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Alcohol in Early Pregnancy May Prompt Fetal Cell Death
Even a few glasses of wine enough
to disrupt normal development, mouse study finds
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August 29, 2008
Mom's Smoking During Pregnancy Ups Preemie's SIDS Risk
Fetal exposure to cigarette smoke
appears to lower breathing recovery, study finds
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August 29, 2008
Most Youths Tried as Adults Had Psychiatric Disorders
Chicago study finds more than
two-thirds of them needed help with at least one illness
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August 29, 2008
Study Questions Flu Shot's Mortality Protection for Elderly
Canadian study found benefit to be
statistically insignificant...
August 29, 2008
Vaccines Seek to Offer Cradle-to-Grave Protection
While the shots still save young
lives, advances look to protect older folks, too
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August 29, 2008
Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Threat of Cerebral Palsy
Compound given to women at risk of
preterm birth cuts risk in half, study finds
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August 27, 2008
Study Links Spanking to Physical Abuse
Those who paddled were 3 times
likelier to use harsher punishments...
August 27, 2008
Drug May Lower Blood Pressure in Adolescents With Hypertension
Allopurinol, used to cut uric acid
levels, could work better than current options, study says
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August 26, 2008
Number of Uninsured Americans Drops
More children now covered by
government-sponsored programs, Census Bureau reports
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August 26, 2008
After Fits and Starts, New Hope for Psoriasis Patients
Doctors tout drugs called biologics
during Psoriasis Awareness Month...
August 25, 2008
Food Allergy Action Plan Can Keep Kids From Harm
Allergists recommend consulting
with school staff on avoidance strategies
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August 25, 2008
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