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Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study

But simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report


Could Statins Raise Diabetes Risk?

Some popular brands associated with high blood sugar levels in study, but odds of problems are low


Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition

Seniors taking them had side effect that has been linked to glaucoma, small study finds


Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain Why

Itch is a sensation distinct from others, such as pain, researchers say


Health Highlights: May 23, 2013
  • 'Nanoparticle' Flu Vaccine Could Be an Advance

  • Mystery Illness Kills 2 in Alabama


Health Tip: Caring for Baby's Heat Rash

Keep skin cool and dry


Health Tip: Help Prevent Water Contamination

Suggestions for people with a private well


How Many Calories in Your Fast-Food Meal? Guess Again

Diners underestimated by as much as 500 calories in study


Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child's Brain Development

Mothers with deficiency had kids with lower IQs and reading ability, researchers say


Modified Polio Virus May Help Fight Brain Tumors, Study Suggests

Treatment is harmless to normal cells but attacks cancer cells; finding is preliminary, researchers say


People With Borderline Personality Disorder May Misinterpret Facial Emotions

In studies, patients sometimes saw anger in a 'neutral' face and reacted to that threat


Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment

Skin cancer drug had no effect on brain plaques in mice, three separate research teams report


Shortage of Key Drug Hampering U.S. Efforts to Control TB: Report

Many health departments have altered treatment practices; CDC officials working to solve the problem


Statins May Hamper Workout Results

Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study


Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds

Girls and obese children are likelier to take advantage of this knowledge


Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds

High blood pressure, other complications seen in adolescence


U.S. School Kids Should Get Hour of Exercise Daily: Report

Physical activity helps them do better academically and socially, experts say


U.S. Teen Birth Rate Plummets: Report

Since 1991, rate has dropped by nearly half, health officials find


 

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