In Matters Of Health

In Matters Of Health

Smart snacks that satisfy every craving

These low-calorie options should meet your urge for something salty, sweet, or savory.

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Cancer death risk is 70% higher in 'doctor-dodging' men

Unhealthy lifestyles and a 'stiff upper lip' make men up to 70 per cent more likely to die from cancer than women, doctors have warned.

Cutting-edge treatment for tremors

Doctors fix Roger Frisch's tremors by having him play his violin during brain surgery. 

Entire room applauds 

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• Redefining chronic pain
• Bacteria and forensics

From Treehugger:

Image credit: Good

It's in bread and pasta, cookies and muffins—indeed, it's in most of the food we eat—but if you're not careful, it's easy to forget about flour. That, Good tells us, would be a mistake.

Article continues: Don't Forget About Flour

Lawmaker outraged by ad with daughters

An anti-health reform group's attack breaks an unwritten rule and draws the ire of Rep. Steve Driehaus.

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• Steve Driehaus
• Ads are campaign prelude

Foods you don't need to buy organic

A non-organic avocado costs less and isn't likely to be contaminated with pesticide residue.  

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