Health
U.S. National Institutes of Health study finds increases in risk of certain leukemias related to treatment
A new study describes the pattern of risk for one form of cancer, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), that has risen over the past three decades for adults who have previously been treated with chemotherapy for other forms of cancer, notably non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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Ukraine: Breakthrough for Cancer Pain
Vlad Zhukovsky, a cancer patient, in his bed.
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Untreated Depression May Cut Shingles Vaccine Effectiveness
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Lucky Dogs Get Shot at Diabetes Cure
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Hospitals report reductions in some types of health care-associated infections
Hospitals in the U.S. continue to make progress in the fight against central line-associated bloodstream infections and some surgical site infections, according to a report issued today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Catheter-associated urinary tract infections remained unchanged between 2010 and 2011.
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Young Children May Go Above and Beyond When Helping Adults
Even very young children understand that adults don’t always know best. When it comes to helping, 3-year-olds may ignore an adult’s specific request for an unhelpful item and go out of their way to bring something more useful, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
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Vaccine With Drug Payload Shows Promise Against Tumors
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Economy May Have Lasting Effect on Young People's Outlook
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Praising Kids for Efforts, Not Qualities, May Help Them Succeed
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Facebook Users Take 'Unfriending' Seriously, Survey Finds
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