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Splenda and Sucralose Proven to Contribute to Development of Diabetes

One of the world's most popular non-caloric sweeteners has recently been exposed as a complete fraud. A new study published in the journal Diabetes Care reveals that Splenda (sucralose), which is commonly marketed to diabetics as a safe, non-nutritive sweetener (NNS), actually elicits a diabetes-promoting effect in people who consume it.

Angelina Jolie's Double Mastectomy: All the Latest Celebrity Reactions

Since Angelina Jolie made the courageous decision to undergo double mastectomy, celebrities from Hollywood have released all sorts of reactions. How, when and why did Brad Pitt’s famous partner decide on such drastic measures? Here are all the latest news and celebrity reactions to Angelina Jolie’s mastectomy.

Coca-Cola’s New Labels to Fight Obesity

In a new expression of social responsibility, the giant lifestyle product maker, Coca-Cola Co., has announced a host of measures to tackle allegations propagating obesity to consumers.

Cannabis Heals Comedian Tommy Chong of Prostate Cancer?

More nations and U.S. states are considering the legalisation of medical marijuana to provide relief to cancer and MS patients, but a comedian attributes the cure of his prostate cancer to the weed, and he is not cracking a joke.

Decreased Risk of Death for Children on Dialysis

Children on dialysis for severe kidney disease have a dramatically reduced risk of death compared to 20 years ago, a new study shows. The findings, from a study led by Dr. Bethany Foster from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and McGill University, are very encouraging for children with end-stage kidney disease.

Total Lie of Obamacare Begins to Unravel as Small Business Insurance Offerings Delayed Another Year

An Obamacare insurance exchange scheme that was intended to give American small businesses the ability to choose from a variety of insurance options for their employees will not be ready until at least 2015, according to new reports. The program, which was supposed to go into effect this fall, will simply not be ready in time, which means small businesses will have only one insurance option.

Sleep Problems May Increase Risk for Prostate Cancer

Men who reported sleep problems, including difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, had up to a twofold increased risk for prostate cancer, according to data published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Peaches, Nectarines and Berries Lower Breast Cancer Risk by 41 Percent

Women consuming at last two servings weekly of peaches or nectarines saw a stunning 41 percent risk reduction for postmenopausal ER- breast cancer, while those eating at least one serving of blueberries weekly saw a 31 percent risk reduction, according to one of the largest and longest running studies ever made on women's health as a function of diet.

Bird Flu Strain H7N9 Hitting China Not Yet a Pandemic, But..

Because the bird flu strain H7N9 that has claimed 27 lives in China has yet to be confirmed that it can be transferred from human to human, health experts said it won't become pandemic. Well, at least not yet or not at least 10 years from now.

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