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Women seek neck muscle lip implants for plumper pouts

Forget the collagen, for the perfect pout plump for a lip graft using muscle from your neck, according to US cosmetic surgeons. A team at the Aesthetic Surgery Centre in Naples, Florida, claim they have achieved good results in 25 patients.

Fix for a Faulty Heartbeat

AFP Patients with the most common type of irregular heartbeat who aren't helped by drugs may benefit from a treatment that freezes tiny portions of heart tissue to correct a flaw, a new study shows. A total of 228 patients underwent a

Vitamin D linked to lower heart disease risk

ObamaCare and the 'Buzzsaw' of Opposition

Salsalate May Help Treat Type 2 Diabetes

FDA Requests More Info on MannKind's Diabetes Inhalant Drug FDA Requests More Info on MannKind's Diabetes Inhalant DrugMannKind Corp. announced Monday that the US Food & Drug Administration had requested more information regarding its new Diabetes drug Afrezza, suggesting the approval process could take longer than expected. Shares of MannKind Corp.

Bacterial trail may be next forensic clue

PhysOrg.com Crime scenes may one day make use of germ makeup, which can be traced to individuals. 'There's a rain forest of bacteria on your skin.' By Amina Khan Forget fingerprint dusting. Crime-scene drama fans might soon see a new forensic technique debut on

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Arthritis Drug May Fight Diabetes, Too

World News U.S. News & World ReportMONDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- A generic drug widely prescribed for arthritis shows promise in treating type 2 diabetes, according to US researchers. They found that salsalate -- an atypical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug,

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers in the Millions and Rising