A new report says the worldwide diabetes epidemic will explode over the next 20 years. Betty Nguyen reports.
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A panel of pediatricians is making a major change to medical guidelines for children, saying all kids between the ages of 9 and 11 should be screened for high cholesterol. Dr
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Number of people with diabetes mellitus predicted to reach 552 million in next two decades
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My company recently moved to a new space, and even the slightest changes made a big difference in employee morale. My e-mail marketing company, VerticalResponse, is growing steadily.
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Selling food is a lot like anything else: You need a good story. Robert Earl, left, and the Earl of Sandwich enjoying a sandwich at Earl of Sandwich
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Next time you stand in front of your closet with no idea what to wear, remember there’s an army of wannabe Anna Wintours and Rachel Zoes on Polyvore.com, ready to crank out trendy head-to-toe looks by tapping a vast database of designer apparel and accessories. Next time you stand in front of your closet with no idea what to wear, remember there’s an army of wannabe Anna Wintours and Rachel Zoes on Polyvore.com ready to offer inspiration.
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Lauder, one of originators of pink ribbon campaign, died of complications of ovarian cancer
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One of the smallest unmanned drones in the world has the diameter of a Frisbee, fits in the palm of a hand, and looks like a miniature Star Wars X-wing. The SQ-4 UAV isn't just a tiny surveillance vehicle; it's also on the cutting edge of the new wave of nanodrones
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New tools to make your next business trip a little less headache-inducing. Heading out on a business trip? Check out the latest in travel websites: They’ll help you find the best hotel deals, connect with other travelers, and even suggest things to do as you pass over cities along your flight route
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The creation of cement is an incredibly polluting process, but Stanford scientist Bret Constanz has found a way to mimic the way coral works, by creating cement from CO2 and water.
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Breaking news from your editors at Fast Company, with updates all day. Netflix Inks Content Deal With Lionsgate U.K.
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Wondering what to buy for those tech-savvy people in your life? These gadgets are the must-have gifts this holiday season.
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The purpose-driven company is lead by someone who has a reliable inner compass guiding them.
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Thanks to a hands-on style and "The Walking Dead"'s success, executive producer Gale Anne Hurd has a full slate of films, TV series and comics, including a project with Frank Darabont. The zombie apocalypse has been very, very good to Gale Anne Hurd.
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Recently an article was published on www.mainstreet.com about the Ten Companies with the Toughest Interview Questions , questions that would make anyone nervous if they were put on the spot and asked these questions in a job interview. The idea is to see how people think on their feet, how they decipher a problem or issue, and how they go about processing a problem. It's not necessarily about if they got the answer "right" (many of the questions don't even have a right answer), but what was the candidate's thought process?
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