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9 kids singing hit tunes that are better than the originals

Prepare to be blown away by these pint-sized pop stars singing hit tunes by Adele and Beyonce. Their voices are bigger than they are!




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What's the difference between Canadian Thanksgiving and American Thanksgiving?

It's colder up here and the harvest is earlier, but that's not the only reason Canadian Thanksgiving is different than American Thanksgiving.




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Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project aims to plant one million new trees by 2017

Toyota has donated 4,500 free trees for this March's giveaway for New York City residents.




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How snow can help build better wind turbines

The way snow dances around wind turbines is shedding light on the mysteries of how air turbulence behaves.




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IKEA is betting bugs are the future of burgers

IKEA's innovation lab, SPACE10, has been busy updating meatballs, burgers and hotdogs to focus on bugs, algae and plants.




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5 ways walking is better than running

Running and walking may have similar benefits, but are there times when is walking better than running?



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Why bananas are better than sports drinks

Study finds bananas do more than help you recover after exercise. They also help reduce pain and swelling.



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Study reveals gaps between Tea Party and everyone else on energy policy

A study from the Civil Society Institute reveals that party lines divide many people's feelings about global warming, energy independence and green jobs. Here a




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Are organic foods really about better nutrition?

A trip to Costa Rica reminds the author of the chemicals you avoid when buying organically grown products.




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When solar panels are a better investment than stocks

With the right rebates, solar panels can offer a return on investment far higher than you'll find in the S&P 500.




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Harvard betting on timber for endowment

The Harvard University endowment fund lost $10 billion in 2009. Unable to dump toxic investments, the university had to find new ways to recoup this 27 percent



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Panera Bread bets on humanity

Panera’s St. Louis Bread Co. in Missouri lets customers pay what they can.




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For a better conversation, take it outside

Being outdoors may create a better sense of connection between parents and young children, a new study finds.




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Young orcas eat better and live longer when grandma is around

A new study finds that the presence of grandmother helps younger whales thrive, just as with humans.




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Music may motivate you, but it won't necessarily make you better at sports

New study takes a closer look at the link between music and sports performance.



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A better world on $1,000 a day

The Pollination Project offers small grants to social-change startups — with big results.




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Elisabeth Moss loves sustainable New Zealand

'Mad Men' star turns contemporary detective in 'Top of the Lake'.



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Alarming rise in diabetes in children

While the scientist try to figure out why type 1 diabetes is on the rise, let's do our parts to make sure our kids don't develop type 2 diabetes.




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Basal insulin, omega-3s don't help diabetics, new study finds

Researchers present results of the ORIGIN study evaluating 12,500 patients in 40 countries.



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Diabetes drug may help prevent breast cancer

New research finds that a relativity cheap and safe diabetes medication may help prevent breast cancer.



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Paula Deen dishes on diet, diabetes -- and her new dress size

The Food Network host known for her outrageously caloric concoctions talks about how she's losing weight and why exercise isn't as 'addictive' as she'd been to




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Phthalates in nail polish, hair spray may increase diabetes risk

A group of chemicals found in personal care products may raise the risk of diabetes, a new study suggests.



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Study: Weight training may reduce diabetes risk in men

Combining regular weight training with aerobics may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 59%, researchers find.



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Statins: Benefits outweigh diabetes risk

Cholesterol-lowing drugs called statins have been shown to increase the risk of diabetes in some people, but this potential harm is outweighed by the benefits o



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Common virus may lead to Type 2 diabetes

Scientists find that adults infected with a common strain of the herpes virus are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those free of the virus.



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People who never knew they had diabetes are dying of it

A study finds that many people are dying due to a complication of Type 1 diabetes without knowing they had the disease.



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Alzheimer's could be reclassified as Type 3 diabetes

Could Alzheimer's really just be another form of diabetes, caused by eating too much junk food?



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Changes in gut flora linked to Type 2 diabetes

Researchers find distinct differences in the intestinal bacteria between patients who have type 2 diabetes and those who do not.



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Study finds strong link between psoriasis and diabetes

Researchers find patients with severe psoriasis were almost twice as likely to have Type 2 diabetes than those without the skin condition.



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Diabetes drug may help ovarian cancer patients

Metformin, an inexpensive and common diabetes drug, may fight ovarian cancer, according to a new study.



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Type 1 diabetes on the rise in children

New study finds that cases of type 1 diabetes are rising sharply, particularly among kids under the age of 5.



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A daily can of soda may raise diabetes risk

Drinking just one 12-ounce soda a day may increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes.




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Walking after dinner may reduce diabetes risk

New study finds that short, brisk walks after dinner may be more effective than other forms of exercise at preventing diabetes.



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For some diabetics, weight loss doesn't reduce heart risk

Diet and exercise can help people with Type 2 diabetes lose weight, but that weight loss may not translate into a lower risk of heart problems.



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To help prevent diabetes, go for whole fruit not fruit juice

A study shows that consumption of whole fruits helps reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes while consumption of fruit juice increased the risk.




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Can cinnamon help diabetes patients?

Cinnamon might improve not only the taste of apple pie and oatmeal but also the health of people with diabetes.




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Special teddy bear could help kids cope with diabetes

Children can feed Jerry the Bear, regulate his insulin, prick his fingers and even play games via the large screen on his chest.



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Diabetes drug won't help obese kids keep off weight

Few children who become obese are able to lose and keep off weight with diet and exercise alone.



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Can a Mediterranean diet prevent diabetes?

Following a Mediterranean diet may help prevent diabetes in people who are at risk for heart disease.




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Lifting weights may reduce diabetes risk

New study finds that pumping iron can cut a woman's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by up to one-third.



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What's the difference between Ceylon and cassia cinnamon?

Between Ceylon and cassia cinnamon, which is better and how do you tell them apart? Here's the scoop.




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Eating yogurt may reduce diabetes risk

New research shows that replacing unhealthy foods with a serving of low-fat yogurt can significantly lessen a person's risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.




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Diabetes mellitus: It's not always linked to obesity

Researchers warn health care providers that obesity is not the only factor that can contribute to Type 2 diabetes.



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High dose statins may increase diabetes risk

Study participants on higher doses of statins were 15 percent more likely to develop diabetes than those on lower doses.



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Gene variant raises diabetes risk tenfold

Researchers isolate a gene mutation that might give a strong indication on whether or not a person will develop type 2 diabetes.



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Diabetes medications may sometimes do more harm than good

New study may help doctors and patients find a better balance between diabetes control and quality of life.



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Diabetes medication may help prevent Alzheimer's

New German study finds that people taking this type of generic diabetes medication were less likely to develop diabetes.



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Prediabetes may raise cancer risk

Researchers find a strong association between elevated blood glucose levels and certain types of cancer.



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Blue-collar workers at greater risk for diabetes

New study finds link between long hours at manual labor jobs and Type 2 diabetes.



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Facebook knows you better than your friends

New research shows that just clicking the 'like' button reveals more about us than we realize.