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 A new study suggests that smokers who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy are at particular risk of suffering the complications associated with the disorder -- including preterm delivery, low birth weight and stillbirth.
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 An epidemic of dengue fever in the Caribbean and Latin America has increased the risk of an outbreak of the sometimes deadly mosquito-borne virus in South Florida, a bioclimatologist and dengue expert said on Tuesday.
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 Children's visits to the emergency room for serious food-allergy reactions may be on the rise, if the experience of one major U.S. medical center is an indicator.
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 While a stiff leg may help you run faster and jump higher, it may also make you more prone to sitting on the sideline, hints a new study of Australian Rules Football players.
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Study found neural patterns were most similar when people really 'got' each other

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Comparison scans between women with and without disorder show differences in gray matter: report

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 First-time moms who are older than 30, overweight or have breastfeeding difficulties on their newborn's first day may have increased odds of a delay in their full breast-milk production, a new study suggests.
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Expanding the time limit from 3 to 4.5 hours doesn't appear to delay treatment, study suggests

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 Kids shouldn't be forced to miss school because they have head lice, according to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Israeli team found sniffs could be translated into directives with special machine

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Drowning can happen 'quickly, silently, and without notice,' expert warns

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 Education efforts directed at doctors won't prevent overuse of popular ulcer drugs, a new study from the Netherlands shows.
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How request is treated may depend on your gender, race or religion, study finds

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27% of survivors had long-term cardiac dysfunction, Dutch study found

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 Overweight women with bladder-control problems can often improve those symptoms if they lose even a modest amount of weight, a new study suggests.
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Regulating 'good' and 'bad' levels may help prevent mood disorder among elderly, researchers say

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Finding suggests connection to family history and frame of mind

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 Although acupuncture is promoted as a way to induce labor in women who go past their due date, a new study adds to evidence doubting its usefulness.
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Cancer reports questionable; skin protection essential, they note

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'Negative' cultural tendency may insulate people against distress, research indicates

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 People who feel anxious and needy at higher risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, chronic pain and stroke, researchers find
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More than 200,000 U.S. kids go from the playground to the hospital each year, group reports

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Injuries are often 'predictable and preventable,' expert says

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Advice to cut risk includes using bug spray with DEET, eliminating still water sources

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 Many people with arthritis-related back pain might be prevented from getting long-lasting pain relief under the current management guidelines, US researchers said Friday.
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 Frozen eggs can be just as effective as fresh eggs for women trying to become pregnant through egg donation, new research suggests.
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 Many men suffer emotionally when their partner loses a pregnancy, new research shows. But they recover more quickly from their distress than women do, the study shows.
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 More focus urged for monitoring illegal sales of alcohol and limiting number of alcohol outlets
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 A new device lets people treat a common cause of dizziness in the comfort of their own home, Canadian researchers say.
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Study found they are more likely to develop triple-negative form of disease

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Study finds close ties between positive emotions, physical well-being

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 Science doesn't just help to invent new products, it can push existing ones.
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 It's known that obese children tend to have "flatter" feet than their normal-weight peers, but it has been unclear whether that reflects a potential problem in the foot's bone structure or simply extra fat padding. A new study suggests that it's both.
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 New research suggests that drinking lots of artificially sweetened beverages may be linked with an increased risk of premature births.
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 Make sure it's readily available and watch for signs of dehydration, doctor advises
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Many felt health-care providers judged them negatively, results showed

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Expert says docs may not take physical complaints seriously because of patient's mental illness

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One survey finds gaps still exist, while another shows law has had major impact

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Study found when woman's uterus, ovaries had been exposed at young age, risk was up to 12 times greater

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Jury still out on whether the treatment works in some infants, another doctor says

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 People who send off their saliva to genetic testing companies to find out their risk for prostate cancer or diabetes are likely to get different results, depending on the company they choose, government investigators told lawmakers on Thursday.
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Engaging the brain by switching things up a bit aids mastery of task, research shows

