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Joint pain supplements don't work Times of India Two popular supplements to combat joint pain taken by millions of people around the world do not work, according to a new study. The supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin, are either taken on their own or in combination to reduce the pain caused by ... See all stories on this topic »

AIDS virus in monkeys much older than thought: study AFP WASHINGTON — An HIV-like virus that infects monkeys is thousands of years older than previously thought and its slow evolution could have disturbing implications for humans, according to a new study. Scientists said the simian immunodeficiency virus ... See all stories on this topic » AFP

Missouri ranks last in vaccinations for toddlers, survey finds St. Louis Post-Dispatch Missouri's toddlers have the lowest immunization rates in the country for a recommended seven-vaccine series, according to data released Thursday. Just 56 percent of children ages 19 months to 35 months had received all of the recommended early ... See all stories on this topic »

Genetically modified salmon not safe: activists CBC.ca Both these fish are the same age, but the one in the back is genetically modified. (Aqua Bounty) A handful of environmentalists and health advocates on Prince Edward Island are trying to stop the United States government from approving genetically ... See all stories on this topic » CBC.ca

Number of uninsured Americans rises to 50.7 million USA Today By Richard Wolf, USA TODAY A record rise in the number of people without health insurance across the nation is fueling renewed debate over a health care law that could to work better at boosting coverage than controlling costs. ... See all stories on this topic » USA Today

Gene predicts speed of Alzheimer's development Telegraph.co.uk A genetic marker could be used to predict how fast Alzheimer's disease will develop in patients, scientists claim. By Nick Collins A gene variation associated with aggressive progression of Alzheimer's was identified in patients with high levels of a ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

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