World Health Organization investigation showed that the H5N1 virus mutated slightly
Jun. 23, 2006

A World Health Organization investigation showed that the H5N1 virus mutated slightly in an Indonesian family cluster on Sumatra island, but bird flu experts insisted Friday it did not increase the possibility of a human pandemic.

Chinese scientists report a man initially thought to have SARS actually died of bird flu in November 2003
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Chinese scientists said Wednesday that a man initially thought to have SARS actually died of bird flu in November 2003
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American Heart Association has become the first big health group to urge a specific limit on trans fats in the diet
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The American Heart Association has become the first big health group to urge a specific limit on trans fats in the diet — less than 1 percent of total calories — in new guidelines released Monday.
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A child suffered a seizure after chewing on a cough-suppressing vapor patch, leading Novartis AG to recall the patches
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The Swiss drug company warned consumers to stop using its Triaminic Vapor Patches immediately.
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Global Seed Vault will house million of the world's crop seeds in Norway just in case
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Norway's ambitious project is on its way to becoming reality
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Tiny particles used in some sun creams have the potential to cause damage to nervous systems
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Nano particles bad for human nervous systems...
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Center for Science in the Public Interest said it is planning to campaign against the global cafe chain Starbucks for high-fat high calorie food and drinks
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Starbucks may be next on the target list of a consumer-health group that this week sued the operator of the KFC fried chicken restaurant chain for frying foods in oils high in harmful trans fat.
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