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Jul 06, 2008

Breakthroughs Offer Hope to MS Patients
Genetic advances, better drugs some highlights of fight against the disease

Food Allergens Show Up in Unexpected Places
Street vendors, fairs replacing trans fats with peanut oil -- all can spell trouble

Jul 05, 2008

Get Healthy: Your Middle-Aged Heart Will Thank You
It's never too late to start eating better, losing weight and exercising, studies find

How to Stay Out of the ER This Summer
Common sense and caution guarantee outdoor fun stays healthy, expert says

Jul 04, 2008

On Independence Day, Think Fireworks Safety First
Experts say leave the July 4 celebrations to the pros

Mom's Vitamin D Levels Affect Baby's Dental Health
Low concentrations may lead to enamel defects, early tooth decay, study finds

Anxiety, Shyness May Be Long-Lasting Traits
Brain mechanism present early in life predisposes people to worry, study finds

Gender Plays Role in Kidney Transplant Outcomes
Increased rate of graft failure when male organs donated to females, study finds

Jul 03, 2008

Playing It Safe With High School Sports
Coaches, trainers focus on prevention, better treatment for young athletes

Tongue-Driven Device Aids Handicapped
Magnetic tracer lets disabled control wheelchairs, perform other tasks independently

Medication Reduces Violence in Some Schizophrenics
Treating psychosis alone may not end risk; older drugs as good as newer ones, study finds

New Tests Assess Kids' Sense of Smell, Taste
Previous measures aimed at adults, but Australian team says these 3 gauges work better

Barcode Technology Flaws Put Some Patients at Risk
Nurses forced to use 'workarounds' to ensure medication errors are kept to minimum, study says

Working Hard When Tired Raises Blood Pressure
Finding suggests chronic fatigue may pose serious health risks

Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk
Could help prevent spread of disease in developing countries, study suggests

Compound in Red Wine Fights Ravages of Age
Resveratrol mimics the benefits of restricted calorie diets, study finds

Screening Athletes Could Cut Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
But ECG use controversial because of cost, number of false positives, study says

Kidney Cancer Vaccine Shows No Boost in Survival
But early-stage patients may benefit from further study of vitespen, researchers say

Lots of Sex May Prevent Erectile Dysfunction
It's the 'use it or lose it' principle at work, one expert says

SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction
Improper regulation of serotonin triggered sudden death in mice, researchers report

Jul 02, 2008

MRSA Infections Can Bug Fitness Buffs
Before heading to the gym, take simple steps to avoid the potentially deadly bacteria

New Ear Tube Device Helps Treat Infections Faster
Stainless steel rod reduces time of anesthesia, number of instruments inserted into canal

New Spanish Consumer Guide Compares Diabetes Meds
Publication aimed at assisting the 1 in 8 Hispanics with type 2 disease

New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer
Research also uncovers a genetic mutation that improves response to therapy

Hallucinogen Gives Lasting Spiritual Boost
Psilocybin may help treat patients with cancer, depression, drug abuse, study says

More 90-Plus Women Than Men Prone to Dementia
But far more women live to be that old, study authors note

New Hope Against the Cold Sore Virus
Driving herpes simplex out of hiding could bring about a cure, scientists say

Meditation, Yoga Might Switch Off Stress Genes
Study suggests explanation for these practices' health benefits

Smokeless Tobacco Products Do Raise Cancer Risk
Snuff, chew shouldn't be viewed as a safe alternative to smoking, experts say

Circulating Tumor Cells Reveal Insights Into Lung Cancers
Technology could one day help tailor treatments to individual patients, study says

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