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Waterpipe Smoking in Colleges Could Become Public Health Problem
They contain same toxins as
cigarettes, but users think they're safer, study finds
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May 14, 2008
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
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