en-tz-hotdailynews: 2015-03-03 Tanzania Health

Albino Toddler in Africa Killed for Witchcraft
Discovery News
A toddler named Yohana Bahati was abducted from his home in northern Tanzania on Feb. 14, taken by two men armed with machetes. Police were called and fears were immediately raised because of the child's rare genetic disorder, albinism. The condition ...

ABQ students helping albinos in Africa   KRQE News 13
Superstition Fuels Spike In Murder And Mutilation Of Albinos   ThinkProgress
Witch hunts increase in Tanzania as albino deaths jump   Religion News Service
The Star Online
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Report warns of ebola-like 'epidemic'
Irish Examiner
Almost 30 countries are highly vulnerable to an ebola-style epidemic which could jeopardise the future of millions of children, a charity has warned. A report by Save The Children ranks the world's poorest countries on the state of their public health systems ...

Nearly 30 countries 'highly vulnerable' to Ebola-style epidemic: Charity   Channel News Asia
Nearly 30 countries "highly vulnerable" to Ebola-style epidemic - charity - TRFN   Reuters Africa
Ebola epidemic is 'wake-up call' for investment in universal healthcare   The Guardian
NDTV
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Ebola nurse's lawsuit says Texas hospital lied about training (w/video)
Tampabay.com
DALLAS — The Dallas hospital that treated the first patient to be diagnosed in the United States with Ebola lied to Congress when it said its staff was trained to handle the deadly virus, a nurse who contracted the disease contends in a lawsuit filed Monday.
Ebola Nurse Sues Texas Hospital Where She Contracted Virus Treating a Patient   Slate Magazine (blog)
Ebola Patient, Nurse Says Hospital Used Her As “PR Pawn”   CBS Local
Most Surprising Allegations in Ebola Nurse Nina Pham's Lawsuit   ABC News
KERA News
New York Times
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Drinking three coffees a day may prevent a heart attack
The Australian (blog)
DRINKING coffee on a regular basis could reduce the risk of heart attack, according to a new study. Scientists found that people who drank between three and five cups daily were least likely to develop the clogged arteries that can cause heart problems.
Coffee Study: Five A Day Keeps Heart Disease Away   Sky News
Three coffees a day cuts risk of heart attacks: Drinking a moderate amount found ...   Daily Mail
Coffee prevents clogged arteries: study   Sydney Morning Herald
BBC News
Los Angeles Times
Live Science
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Gorilla Origins Of Two Aids Virus Lineages Confirmed: Study
Bernama
WASHINGTON, March 3 (Bernama) -- Scientists said two of the four known groups of human AIDS viruses originated in western lowland gorillas in Cameroon, Xinhua news agency reported. The virus that causes almost all cases of AIDS worldwide called ...

hiv-origins   The Seattle Times
Study finds gorilla origins in half of human AIDS virus lineages   The Malaysian Insider
Half of Known Strains of HIV Originated in Gorillas   Philly.com
Expatica France
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TIME

Eating Peanuts May Be a Low-Cost Way to Improve Your Cardiovascular Health
TIME
Eating peanuts could be associated with a longer, healthier lifespan and particularly a reduced risk of cardiovascular-related deaths such as heart attacks and strokes, a new study has found. Researchers from Vanderbilt University and the Shanghai Cancer ...

Study: Peanut Eaters May Live Longer   CBS Local
Peanuts may reduce risk of heart disease death: Study   Business Standard
Nuts, Including Peanut Butter, May Improve Longevity   Doctors Lounge
Diabetes Insider
Tech Times
Express.co.uk
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Intent on surviving another decade? Ace this test
Los Angeles Times
New research leaves little doubt about it: Fitness is powerful. A new study shows it's also a powerful predictor of whether an individual will live or die in the next decade. Is common food additive to blame for rising rates of bowel disease? Melissa Healy.
How long do YOU have left to live? Treadmill test predicts your chance of dying ...   Daily Mail
Treadmill test can predict your risk of dying in the next 10 years   National Monitor
Treadmill-Based Fitness Score Can Predict 10-Year Survival   Doctors Lounge
Deccan Chronicle
610kvnu
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Changes linked to Alzheimer's disease evident even in young brains
Los Angeles Times
Scientists know that Alzheimer's disease gains a foothold in a patient's brain years before he or she first stashes car keys in the freezer, or gets lost coming home from the store. But a new study suggests that the changes in the brain that set the stage for ...

Alzheimer's Disease Protein Found In Young Brains   Tech Times
Removal of specific gene may slow Alzheimer's   WNYT
Alzheimer's signs found in young brains   U-T San Diego
NDTV
TIME
Healthline
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