Mexican man, once the world’s fattest, dreams of walking again
by Ulises Ruiz with Jennifer Gonzalez Covarrubias in Mexico City Agence France-Presse GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AFP) -- The folds of flesh…
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Health
Dementia clearly linked to chronic boozing: study
by Marlowe Hood Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Chronic heavy drinking is a major risk factor for all…
6 years ago
No-sweat exercise may prolong life for the elderly: study
by Marlowe HOOD Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- A few hours a week of light exercise -- walking…
6 years ago
Linger over lunch to lose weight: study suggests
by Mariëtte Le Roux Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- People who wolf down their food could lose weight…
6 years ago
Scores of monkeys killed in Rio yellow fever panic
by Louis Genot © Agence France-Presse Rio de Janeiro, Brazil AFP Fears of spreading yellow fever are behind the illegal killing of scores…
6 years ago
Virtual reality may reduce paranoia in psychotics: study
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Virtual reality-based therapy combined with standard treatment reduced paranoia and anxiety in people with psychotic disorders,…
6 years ago
Next plague outbreak in Madagascar could be ‘stronger’: WHO
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization chief Wednesday said a deadly plague epidemic appeared to have been brought…
6 years ago
Vaping may boost pneumonia risk: study
by Mariëtte Le Roux Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Vaping may help pneumonia-causing bacteria stick to cells lining the…
6 years ago
Lactalis salmonella contamination ‘may go back a decade’
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Researchers raised fears Thursday that salmonella-tainted milk produced by French dairy giant Lactalis, which sickened dozens…
6 years ago
Global cancer survival up, but progress uneven: study
by Marlowe Hood Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Cancer survival is increasing across the world but large gaps…
6 years ago
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