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Genes Play Role in Baby's Sleep at NightWhether a baby sleeps through the night is partly genetic, a new study of twins finds.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Will Allergies Be Worse in 2013?Environmental factors are expected to worsen suffering from allergens.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Blind Eye May Not Doom Pitcher's CareerPitcher Juan Sandoval is trying to make the major leagues with sight in only one eye.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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6 Ways to Hold the SodiumEasy, common-sense strategies for cutting back on the salt.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Treating Gum Disease May Treat Erectile DysfunctionMen with erectile dysfunction who received treatment for their inflamed gums reported their erections improved in three months, a new study finds.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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7 Gadgets to Keep Your Child Safe & HealthyHere's a look at seven gadgets aimed at improving kids' health, along with expert tips for what parents may want to consider when making a purchase.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Autism Linked to Fever or Flu in PregnancyChildren may be more likely to develop autism if their mothers had the flu a prolonged fever during pregnancy, a new study suggests.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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4 Aging Signs May Reveal Heart Disease RiskPhysical features that are commonly associated with aging — such as a receding hairline or a crease in the earlobe — may also signal an increased risk of heart disease, a new study says.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Scenes of the Meningitis Outbreak: Patients Grapple with Uncertainty, FearBy Joe Brownstein Published
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Even Healthy Lungs Hold Bacteria CommunitiesBy Joe Brownstein Published
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Health Problems in Teens Linked with Worse Cognitive SkillsTeens with metabolic syndrome (a collection of symptoms linked with diabetes and heart disease) do worse on tests than their healthier counterparts, a new study says.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Cancer Drug Helps Patient Despite Faltering in TrialsA cancer drug that isn't passing muster in clinical trials may still be the answer for some patients
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Air Pollution Linked with Stillbirth RiskA new study of air pollution levels in New Jersey has found an increased risk of stillbirths among women exposed to specific pollutants.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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The Tiniest Patients: Fetal Surgery Delivers Big ResultsFetal surgery researchers are looking for ways to reduce risks, operate earlier, and treat more conditions.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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New Fetal Genome Sequencing Could Spot DisordersA new technique that reveals a fetus's genes without an invasive test could lead to a test for more genetic disorders.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Lack of Sleep May Boost Diabetes RiskPeople in an experiment who slept for just six hours per night developed pre-diabetes after three weeks.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Sex Infections Expert Looks to Social Networks for HelpThe U.S. approach to curbing the spread of sexually transmitted infections needs an update, an expert says.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Social Media Helping to Counter Health MythsHealth myths and misinformation spread on the Internet, but public health experts say they are increasingly turning to social media to counter bad information with the facts.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Circumcision Linked to Lower Prostate Cancer RiskMen who are circumcised may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer, a new study suggests.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Melanoma Patients' Reaction to Drug Sheds Light on TreatmentThe melanoma drug Zelboraf can halt the cancer's progression, but eventually the drug stops working and patients relapse. A new study may explain why, and point to new treatment options.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Cancer Drug May Treat Alzheimer'sThe drug bexarotene, already approved as a cancer treatment, may reverse Alzheimer's disease in its a early stages, a new study in mice suggests.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Distraction Reduces Pain, Study FindsDistracting yourself from pain makes you hurt less, and even works better than the placebo effect, a new study finds.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Pregnant Women Over 50 'Do Pretty Well' Study FindsA new study of women age 50 and older who had children using donated eggs reveals that pregnancy at this age carries about the same risks as similarly induced pregnancies in younger women.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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Massage May Enhance Exercise Benefits, Study FindsMassage do more than just make you feel good -- a new study shows that a massage after a workout reduces inflammation and revs up your muscles' ability to make energy.
By Joe Brownstein Published
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