10/25/2011
Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Hits 28
Another 133 people sickened in 26 states, CDC reports
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10/25/2011
Pot Can Mimic Brain Changes Seen in Schizophrenia
Rats given a marijuana-like drug showed disrupted communications between brain regions, or 'cognitive chaos'
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10/25/2011
Genes Could Highlight Plavix Users at Clot Risk After Stent
Three gene types in heart patients and certain medications affected risk of dangerous clots
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10/25/2011
CT Scans May Pick Up COPD Early in Smokers
But whether it's cost effective isn't clear, expert says
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10/25/2011
Drug-Resistant Infections in Hospitals May Be Less Deadly Than Thought
Study found patient's overall health, injury severity more likely to determine survival
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10/25/2011
Viagra May Help Children With Rare Blood Pressure Disorder
Study found those with pulmonary arterial hypertension could exercise more easily after taking the drug
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10/25/2011
Parental Training May Benefit ADHD Kids Under 6: Report
Researchers find no evidence that meds help these youngsters, but parents' program seems effective
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10/25/2011
U.S. Health Officials Back HPV Vaccine for Boys
The sexually transmitted virus causes a range of cancers, including cervical, penile and oral malignancies
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10/25/2011
HIV Medication Patch Shows Promise in Early Trial
Could help patients adhere to treatment regimens, researchers say
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10/25/2011
Obesity May Hinder Flu Shot's Effectiveness
Study found antibody levels dropped more over time among those who weighed more
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10/25/2011
Sleepy Teens More Prone to Weight Gain: Study
Hormones may set stage for weight gain in kids who don't get enough shut-eye, researcher says
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10/25/2011
Some Asthma Drugs Raise Risk of Complications, Especially in Kids: Study
But pairing these long-acting beta-agonists with inhaled corticosteroids reduced risk
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10/25/2011
Drinking More Fluids Could Lower Men's Bladder Cancer Risk
The association was not as strong in older males who typically drank less water, study finds
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10/25/2011
Aging Brain's Decline May Hinge on a Gene
But exercise can help counteract this deterioration, study suggests
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10/25/2011
Soft Drinks Linked to Violent Tendencies in Teens: Study
But association could be due to poor parenting, researchers note
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10/24/2011
Soft Drinks Linked to Violent Tendencies in Teens: Study
But association could be due to poor parenting, researchers note
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10/24/2011
Study Casts Doubt on Hot Dogs' Link to Colon Cancer
U.S. mandate to cut wieners' nitrite levels hasn't led to lowered incidence of the disease
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10/24/2011
Daily Coffee May Lower Your Skin Cancer Risk
Researchers find association between caffeine consumption, basal cell carcinoma
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10/24/2011
Insomnia Might Boost Heart Attack Risk
Trouble sleeping may increase risk as much as 45 percent, researchers say
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10/24/2011
Taking Blood Pressure Meds at Bedtime May Be Better
Patients doing so had better heart health than those on a morning schedule, study shows
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