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Scientists and Olympians, philanthropists and peacemakers, presidents and activists, Jonathan Sprout sings about them all, making history fun.

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Dreams have come true for all who hate to workout. Researchers have discovered two drugs that when paired together have similar results to exercising.

Many people are not aware that America had a swine flu scare back in 1976. What lessons can we learn from that episode?

The soon to be released documentary Hidden From Light is a heart wrenching look at the efforts of U.S. doctors operating on Guatemalan children with skin cancer.

Influenza vaccines of egg, tissue-based, injected and nasal types, provide immune protection to populations of people at risk. Overall, vaccines are effective and safe.

Paul Farmer's organization Partners In Health is an advocate for the world's poorest and founded on the belief that everyone deserves the same standard of health care.

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Studies show that choosing to exercise and engage in stimulating activities regenerates damaged or aging brain cells.

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