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Elderly patients are being ‘deprived of food and drink so they die quicker and free up bed space’, claim doctors

Emily Allen Daily Mail Hospitals may be withholding food and drink from elderly patients so they die quicker to cut costs and save on bad spaces, leading doctors have warned. Thousands of terminally ill people are placed on a ‘care … Continue reading

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Economic refugees flee Sydney for NYC

Brigid Delaney Sydney Morning Herald I finish my delicious, very large chicken and salad sandwich ($5), before taking the train ($2.25) home to my massive apartment ($400 a week), stopping off on the way at a bar to meet some … Continue reading

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Energy drink risk warning

Clare Brady Today Tonight The parents of a sixteen-year-old girl who died mysteriously after consuming three alcohol infused energy drinks are calling for an investigation.

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TV alcohol advertising may play role in underage drinking

Debbie Jacobson EurekAlert Study shows that minors who recognize ads for beer and spirits are more likely to drink. BOSTON – Minors who were familiar with television alcohol advertisements were more likely to have tried alcoholic beverages and binge drink … Continue reading

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The Beverage that is Even WORSE than High Fructose Corn Syrup Soda

Dr. Mercola mercola.com When a new beverage comes out advertising “60% less sugar—drink it to believe it”—the challenge is on. Same taste; fewer calories to your waist? Sounds good, doesn’t it? But before you throw that Pepsi Next into your … Continue reading

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How Sleep Directly Affects Your Metabolism

Patrick Gallagher Natural Society Have you ever wondered why there are so many cases of obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease among the people you work with and live around? In many cases, there are multiple reasons for this, … Continue reading

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Even a little alcohol raises breast cancer risk in women

Press TV Women who even consume one alcoholic drink per day are at a greater risk of developing breast cancer than their non-drinker counterparts, German researchers say. After reviewing 100 prior studies, Helmut K. Seitz and colleagues at the University … Continue reading

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Osteo breakthrough hope

Lynda Kinkade Today Tonight Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint disease, causing enormous suffering to millions, but a breakthrough treatment is giving new hope. Until now, relief for the 1.6 million Australians suffering from the disease has been … Continue reading

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Sexually Rejected Flies Turn to Booze

Sarah C.P. Williams Science NOW Offer a male fruit fly a choice between food soaked in alcohol and its nonalcoholic equivalent, and his decision will depend on whether he’s mated recently or been rejected by a female. Flies that have … Continue reading

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Sugar-sweetened drinks, cardiovascular problems linked

Press TV Men who drink one sugar-sweetened drink per day have a 20 percent higher risk of coronary heart disease than men who drink none, new US study suggests. A health data review of about 43,000 US men demonstrated that … Continue reading

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