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SAN FRANCISCO, May 20 (UPI) -- Snoring, one of the main symptoms of sleep disordered breathing, may be linked to cancer death, U.S. researchers say. - United Press International - 1 Reads

DALLAS, May 20 (UPI) -- Getting treatment quickly can make all the difference after a stroke, so it is important to be able to recognize the signs of stroke, a U.S. physician says. - United Press International - 1 Reads

AURORA, Colo., April 30 (UPI) -- Metformin and rosiglitazone, used together, were more effective in treating youth with recent-onset type 2 diabetes than metformin alone, U.S. researchers say. - United Press International - 15 Reads

Even as World Thalassemia Day is being observed today, a study conducted by a professor from BJ Medical College and Sassoon Hospital showed that most pregnant women were unaware of the danger of thalassemia or their status of being a carrier of the beta thalassemia trait. - DNA - 6 Reads

BETHESDA, Md., April 30 (UPI) -- Two drugs used for age-related macular degeneration were "highly effective" but Avastin was more frequently used in a head-to-head test, U.S. researchers said. - United Press International - 9 Reads

Mother's Day 2012 is an ideal occasion to focus on their multiple responsibilities and underlines the need for adequate food intake. - DNA - 3 Reads

SEOUL, May 7 (UPI) -- Researchers in South Korea say they are unlocking the secret to why black pepper fights fat. - United Press International - 6 Reads

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., May 9 (UPI) -- Americans should exercise about twice as much as the 2 hours a week they report exercising, U.S. researchers said. - United Press International - 4 Reads

TORONTO, May 15 (UPI) -- The Canadian Medical Association has expressed concern over the growing trend of people having their medical conditions tattooed on their bodies. - United Press International - 1 Reads

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Early and late stage innovators, investors and pharma partners come together at C21 BioVenturesâ„¢ (C21). Held at The Meritage Resort on May 22-24, 2012 - BusinessWire - 2 Reads