Obama supports building mosque near 9/11 site in New York – Xinhua
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Obama supports building mosque near 9/11 site in New York
Xinhua WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) — US President Barack Obama on Friday voiced support for a plan to build a mosque near the former World Trade Center site in … Obama Defends Ground Zero Mosque Day in Pics Obama backs mosque near 9/11 site |
WHO declares H1N1 pandemic over, but virus risk remains – Xinhua
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WHO declares H1N1 pandemic over, but virus risk remains
Xinhua BEIJING, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) — The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the H1N1 flu pandemic over Tuesday, with Director-General Margaret Chan saying the new virus had "largely run its course." The announcement came about 15 months after … Australia has quiet flu year, so far Swine Flu No Longer A Pandemic – But Get Vaccinated H1N1 Not a Top Concern for Colleges, Universities |
Risk of cardiovascular disease linked with sleep duration: study – Xinhua
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Risk of cardiovascular disease linked with sleep duration: study
Xinhua LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — Regularly sleeping for more or less than seven hours per day is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests. Researchers at West Virginia University School of Medicine based their … Weekend lie-in 'vital' for health Seven hours of shuteye a night is best for the body How Long You Sleep Affects Cardiovascular Disease Risk |
World’s first full face transplant man reveals new look – Xinhua
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World's first full face transplant man reveals new look
Xinhua BEIJING, July 27 (Xinhuanet) — The Spanish recipient of the world's first full face transplant has appeared in public to thank surgeons, and his donor's family, according to media reports Tuesday. The patient, who is known as Oscar, appeared at a … World's first full face transplant gives Spaniard a new look World's First Full Face Transplant Patient Appears in Public Face transplant recipient makes first public appearance |
Contact lenses leading cause of medical device injuries for US kids – Xinhua
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Contact lenses leading cause of medical device injuries for US kids
Xinhua BEIJING, July 27 (Xinhuanet) — Over 70000 American kids go to the emergency room due to medical device injuries each year, with contact lenses being the leading culprit, according to Associated Press reports Tuesday. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … Medical Devices Send 70000 Kids to ER Each Year More Than 70000 Kids Injured By Medical Devices Each Year 70000 Children Injured by Medical Devices Every Year |