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 Middle-aged and older men who eat fish every day are less likely than infrequent fish eaters to develop a collection of risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke, a new study suggests.
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Effect was seen even when researchers factored out obesity, exercise

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 Their retinas respond less to black-and-white contrasts, scans found
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The emerging fungal infection can be deadly, but many mild cases may go unnoticed, expert says

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Adding more practical data from clinical trials would help physicians, patients, researchers say

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 Middle-aged adults born at the height of China's famine in the 1950s and 60s may have a greater risk of abnormally high blood sugar than those born just a few years earlier or later, a new study finds.
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It's not just 'practice makes perfect,' research suggests

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 People in most need of sight-preserving eyedrops may be the least successful in landing the therapy in their eyes, suggests a new study.
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Theater as therapy can work for many patients, experts say, enlightening audiences along the way

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Placental separation 3 times more likely if antibodies linked to gland disease are high, study shows

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Parents' motives range from punishment or sedation to amusement, research suggests

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 People with high levels of the so-called good cholesterol HDL tend to have fewer heart attacks but HDL may offer little protective benefit in people who take statins to lower harmful LDL cholesterol, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
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Many women should be offered a 'trial of labor,' new guidelines say

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One expert says treatment of the common knee injury is best decided case-by-case

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A cup a day not linked to miscarriage or preterm birth, new guidelines suggest

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Ability to make fine visual distinctions, sustain focus improved in study participants

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Researchers report some success 10 years after treatment, although some patients developed cancer

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 Pap smears in women under 21 do more harm than good, new guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) say.
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Enrollment in TIDE trial suspended after agency rules diabetes drug has heart risks

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3 protein fragments may drive immune response to gluten in those with genetic predisposition to the disorder

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Children of women 30 or older suffered greater harm from prenatal exposure to alcohol, researchers find

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Nearly 15 percent sought advice from trusted religious leaders, study found

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Gay, bisexual men shamed or assaulted as kids more likely to exhibit high-risk behavior, study says

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Men most at risk a decade before women, study finds

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Industry-funded research also finds the shot helps protect against precancerous growths

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 Routine HIV screening at a Colorado hospital identified only six more new cases than standard, targeted testing, according to a two-year study.
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 Melanoma is on the rise among certain groups of dark-skinned Floridians, new research shows.
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Study finds that outcomes are worse for daughters of affected women, vs. other parent-child pairings

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The drug failed to live up to preliminary promise, experts contend

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For those who start and stick with physical activity, benefits abound, experts say

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Only half got minimal dose at clinics studied; expanded global programs urged

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 Whites also increased their drinking, while blacks and Hispanics did not, researchers find
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Process safer, cheaper than using donated blood, study authors say

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Post-marketing research shows some serious side effects, but most are controllable

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More years spent in profession meant higher chances of developing disease

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Analysis more clearly establishes link between remedy, side effect

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Medicaid patients experience more problems after cochlear implant, report shows

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Emergency surgery, co-existing illness, age over 60 linked to deadly blood infection, study found

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The World Health Organization's emergency committee will not meet this week to review data on the H1N1 swine flu pandemic nor will it declare for now an end to the pandemic, a WHO spokesman said.

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 After your next appointment, would you want to read everything your doctor wrote about you and your health?
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 Soldiers may develop epilepsy from a head injury as many as 30 years down the road, hints a new study of Vietnam veterans.
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Vocalization differences heard in young children wearing them, study finds

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When used consistently before and after sex, antiretroviral halved chances of transmission

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Infection rates climb as income falls, regardless of race/ethnicity, CDC says

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Study found that 20 percent of those overweight at age 18 developed condition by age 35

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Data gleaned from first try can help gauge odds of pregnancy the next time, researchers say

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'Entire networks of gene interaction' affected by such exposure, researchers find

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Older adults who eat fatty fish at least once a week may have a lower risk of serious vision loss from age-related macular degeneration, a new study suggests.

