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Friday September 14, 2012

Stress On The Job May Raise Heart Risks

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Stress On The Job May Raise Heart Risks

September 14, 2012 • People with stressful jobs had a 23 percent higher risk of heart attack than those whose jobs weren't pressure cookers. A stressful job has to combine intense demands and little control over decisions about the work.

Friday August 31, 2012

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So You Want To Be A Disease Detective?

August 31, 2012 • A team of doctors and scientists, known as disease detectives, fly around the world on a moments notice to investigate mystery illnesses or contain outbreaks. These Sherlock Holmes of medicine chatted on Twitter about what it's like to be a disease detective and how you snag the gig.

Friday February 24, 2012

Disease Sleuths Surf For Outbreaks Online

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Disease Sleuths Surf For Outbreaks Online

February 24, 2012 • When sick people search the Web for remedies or tweet about their symptoms, they're sending an early warning signal about disease outbreaks. Now scientists and public health officials are listening in.

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