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Friday, June 8, 2012

Top News Stories: May 31-June 7

Woman Running

Two diseases pose a global threat, how to relieve cancer-related fatigue, heart harms of overexercising, and more of this week’s top stories.

Chagas Disease FAQ
Is Chagas really the new “AIDS of the Americas?” Learn more about this disease and who’s at risk. Read more

Will Dark Chocolate a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
A new study examines the heart- and stroke-related health benefits of dark chocolate. Read more

Ginseng Relieves Cancer-Related Fatigue
Patients suffering fatigue during and after cancer treatment might find relief in the supplement ginseng, according to a new study. Read more

Untreatable Gonorrhea a Global Threat
The World Health Organization and CDC researchers have issued warnings that the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea is fast becoming untreatable as the bug quickly develops resistance to known treatments. Read more

Can Too Much Exercise be Harmful?
Athletes who train chronically for long-distance events may be harming their hearts by pushing themselves too hard. Read more

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