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But researchers found no direct cause-and-effect with assisted reproduction technology

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Expert advises asking some questions before allowing X-rays or CT scans

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Study suggests a link, but cause and effect remains unclear, experts say

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Teens twice as likely to try smoking if they frequent stores plastered with cigarette ads, study shows

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Slower, pickier eating can arise in infancy, but growth tends to be unimpaired, study finds

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Treatment advances may help prevent progression to AIDS, expert panel says

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Almost half get the erroneous result, causing stigma and hampering trial enrollment, experts say

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New technology uses painless 'microneedles' to deliver immunization

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 Infections in British Columbia cut in half since regimen introduced in 1996, study finds
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High exposures tied to reduced heart rate variability in those with lung, heart disease, researchers find

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In-office test for ACL tear as accurate as more expensive methods, researchers say

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Implants vulnerable to friction, infection, instability, fracture and stiffness, specialist warns

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Youngsters who have trouble resolving problems with others also at risk of becoming bullies, victims or both, researchers say

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Hospitals with automated surveillance systems can better respond to outbreaks, survey suggests

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Severe heart disease more likely among women with the condition, researchers say

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Calf muscle shortens and Achilles tendon thickens over time, study finds

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 Screening method spots key proteins in stool, researchers say
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McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's sizzle increasingly fewer fries in the unhealthful fats, study shows

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 People with celiac disease and others who avoid gluten should beware that foods that are supposed to be naturally gluten-free are often contaminated, warns a new study.
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 When treating women with fibromyalgia, doctors should be on the lookout for depression and warning signs of suicide, according to a new study.
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 Some obese adults may be at increased risk of having their breathing difficulties misdiagnosed as asthma, a new study suggests.
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 Women who suffered a stillbirth during their first pregnancy are more likely than other women to lose their second pregnancy as well, a new study suggests.
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 When uterine tissue grows outside the womb
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 Men who use condoms every time they have sex are less likely to harbor the virus that causes genital warts than those who are less consistent about protection, a new study finds.
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Increased death risk noted in patients currently not recommended to start antiretrovirals: study

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 A gene that appears to protect people from sleeping sickness in Africa also appears to make black Americans four times more likely to develop kidney disease, U.S. and Belgian researchers reported on Thursday.
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 A two-step flu vaccine using DNA to "prime" the immune system and then a traditional seasonal influenza vaccine may be able to protect against all strains of the virus -- providing a long-sought "universal" flu vaccine, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
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Gene-tweaked insect can't be infected by parasite that spurs the disease, researchers say

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 Americans in certain lines of work, including transportation, food service and farming, may have a relatively high rate of risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke, a new study finds.
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But moderate drinking still appears beneficial over time, researchers say

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Health risks posed by an unauthorized change of medications could be great, experts say

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Minimally invasive procedure lets young people return to competitive-level sports, study found

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 U.S. officials reported a 400 percent increase over 10 years in the proportion of Americans treated for prescription painkiller abuse and said on Thursday the problem cut across age groups, geography and income.
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Children fared worse when mothers struggled with PTSD, depression, researchers say

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Oregon study finds 1 in 5 young kids exposed to more than the recommended 2 hours a day

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It absorbed nearly 50% of potentially damaging rays, but more study is needed, researchers say

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Survey finds that for 8 percent of couples, one partner believes bond is monogamous, but other does not

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But tactics should emphasize lifestyle change, not weight loss, survey suggests

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Vascular disease most likely cause of brain impairment in diabetics, research shows

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Rituximab could be first new therapy in 40 years against specific forms of vasculitis, researchers say

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Medicare plans to use data on returning patients as quality measure, but study questions validity

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 If you're trying to lose weight and keep it off, new research suggests you take up a diet and exercise plan that will help you lose a big chunk of weight right off the bat.
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 Squirting insulin up the noses of patients with early forms of Alzheimer's disease showed signs of improving their memory, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
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 Identifying dementia early can cut the cost of care by nearly 30 percent, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday, a finding that may reduce the heavy financial burden of the disease on the health care system.
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Industry-funded trials at greater risk of distortion than nonprofit or government-sponsored: review

