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Health - November 20, 2009
Skeletal analysis shows Homo floresiensis anatomy differed from modern-day humans
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Unraveling the 'Mad Cow' Mystery
Health - November 20, 2009
Key molecule identified by researchers
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New 'Skin' From Stem Cells
Health - November 19, 2009
Technique used in mice may offer hope to burn patients awaiting grafts
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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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Sounds May Help Solidify Memories While Asleep
Health - November 19, 2009
Deep sleep is an important time for consolidating memories, researchers find
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Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients
Health - November 18, 2009
Lab study finds that common surgical painkillers help cancer cells thrive
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The Mummies' Curse: Heart Disease
Health - November 17, 2009
Finding suggests atherosclerosis is as old as the pyramids, and not an ill of the modern world
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'Fearless' 3-Year-Olds Might Be Tomorrow's Criminals
Health - November 17, 2009
20-year study finds adults with records were more likely as tots to not be afraid
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Immunity to Swine Flu May Be Broader Than Thought
Health - November 16, 2009
And that may explain why the disease hasn't posed more problems, study says
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Tapping Into Curry's Health Benefits
Health - November 13, 2009
Curcumin capsules might boost body's ability to absorb potent antioxidant
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Health Advice: Why Is Our Progress Against Cancer So Slow?
By
Samuel Broder, M.D.
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Health - November 13, 2009
Deaths rates are down, but there's still much to be learned about beating the disease.
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Leukemia Drug May Help Some Ovarian Cancer Patients
Health - November 12, 2009
Sprycel limited the growth of cancer cells in lab study
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Gut Bacteria Might Be Making People Fat
Health - November 11, 2009
Study in mice suggests link between intestinal microbes, diet and obesity
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New Polyp Detection Method Could Be Cost-Saver
Health - November 10, 2009
Optical technology is as accurate as colorectal tissue examination, study finds
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Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer's
Health - November 10, 2009
Study in mice finds anti-inflammatories don't help those with existing disease
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Scientists Grow New Penile Tissue in the Lab
Health - November 9, 2009
Rabbits implanted with new cells regained sexual function, study says
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Howard University Research Center to Stay Open
By
Jeff Greer
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The Paper Trail - November 9, 2009
The school had flirted with closing a well-known research facility before students and alumni spoke up.
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Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants
Health - November 6, 2009
Novel protocol could provide new lung tissue for certain patients, researchers say
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Stem Cells Repair Acute Lung Injury in Mice
Health - November 5, 2009
Study findings may lead to way to prevent this cause of death in people
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Complete Horse Genome Sequence Revealed
Health - November 5, 2009
Findings could aid understanding of human diseases, scientists say
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Germs Mingle Most on Palms, Feet, Forearms
Health - November 5, 2009
Body-wide survey also finds unique mix of bacteria for each person
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Tapping the Power of the Local Library Anytime, Anywhere
By
David LaGesse
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Money - November 4, 2009
Public libraries offer free Web access to powerful and otherwise expensive databases.
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Household Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels
Health - November 2, 2009
PFCs are found in packaging, paper and exposures were evident in most people, researchers say
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Pumpkin May Fight Yeast Infections
Health - October 30, 2009
Age-old folk remedy may lead to new antibiotic therapy, study finds
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Scientist Throws Curve Into Breaking-Ball Debate
Health - October 30, 2009
Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher
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