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Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness photo
Written by Christian Nordqvist
America's rising rates of obesity in virtually all age groups is partly due to biological factors, researchers from the Cincinnati Diabetes and Obesity Center reported in the journal Cell Metabolism...
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Alzheimer's / Dementia photo
Written by Christine Kearney
A statement released by The Obama Administration claims there are going to be new measures taken against battling Alzheimer's disease...
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Pediatrics / Children's Health photo
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Spanking children may harm their long-term development, making them more aggressive towards their peers, siblings, parents, as well as spouses later in life, researchers from the University of Manitob...
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Is Economy Class Air Travel Linked To Blood Clot Risk? Apparently Not
Online Dating Falls Short, But Offers Some Benefits
Smoking Speeds Up Male Cognitive Decline
Merck Has Positive Results With New Insomnia Drug
Mild Alzheimer's Might In Fact Be Mild Cognitive Impairment

Other Medical and Health News for today

News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: Feb. 6, 2012
Potential Biomarker Identified For Osteoarthritis
Genetic Variant Increases Risk Of Common Type Stroke
Faster, More Efficient Protein Labeling Developed By Chemists
Key To Immune Cell's 'internal Guidance' System Discovered
More Accurate Diagnosis Of Genetic Mutations Expected Using New Virtual Tool
Preventing Obesity Through Positive Parenting During Early Childhood
How Autoreactive T Cells Slip Through The Cracks
Based On CE Analysis Of Oral Medications, ACP Recommends Metformin To Treat Type 2 Diabetes
A Child's Long-Term Development May Be Harmed By Physical Punishment

News From The Annals Of Internal Medicine: Feb. 7 2012
A Particular Breast Cancer Subtype May Respond To Drugs Targeting Chromosomal Instability
Directing Stem Cells To Increase Bone Formation And Bone Strength
Researchers Find Additional Benefits Of Cord Blood Cells In Mice Modeling ALS
Simultaneously Confronting HIV/AIDS, Malaria, And The Need For Clean Water Improves Health At A Lower Cost
New Analysis Finds No Antidepressant-Suicide Link In Youths
Clues To Common Birth Defect Found In Gene Expression Data
New Prostate Cancer Drug Target Identified
The Pathway To Losing Fat Is Heavily Influenced By A Hormone Produced In The Heart
As A Control Measure During Pandemic Outbreaks, School Closures Should Be Considered

Increased Risk Of Fatal Side Effects From 3 'Targeted' Cancer Drugs
Taste Receptors Discovered In Pancreatic Beta Cells Can Sense Fructose And Stimulate Insulin Secretion
Oncology Translational Imaging For Early Phase Anticancer Drug Development - Conference, 14-15 March 2012, London
Silver Compounds Found To Be Toxic To Cancer
Study Identifies Molecular Switch That Allows Melanoma To Resist Therapy
'Biopsy In A Blood Test' - Effective New Diagnostic For Cancer
After Concussion, Over-Reliance On Computer Tests In Return-To-Plan Decisions Questioned
One In Ten Cases Of Diabetes Goes Untreated
Harmful Bacteria On Raw Chicken Reduced By A Zap Of Cold Plasma
Breakthroughs Demonstrate Importance Of Targeted Therapies For Lung Cancer

Older Women With High Triglyceride Levels At High Risk Of Stroke
Reviewing Ways To Balance The Benefits Of Oxaliplatin With Its Side Effects When Treating Colon Cancer
The Toxic Role Of Tau Oligomers In Alzheimer's
Non-Invasive DNA Test That Identifies Down Syndrome In Pregnancy Can Also Detect Trisomy 18 And Trisomy 13
Growth From Birth To Adulthood And Peak Bone Mass And Density Data From The New Delhi Birth Cohort
No Breast Cancer Protections From Soy Isoflavone Supplements
Parasites Or Not? Transposable Elements In Fruit Flies
Researchers Weigh Methods To More Accurately Measure Genome Sequencing
Minimally Invasive Treatment Dissolves Blood Clots In The Brain And Lowers Risk Of Brain Damage After Stroke
New Procedure Repairs Severed Nerves In Minutes, Restoring Limb Use In Days Or Weeks

Breastfeeding And Lung Function At School Age: Does Maternal Asthma Modify The Effect?

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