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But many students visited places other than home, finds CDC report

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Impact of extra pounds worse for those who carry fat around their hips, researchers find

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Study finds no difference in outcome for lung exacerbations compared to hospital care

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Women who had ongoing support exercised more and were less likely to gain weight, researchers found

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7 to 8 hours is optimal for adults, but too much or too little raises health risks, study finds

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Without treatment, anxiety and depression can plague kids through adult years, experts warn

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Whites, blacks and Hispanics report different reactions to death of loved one, study finds

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 Those who first try hanging, suffocation tend to eventually kill themselves, research shows
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Rate found to be highest in youngest patients and decreased with age, study found

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Counseling ups odds for protected sex when 1 partner carries the virus, study finds

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 While some studies have suggested that acupuncture might boost a woman's chances of becoming pregnant through in-vitro fertilization (IVF), new findings question whether there is a true benefit.
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 Five percent of the population of Key West, Florida -- more than 1,000 people -- have been infected at some point with the dengue virus, government researchers reported on Tuesday.
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Combining high-tech and human interaction yielded psychological, physical benefits, study found

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But few older survivors are monitored for new cancers and other side effects of treatment, researchers say

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Many think their action wouldn't yield results -- except recrimination, study finds

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Early feeding practices can play critical role in kids' eating patterns, study suggests

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Older women with the leading tumor type can use aromatase inhibitors before or after tamoxifen

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Small study finds benefit for young people, but another expert says the research is too preliminary

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American Academy of Neurology now says diffusion MRI best for detecting blockage

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U.S. hospitals, patients are responding quicker to warning signs and treatment protocols

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 Older adults who get plenty of vitamin E in their diets may have a somewhat lower risk of developing dementia than those who consume less of the nutrient, a study published Monday suggests.
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From middle age to age 70, the sleep-time breathing disorder could pose a hazard, study suggests

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American Heart Association outlines strategies in a new scientific statement

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Study found small but significant reductions with weight loss

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The tests detect nearsightedness accurately but not farsightedness or astigmatism, study shows

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Larger brains may have more cells in reserve when the disease strikes, research suggests

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 The U.S. Veterans Affairs department published new rules on Monday meant to make it easier for veterans seeking treatment and financial support for post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD.
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 Older people with low levels of vitamin D appear more likely to have problems with memory, learning and thinking, suggesting low vitamin D could give an early warning for dementia risk, scientists said on Monday.
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Changes in diet, activity levels still best way to control weight, expert suggests

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Nearly 1 in 25 restaurant-linked outbreaks over recent decade tied to these popular items, experts say

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U.S.-Australian study finds mid-stage puberty a time for trouble

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Researchers suggest that universal testing may be a better option

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Women who developed the condition before have much greater risk of recurrence, study finds

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Massage, relaxation intervention produced no significant benefits, researchers say

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Both appear to reduce cognitive decline, two long-term studies contend

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A plan that includes simple precautions, emergency meds and a cell phone will leave you free to enjoy yourself

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Strict adherence to guidelines essential to help prevent disability, death, doctor says

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In some patients, the 2 diseases can arise together, experts note

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 Peanut allergy has proven to be a tough nut to crack. While there's still no way to make peanuts completely safe for people who are allergic to them, an experimental therapy may make them less deadly, report researchers from Germany and the US.
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 Anxiety increases heart patients' likelihood of suffering a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure, new research shows.
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 A combination of antidepressants, alcohol counseling and behavioral therapy may help curb violent tendencies in men with drinking problems, a small clinical trial suggests.
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Tularemia can come from ticks and can be passed to humans, experts warn

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But experts say heart tests save lives

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 When weighing the benefits of one weight-loss plan over another, dieters may want to consider what else might be cut with the calories and carbs, suggests a new study.
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More needs to be done to prevent this common injury, researchers advise

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Preterm births and teen pregnancy are down, but recession means more children now living in poverty

