- Fluoride May Be Linked to Decreased IQ, Says “Limited Data,” Hard-to-Interpret Study
- First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
- Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts
- DoxyPEP Lowers Rate of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Data Suggests
- Multilingual Children with Autism Show Improved Cognitive Function
- Access to Medical Test Results Is Confusing, Anxiety-Provoking
- Caregivers Face Mental, Physical Health Risks
- U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge
- Brain Volume, Health Linked to Socioeconomic Status
- Cruise Passenger Dies Amid Norovirus Outbreak That Sickened Dozens
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Fatty Fish May Curb Eye Risks for Diabetics, Study Finds
Those who ate 2 servings a week were 48 percent less likely to develop diabetic retinopathy
- Posted August 18, 2016
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Knee Surgery Rarer, but Problems More Likely, for Minority Patients
More than 600,000 knee replacements a year are done in U.S.
- Posted August 18, 2016
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Smoking Bans in Affordable Housing Benefit All: Study
Secondhand exposure lowered, and smokers more likely to quit
- Posted August 18, 2016
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Improper Use of Contact Lenses Can Trigger Serious Eye Damage, CDC Says
Too often, lens-linked infections lead to corneal scarring and other vision issues, study shows
- Posted August 18, 2016
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Could Diet in Pregnancy Raise Child’s Odds for ADHD?
Study underscores importance of good prenatal nutrition
- Posted August 18, 2016
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Zika Kills Vital Nervous System Cells in Adult Mice, Study Finds
Researchers are investigating why the virus is attracted to neural stem cells in the brain
- Posted August 18, 2016
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Two Genes Might Help Predict Breast Cancer Survival
Research suggests that tracking DNA activity patterns may someday help women with certain tumor types
- Posted August 18, 2016
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Peanut Allergy Treatment: The Earlier in Childhood, the Better
Exposure therapy for infants and toddlers leaves 4 out of 5 'desensitized,' study finds
- Posted August 18, 2016
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Many Hispanics, Poor Still Without Health Insurance: Report
Majority live in states that haven't expanded Medicaid, survey finds
- Posted August 18, 2016