Tag: healthy
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Heavier is now ‘healthier’ than in 1970s: study
Being on the heavier side may not be as dangerous as it was in the 1970s, at least when it comes to the risk of dying, according to a study Tuesday. The optimum ratio of weight and height — known as body mass index or BMI — is now on the upper side of the…
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UK cost body finally approves limited use of GSK’s lupus drug
Britain's healthcare cost watchdog has finally approved GlaxoSmithKline's lupus drug Benlysta for limited use, after rejecting it since 2011 on the grounds that it failed to offer good value for money. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) said on Tuesday that the drug would be made available under a managed access scheme…
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Doctors unsure how to comply with new Utah fetal pain law
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah's first-in-the-nation requirement that women receive anesthesia or painkillers before some abortions has taken effect, but doctors say they're unsure how they're supposed to comply.
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17 Healthy Habits That Help Keep You Young
Don't smoke, eat better, and exercise — these are often referred to as the basics of longevity but the reality is a little more complex and a lot more fun. You still absolutely must quit the nasty habit of smoking, but feeling and looking younger for a long time depends on a few more easy…