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Experts meet next week to pore over study data on controversial diabetes drug

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Extremely obese older children have a 40 percent higher risk of the painful digestive disease, researchers say

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Odds for squamous cell carcinoma seem to rise when the virus is present, but more research needed

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Preventive measures could cut serious illness, death rates in organ recipients, research shows

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High resting heart rate and low variability in beat rates may hint at future renal disease, researchers say

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 "Stealth fiber" increasingly added to processed foods, while not a problem for most, can cause gastrointestinal discomfort for some who may not know they're consuming too much of it, Minnesota researchers warn. The fiber is called "inulin."
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Women, less likely to suffer sudden cardiac death, received fewer lifesaving 'shocks,' study found

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Goal of reducing rate to 16 percent by 2010 won't be met, CDC says

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Using desflurane to put a patient to sleep for an hour of surgery equivalent to driving up to 470 miles, study found

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Eastern 'exercises' may aid heart, immune system, balance, bone health and quality of life, researchers say

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California study finds those covered by public health insurance less likely to make regular visits, if they go at all

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 Suggestions for choosing better foods
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32 percent reduced odds seen in postmenopausal women, but more study is needed, researchers say

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Daily readings and pre-agreed med changes yielded better results than standard care in study

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Adjusting for genetic history would improve results for asthma, COPD, study suggests

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Buying running shoes?

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California study finds patients with better care and outcomes after the online exchanges

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Scans showed shrinkage in areas related to mood, memory, researchers say

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Finding may lead to new target for genital herpes drug treatments, study suggests

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Devastating news relayed by phone, in public hospital locations, survey finds

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 U.S. cancer death rates are falling, with big decreases in major killers such as colon and lung cancer, the American Cancer Society said on Wednesday.
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Eye-enlarging 'circle' contact lenses can do real damage, group says

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One type of screening test appears to be less reliable in summer than in winter, Italian researchers found

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Attitudes, beliefs and knowledge appear to influence pain control, study finds

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Kids, elderly are most vulnerable, but experts say simple steps can help

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 Here's what can make them more likely
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 Recommendations for expensive treatments made for a genetic disorder called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency should be withdrawn because the drugs have no benefit, scientists said on Wednesday.
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Songbirds such as sparrows and thrushes carry various forms of bird flu and could potentially spread the viruses to pigs and poultry, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.

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In those with coronary disease, it would be better to focus on other heart risk factors, researcher advises

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European research adds to understanding of biology of cancer, expert says

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Risk of premature death can be much higher at 'high-risk' transplant centers, U.S. study finds

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Reduced staffing might be one explanation, researchers say

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Study finds it's no better than placebo in relieving discomfort or boosting quality of life

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 Anxiety seems to up odds for heart attack, death in people with cardiovascular trouble
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 Children and teenagers who smoke marijuana may have a somewhat heightened risk of developing depression, a new study suggests -- though whether the drug itself is to blame is not clear.
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 Measuring children's neck circumference could provide a quick, simple way to screen them for weight problems, a new study suggests.
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Findings challenge common myth about the illness, researchers say

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May result in the 'hyperinflammation' seen in the disease, researchers say

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CDC says thousands of lives are lost each year because people didn't get the tests

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Males with faulty BRCA2 have 1 in 12 chance of the illness by age 80, study finds

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Harassment of vulnerable teens via cell phone, Web is a growing problem, experts say

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 There are a number of causes
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Mothers who eat a high fat diet before and during pregnancy may be putting their offspring at risk of birth defects, scientists said on Tuesday.

