Subscribe to this tag Unraveling the 'Mad Cow' Mystery
Health - November 20, 2009
Key molecule identified by researchers
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For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope'
Health - November 19, 2009
Study in mice could lead to treatment for learning deficits, researcher suggests
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MS Need Not Preclude Pregnancy
Health - November 18, 2009
Study finds complications no greater overall than for other women
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Research Sheds Light on Causes of Parkinson's
Health - November 15, 2009
Gene mutations linked to both common and rarer hereditary forms of disease
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Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders
Health - November 13, 2009
Wave of disabilities could overburden health-care system, researchers fear
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Pneumonia Drug Promising Against Form of Muscular Dystrophy
Health - November 12, 2009
In studies with mice, pentamidine combats genetic defects that lead to myotonic dystrophy
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Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death
Health - November 11, 2009
Cases in Mexico show young more likely to get sick, but elderly more likely to die
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Ventilation Positions Comparable in Lung Syndrome Patients
Health - November 10, 2009
Face up or down doesn't affect death risk for acute respiratory distress, study finds
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Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship
Health - November 10, 2009
Patient/caregiver roles often take the place of a partnership, researchers say
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Acceptance of Chronic Illness Helps People Move On
Health - November 10, 2009
Hoping for recovery may actually prevent happiness, researchers say
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Teen Obesity Ups MS Risk in Women
Health - November 10, 2009
Researchers suspect lower vitamin D levels may be to blame
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Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
Health - November 6, 2009
Check out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says
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Early Relapse of MS May Mean Fewer Issues Later
Health - November 6, 2009
Short-term limitations seem to wane as years go by, researcher says
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Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns
Health - November 5, 2009
Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests
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Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'
Health - November 5, 2009
Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy
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Restless Legs May Vary by Race and Gender
Health - November 2, 2009
Blacks are less likely, women more, to develop the disorder, study finds
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Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
Health - October 31, 2009
Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say
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Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors
Health - October 30, 2009
New findings contradict previous reports of increased risks of dementia
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Doesn't Promote Cancer
Health - October 29, 2009
No added risk among patients taking immunosuppressants, research shows
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Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
Health - October 28, 2009
Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking
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All New Dialysis Patients at Increased Risk of Death
Health - October 27, 2009
Higher mortality rates not restricted to those with cardiovascular disease, study finds
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Bowel Disease Treatment May Raise Skin Cancer Risk
Health - October 26, 2009
Rates of non-melanoma cancer higher in patients with Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, study finds
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Sebelius: There Will Be Swine Flu Vaccine for All Who Want It
Health - October 26, 2009
But the HHS secretary admits that delays are limiting supplies so far
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Sperm May Play Role in Transmission of HIV
Health - October 26, 2009
Semen isn't the only way men spread virus during sex, new research shows
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Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Hereditary Eye Disease
Health - October 24, 2009
Youngest patients have best chance at some visual recovery, research suggests
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