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Breastfeeding burns 500 calories a day
A New York City public information campaign highlights the benefits of new mothers breastfeeding, which include burning some 500 calories a day, officials say.
Odor and color can be signs of toxic water
If you're looking at water and think it looks and smells bad, it probably is -- and possibly toxic too -- U.S. researchers say.
Vitamin D may help control asthma
A review of 60 years of studies suggests vitamin D added to an asthma action plan may improve asthma control, U.S. and Canadian researchers find.
Smoking role in inflammation explained
Smoking shuts off a key enzyme in airways that regulates the body's response to inflammation, U.S. researchers say.
Preventative mastectomies can reduce risk
Preventative mastectomies do reduce cancer risks for some women, U.S. researchers say.
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