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One in three women in the Americas suffer abuse from partners: Study

One in three women in the Americas has suffered violence at the hands of their domestic partner at some point in their life, according to a study released Thursday by the Pan American Health Organization.

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Global warming will increase heat-related death and disease: Study

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Antidepressant use rose after Brexit vote, data shows

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Millions left behind as diabetes drives surge in insulin demand

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US regulators Thursday ordered sharp restrictions on sales of e-cigarettes, as national data showed a 78 percent single-year surge in vaping among young people, with two-thirds using fruit and candy-flavored products.

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Denmark said Thursday it would create an international research center focused on the fight against resistance to antibiotics, a scourge affecting almost half a million people worldwide.

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A diet low in carbohydrates could help obese people maintain their weight loss by increasing the number of calories their bodies are able to burn, experts said Wednesday.

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The Spanish government declared war on alternative medicine like acupuncture or homeopathy Wednesday, announcing it plans to eliminate from health centers what it considers a health risk.

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Spain declares war on alternative medicine

The Spanish government declared war on alternative medicine like acupuncture or homeopathy Wednesday, announcing it plans to eliminate from health centers what it considers a health risk.

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Juul Labs to pull sweet e-cig flavors to curb youth use

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