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Kids, young adults who overdo TV, video games almost twice as likely to have problems, study finds

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High school pushed back start of day by 30 minutes, with good results

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Analysis of TV advertising also uncovers racial gap, researchers say

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 But it's the behavior, not the medication, that's to blame, researchers say
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 High levels of a blood protein called clusterin are linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, scientists said on Monday -- a finding which could pave the way for doctors to detect the disease before it takes hold.
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 To prevent injuries in babies, car seats should stay in the car. That's the message of a new study, published today in the journal Pediatrics, which shows that almost 9,000 infants go to the emergency room (ER) every year for car seat-related injuries that happen outside the car.
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Expert offers tips on using the body's own cooling mechanisms to stay safe during hot weather

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Parking the car, hopping on a bike helps health and environment, study finds

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Family, neighbors can save lives through simple precautions, researchers say

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U.S. health officials have created a Web site to help you quit smoking on July 4th

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 A new study confirms that children conceived via infertility treatment may have a higher-than-average risk of cerebral palsy -- explained largely by their higher rates of multiple births and preterm delivery.
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 Researchers have wondered whether replacing the small amount of testosterone women stop producing after having hysterectomies could improve the memory loss many postmenopausal women experience. But testosterone treatment may not improve women's memory skills after such surgeries, according to a new study, suggesting that it may not help other women after menopause either.
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 Weight loss loves company, hints new research.
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But it will be years until this gene therapy is tested in humans, researchers say

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Perception of unequal treatment hurts all siblings, researchers say

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Playing style of diagnosed inmates similar to those with certain type of brain damage, study found

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Including families in hospital discussions benefits trainees, children, parents, study finds

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 Parents who conceive through in vitro fertilization (IVF) can rest easy - their children will be just as moody as other teenagers conceived "the old fashioned way" but no more so or less so. That's the conclusion of new research from the Netherlands.
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Study finds patients living in conventional setting lose 14.5 years of 'potential life'

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A mother's healthy lifestyle, even before conception, can make a difference, they say

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Good night's shut-eye helps solidify 'prospective memory,' study finds

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Pneumonia, 2nd stroke can shave another 2 years off life span, researchers find

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CDC reports case of woman who contracted vaccinia virus, main ingredient in the shot

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TMP-SMX combo is used to treat urinary tract infections, researchers say

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 Do you need a reason to cut down on sweetened beverages?
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U.S. urges vaccination for children 12-23 months

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Variant could spur excess white blood cells, researchers speculate

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Reasons include diagnosis at more advanced stage, less access to lifesaving treatments, review finds

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 Why are some children taller than others?
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 Frozen blood from stored samples can be used to make cells resembling stem cells, researchers said on Thursday -- opening a potential new and easier source for the valued cells.
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Grouping determined whether person lived to 100 with 77% accuracy

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And 5,000 deaths of people under age 21 are linked to alcohol each year, U.S. study says

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'Morning after' pill shows early promise as treatment for non-cancerous uterine tumors, study says

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Finding may help in disease research, treatment and more, scientist says

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Those over 65 devote three times more of their waking hours to TV than younger people, study finds

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Using growth-inhibiting drugs beforehand might help, researcher suggests

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 A sleep disorder that tends to run in families
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Swedish report adds to controversy over the usefulness of the blood screen

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Regions needed to function during waking hours got a boost during shuteye, study says

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Abnormal results on memory test, PET scan linked to 12-fold increase in risk, study shows

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Study suggests a way to prevent the uncontrolled movements that halted earlier trials

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An immune cell that causes inflammation in autoimmune disorders may play a role in back pain, researchers find

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Findings may pave way for new treatments for alopecia areata, researchers say

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Families of critically ill patients may often take a more optimistic view of their loved one's condition than doctors do, even when they are given a specific estimate of the chances of survival, a new study suggests.

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But researchers stress it's not clear if activity directly lowers risk

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Survey found 40 percent of women who had had one weren't told of increased risk of another

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But the risk conferred by excess weight is no higher than in the West, study finds

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Promising research could lead to early detection, better treatment

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 Genzyme Corp warned on Tuesday that supplies of its Gaucher and Fabry disease drugs will likely be disrupted over the next few months as the company continues to struggle with limited inventory.
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 The mental health impacts of the BP oil spill will dwarf those encountered after the last major oil spill off U.S. shores, a sociologist who studied the Exxon Valdez spill told Florida volunteers on Tuesday.
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