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Mid-dessert, Tony Vela pauses to listen. He cocks his head slightly. “Crosby Stills and Nash!” he whoops. “One of my favorite bands!” Indeed, the haze of folk rock wafts over the South Austin eatery’s sound system. From then on, Vela names each song’s artist almost instantly: “Genesis!” “Rod Stewart!” “America!” ...
Phthalates may double diabetes risk
Phthalates (pronounced thal-ates), those common chemicals found in cosmetics, scented candles, and plastics, may increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Previous studies of phthalates have mainly focused on how they affect reproductive health and child development. These chemicals are believed to act as endocrine disrupters in the body, ...
Which doctors are happiest? Healthiest?
Which doctors are happiest? Which are healthiest? How many doctors are churchgoers? How many doctors are overweight? And where do they go on vacation? Last year's Medscape/WebMD's 2012 Physician Lifestyle Report gave a peek at what doctors do when the white coats come off. More than 29,000 doctors, representing 25 ...
9-year-old girl receives rare six-organ transplant
9-year-old Maine girl Alannah Shevenell is home after successfully undergoing a rare six-ogran transplant
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