SCIENCE BUZZ – Gastric bypass surgery can cure obesity, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and reduce the risk of cancer. A recent report by 60 minutes is drawing attention to the benefits of gastric bypass surgery. The operation can reduce your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Now you have an excuse other than vanity for getting your stomach stapled. You will also save money on donuts, egg rolls, and other tempting fried foods.

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1. Gastric Bypass Cures Obesity, Cancer, and Diabetes According to 6o Minutes Report (Video)
2. I Had No Idea “Gastric-Bypass Surgery Causes Immediate Remission of Type 2 Diabetes, Stops Sleep Apnea, and May Even Reduce the Incidence of Obesity-related Cancer”
3. Gastic Bypass Surgery Video With Lots of Guts
4. Oklahoman Fatties Cure Their Diabetes With Gastric Bypasses
5. 10 Celebrities That Got Gastric Bypass Surgery
6. Oprah Talks With American Idol’s Randy Jackson About His Gastric Bypass

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SCIENCE BUZZ – Workers at a pork plant are the first cases of a new disease. Doctors aren’t sure yet what has caused the rash of strange neurological diseases at a pork processing plant in Austin, Minnesota, but it may have something to do with working in close proximity to atomized pig brains. The CDC is investigating - no word yet on when they’ll be sending in Dustin Hoffman.

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1. It’s Like “Outbreak” Meets “Fargo”
2. “Blowing Brains” May be the Way The Disease Spreads
3. Don’t Worry, It Doesn’t Spread Until You Routinely Liquify Pig Brains
4. Disease May Have A Name: Progressive Inflammatory Neuropathy

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