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Mediterranean diet tied to 30 percent risk reduction for diabetes in Women’s Health Study

The Mediterranean (MED) diet — rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds — is a recommended way to reduce the risk...

CDC: HIV-related deaths dropped 48% over past decade

Deaths related to HIV in the United States have declined 48% over the past decade, according to data released by the Centers for Disease...

Scientists create diamonds at room temperature in minutes

Diamonds might be forever, but that doesn't mean they have to take eons to form.

IMF, G20 warn recovery may be derailed, risks still very high

Leaders of the global economy are warning that the recovery from this year’s recession is at risk and could be derailed as the resurgence...

Smuggled parrots stuffed in plastic bottles: Indonesia police

Dozens of parrots stuffed into plastic water bottles have been discovered on a ship docked in Indonesia's Papua region, authorities said on Friday.

Returned library book could be up to 100 years overdue

Officials at an Ontario library in Canada, said a book recently dropped into its return bin is believed to be up to 100 years...

Turkey to open 2,900-year-old fortress to tourists

Tourists visiting eastern Turkey will now be able to stroll through the 2,900-year-old ruins of Altintepe Fortress, officials announced.

Gold dips as Mnuchin recalls pandemic-related funds

Gold prices fell on Friday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin called for an end to some of the Federal Reserve's pandemic lending, sparking...

Catatonic bearded dragon found under NY woman’s garbage can

A Long Island woman made an unusual discovery under her garbage can, one so alarming she called 911 to report the find to police.

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