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Developmental Delays Linked to Nicotine Gene?
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Obese Teen Girls at Higher Risk for MS
A new study suggests teen girls with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more kilograms are more likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) as an adult. Read More > -
Healing Scar Tissue: Hope for Spinal Cord Injuries
Researchers have developed a new enzyme to break down dense scar tissue that builds up on the spinal cord after central nervous system damage. Read More > -
Lower Cholesterol, Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer
Concerns that low cholesterol leads to cancer may have caused unnecessary fear. A pair of studies now suggests lower cholesterol may actually reduce a man's risk of prostate cancer. Read More > -
For Big Athletes, 'Fat and Fit' a Myth
Superior size and strength can mean championships, scholarships and million-dollar paydays for today's athletes. But a comparison of professional baseball players and football players reveals that the larger professional athletes -- specifically football linemen -- are at greatly increased risk of cardiometabolic syndrome. These findings come on the heels of media reports suggesting that professional football players are twice as likely to die before age 50 as professional baseball players. Read More > -
Saving Younger Knees
Most people take about 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. In the average lifetime, that's 115,000 miles. Most cars wear out by then -- so why shouldn't your knees? More than 400,000 people will need knee replacements this year, but before Gen Xers go for the total trade-in, there's a new option that will keep younger knees in place -- longer. Read More > -
Replacing Worn Out Wrists
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Healthy Gums Equal Healthy Babies
