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Breakthroughs Offer Hope to MS Patients
Health
- July 6, 2008
Genetic advances, better drugs some highlights of fight against the disease
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New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer
Health
- July 2, 2008
Research also uncovers a genetic mutation that improves response to therapy
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Circulating Tumor Cells Reveal Insights Into Lung Cancers
Health
- July 2, 2008
Technology could one day help tailor treatments to individual patients, study says
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Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes
Health
- July 2, 2008
Study suggests explanation for these practices' health benefits
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Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease
Health
- June 30, 2008
Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes
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Genetics, Environment Shape Sexual Behavior
Health
- June 30, 2008
There's likely no one key reason for a particular orientation, research shows
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Highlights of the Week's Men's Health News
By Adam Voiland -
On Men
- June 27, 2008
Prostate cancer, deadly floods and thunderstorms, skin cancer, AIDS among gays, and HIV testing.
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Lack of Two Related Genes Disrupts Sleep Cycle
Health
- June 26, 2008
Finding important to kids with autism, retardation, who often have poor rest patterns
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ADHD Gene Doesn't Predict Response to Drugs
Health
- June 25, 2008
But variant is linked to disease severity, researchers report
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Gene Variant May Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease
Health
- June 25, 2008
The finding could open the door to improved treatments
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Cats Can Trigger Eczema in Some Infants
Health
- June 25, 2008
Babies with a genetic mutation and a cat at home were more likely to develop skin condition before age of 1, study finds
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Individual Genome Changes Over a Lifetime
Health
- June 24, 2008
Finding suggests dietary, environmental exposures may explain 'late onset' diseases
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Research Uncovers Clues to Lymphoma
Health
- June 24, 2008
Findings from mouse model could lead to new therapeutic targets
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One Gene May Be Key to Myeloma
Health
- June 23, 2008
The discovery holds promise as a treatment target for this diverse disease, experts say
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New Source of Heart Stem Cells Found
Health
- June 23, 2008
Expression of particular gene can help regenerate multiple tissue types
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Highlights of the Week's Men's Health News
By Adam Voiland -
On Men
- June 20, 2008
Human growth hormone, controversial genetic tests, and risky lawn-mowing behavior.
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Scientists ID Enzyme That Allows Dysentery Amoeba to Hide
Health
- June 19, 2008
Finding could lead to more effective treatments for diarrhea worldwide, study says
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Metabolic Syndrome May Be in the Genes
Health
- June 19, 2008
Certain DNA raises the odds of this cluster of heart risk factors, experts say
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Alzheimer's Protein Tied to HIV Progression
Health
- June 18, 2008
ApoE4 molecule appears to push a faster course of disease, researchers say
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Healthful Lifestyle Teaches Prostate Genes to Behave
By Bernadine Healy M.D. -
Health
- June 16, 2008
Living right—with a good diet, exercise, and low stress—brings out the best in your genes.
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Research Shows Why Statins Don't Work for Everyone
Health
- June 16, 2008
A key protein change can lessen the cholesterol-lowering drugs' effectiveness
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Gene Therapy Helps Dogs Stricken With Cancer
Health
- June 16, 2008
Treatment could eventually be used to improve lives of humans with disease, study says
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A Health Gift for Men on Father's Day
Health
- June 15, 2008
Be aware of your prostate cancer risk, experts advise
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Researchers ID Traits of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Health
- June 13, 2008
Findings could lead to diagnostic urine test for 10% of men with the disease
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Pursuit of Females Dates Way, Way Back
Health
- June 13, 2008
Skeletal findings suggest men fighting over women took place even in prehistoric times..
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