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New Enterovirus Kills 26 Children in China

The number of children infected with the new deadly disease is above 12,000. At least 26 children in China so far have died from the disease.

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One-step Breast Cancer Treatment Combines Radiation, Surgery

The procedure, called intraoperative radiation therapy, takes less than an hour and eliminates the need for further radiation treatments.

Abdominal Fat Linked to Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease

Extra weight around the midsection is known to increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and early death.

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Ibuprofen May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk

These findings do not justify taking NSAIDs as a way to prevent dementia, researchers warned.

New Enterovirus Kills 26 Children in China

The number of children infected with the new deadly disease is above 12,000. At least 26 children in China so far have died from the disease.

New Bill Outlaws Genetic Discrimination

The bill would bar health insurance companies from using genetic information to set premiums or determine enrollment eligibility. Similarly, employers could not use genetic information in hiring, firing or promotion decisions.

New Cancer Drug Uses Light and Oxygen

Researchers at the Ontario Cancer Institute at Princess Margaret Hospital have successfully proven that cancer cells alone can be killed by a new cancer drug that is triggered by a laser light, a process known as photodynamic therapy (PDT).

07 Feb, 2008

Tobacco May Kill 1 Billion in This Century

Tobacco could kill one billion people in the 21st unless governments act now to dramatically reduce smoking, the World Health Organization said in a report Thursday.

 
25 Oct, 2007

Smoked Cannabis Proven Effective in Treating Pain

Smoked cannabis eased pain induced in healthy volunteers, according to a study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego Center for Medical Cannabis Research. However, the researchers found that less may be more.

 
22 Oct, 2007

Weight Gain Increases Breast Cancer Risk

Women who gain weight throughout adulthood rather than maintaining a stable weight may have an increased risk for breast cancer.

 
18 Oct, 2007

Relief for Women: Pap Smears and the Future

The new tests will be more accurate and find more early warning signs of cancer.

 
01 Oct, 2007

Baby Cold Medicines May be Banned

The sale of over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for young children may be banned by FDA.

 
14 Aug, 2007

Pot Bellies Linked to Early Signs of Heart Disease

New research shows that adding several inches to the waist—even if body weight still falls within a normal range—markedly increases the risk of unhealthy plaque build-up in the arteries of the heart and the rest of the body.

 
28 Jun, 2007

Death Rates Will Rise Because of Global Warming

Global warming will cause more deaths in summer because of higher temperatures.

 
27 Jun, 2007

White American Children Have Highest Rate of Diabetes

Each year 15,000 youths are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes which is the most common form of diabetes in children and teens.

 
19 Jun, 2007

Foie Gras May Cause Rare Disease

Pate de foie gras may transmit a dangerous little-known disease known as amyloidosis that can affect various organ systems in the body.

 
16 Jun, 2007

Fake Colgate Toothpaste Recalled, Antifreeze Found

Fake Colgate toothpaste is being recalled; versions include Regular, Gel, Triple and Herbal versions.

 
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