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Why NASA can't examine Martian water

Space law prevents rovers from contaminating H2O on Mars.




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Can we protect astronauts from radiation?

Magnetic force fields may be the secret to deep space exploration.




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NASA is growing Martian gardens to prepare for life on Mars

The space agency is trying to understand what vegetables may thrive on the red planet, and how to help them do so.




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Massive Martian hole suggests something (someone, maybe?) has been digging around

NASA has just released an image of a unique hole on the surface of Mars.




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United Arab Emirates to build Martian mini-city

The massive Mars colony simulation located in the Dubai desert will be designed by Danish architect Bjake Ingels.




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NASA just came up with a brilliant way to turn Martian soil into rocket fuel

The plan to manufacture fuel on Mars instead of on Earth could make human missions to Mars more practical.




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Take a listen to a Martian sunrise

Using data from a photo of a Martian sunrise, scientists have created the 'sounds' of that sunrise.




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NASA's record-setting Mars Opportunity rover is officially dead

The rover was originally meant to only live for 90 days.




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William Baldwin goes paperless

Steven Baldwin stars in 'Be My Valentine' on Hallmark Channel with Natalie Brown.



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Emily Deschanel raises a toxin-free, vegetarian baby

'Bones' star juggles hit show and eco-conscious motherhood.



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He lived in a cave for a year, made millions selling fake teeth, and now has a TV special

The backwoods genius of 'Billy Bob's Gags to Riches' lives high off low-brow novelties.



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Historian sheds light on 'The Monuments Men'

A new George Clooney film and a National Geographic documentary tell the true story of the art experts who foiled Hitler in World War II.



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'Lunch Hour' exposes the crisis in the cafeteria

James Costa's new documentary looks at childhood obesity, school food and what fuels all those unhealthy cravings.




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Olivia Newton-John launches 'One Tree Per Child' campaign

Global effort will start in the U.K. city of Bristol — with over 36,000 children from 130 schools planting saplings.



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The once hopelessly polluted Anacostia River is making a comeback

Conservation photographer Krista Schlyer is documenting the people, wildlife and landscapes of America's 'forgotten' river.



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Your daily dose of turmeric, now in a cordial

New Hampshire distillery Tamworth turns the healthy spice into a tribute to Alexander Von Humboldt, the "forgotten father of environmentalism."




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Global warming isn't on 'hiatus'

The Montreal Protocol, which phased out ozone-killing gases, has helped. Meanwhile the oceans are warming faster than ever.



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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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Artificial sweeteners: Not a silver bullet for weight loss

A joint scientific statement reveals that the use of sugar-free products doesn't necessarily guarantee a smaller waistline.



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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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Dancing away dementia with salsa and danzón

A Chicago group is urging seniors to cha-cha-cha in an effort to ward off Alzheimer's, a disease that affects a disproportionate amount of Latinos.



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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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