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  Group weight loss challenges for money may be most effective

  

  Posted 9:07 PM 4/3/2013 by Michelle Castillo - CBS News

  Adding a cash incentive and a bit of peer pressure may make it easier for people to lose weight.

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  Kalispell hospital targets esophageal cancer

  

  Posted 8:04 PM 4/3/2013 by Tara Oster - MTN News

  The American Cancer Society gives patients a 38% survival five-year survival rate following completion of treatment for esophageal cancer; the disappointing survival rate causes concern among medical professionals.

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  Plan to eradicate polio worldwide by 2018 announced

  Posted 9:59 AM 4/3/2013 by CBS News

  A new global plan aims to end most cases of polio by late next year, and essentially eradicate the paralyzing disease by 2018 - if authorities can raise the $5.5 billion needed to do the work, health officials said Tuesday.

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  Eating more fiber may lower stroke risk

  

  Posted 9:28 PM 3/29/2013 by Michelle Castillo - CBS News

  A new study shows that each seven-gram increase of fiber intake was associated with a 7 percent decrease in first-time stroke risk.

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  No link found between autism and number of vaccines

  

  Posted 9:25 PM 3/29/2013 by Michelle Castillo - CBS News

  A new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics on March 29 confirms that there is no association between autism and receiving many vaccines at an early age.

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  British baby boy weighs more than 15 pounds at birth

  

  Posted 10:11 PM 3/28/2013 by Michelle Castillo - CBS News

  Baby George King was born on February 11, reports the BBC, weighing a whopping 15 lbs and 7 ounces. He's more than twice the size of an average baby, and wears clothes made for 3 to 6-month-olds as a newborn.

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  Organic foods linked to better fertility, longevity in fruit flies

  

  Posted 10:01 PM 3/27/2013 by Ryan Jaslow - CBS News

  New research shows eating lots of organic food can lead to a healthier life -- if you happen to be a fruit fly.

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  Deepak Chopra: Use your mind to save your life

  

  Posted 3:03 PM 3/23/2013 by CBS News

  (CBS News) When it comes to treating cancer, it's not only about getting the best treatment, but having the right attitude. But the keys to your health go beyond the visit to the doctor. According to the American Cancer Society, emotions and feelings are an important part of coping with a cancer (More)

  
  

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  Woman's 150 tea bag per day habit lead to bone disease, her doctors say

  

  Posted 8:53 PM 3/22/2013 by Ryan Jaslow - CBS News

  The woman was diagnosed with skeletal fluorosis. The condition is caused by excessive intake of fluoride, often through drinking water, according to the World Health Organization. Low levels of fluoride are added to water to help prevent cavities, but too much of it could lead to negative effects (More)

  
  

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  CDC: 105 children died from flu this season

  Posted 2:03 PM 3/22/2013 by Michelle Castillo - CBS News

  More than 100 children passed away during this past flu season due to complications from the disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced. The number is almost three times the amount that died during the previous flu season.

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