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Breast-feeding Might Shield Women From Rheumatoid Arthritis
Childbearing had no such benefit if
baby was bottle-fed, researchers noted
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May 13, 2008
Therapy Yields Promise for Fatal Neurological Condition
Using harmless cold virus,
injecting healthy gene into brain slowed Batten disease
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May 13, 2008
Multiple Sclerosis Affects Children's Cognitive Skills
Low IQ more likely the younger a
child is at diagnosis, study finds ...
May 12, 2008
Problem Gambling Common Among Young Adults
U.S. survey estimates 750,000,
mostly males, are hooked...
May 12, 2008
Scoliosis: An Unnatural Curve
Treatment includes watchful
waiting, bracing and, sometimes, surgery
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May 11, 2008
Protective Eyewear Key to Sports Safety
Kids and pros need to play smart to
avoid devastating vision injuries, group says
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May 10, 2008
Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk
Study found high intake of compound
in fried foods, snacks, coffee upped chances of disease
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May 9, 2008
Fighting a Fungus That Thrives on Tomatoes
Scientists find disease-resistant
gene wards off fusarium wilt on leaves
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May 9, 2008
Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults
Study calls vaccination trials for
mothers, new treatments for elderly a priority
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May 9, 2008
Gene Variation Linked to Neuroblastoma, a Childhood Cancer
The variant is common in the
aggressive form of the disease, researchers report
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May 7, 2008
Some Weight-Loss Drugs Might Disrupt Brain Growth in Kids
Cannabinoid-blocking receptors
thwarted rewiring needed for neural development, mouse study
shows...
May 7, 2008
Imaging Advances Map Brain Areas Affecting Mood
Circuits involved with depression,
bipolar disorders could receive more targeted treatment
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May 6, 2008
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