess sodium

Getting a second urine sample and blood pressure measure as patients head out of the doctor’s office appears an efficient […]
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Retrograde access helps endovascular surgeons save limbs of people facing amput…

When trying to unclog a drain, plumbers will insert a device from the top and guide it down to push […]
Avocado and coconut ice cream

Avocado and coconut ice cream

This raw food recipe for vegan icecream with avocado and coconut is not only vegan, it’s also sugar free and gluten free. But it’s rich, sweet, super creamy vegan dessert that is adaptable and easy.
Kale chips

Kale chips

These crispy homemade chips are packed with flavour and nutrients. It’s amazing that just by drying kale, a delicious leafy green, you end up with such a tasty and simply crafted snack.
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Investigational malaria vaccine found safe and protective 

The vaccine, known as PfSPZ Vaccine, was developed by scientists at Sanaria Inc., of Rockville, Md. The clinical evaluation was […]
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Rheumatoid arthritis heightens risk of dangerous leg and lung blood clots

Rheumatoid arthritis significantly increases the risk of potentially fatal blood clots in the legs and lungs, reveals a large nationwide […]