Health
Heavy prenatal alcohol linked to childhood brain development problems
Heavy drinking during pregnancy disrupts proper brain development in children and adolescents years after they were exposed to alcohol in the womb, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health.
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Fish, But Not Fish Oil Supplements, May Shield Against Stroke
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Homelessness, Frequent Moves Affect How Kids Do in School
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No Long-Term Heart Risks From Breast Radiation
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Exercise and Weight Loss Give Brain a Boost, Study Finds
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Atlas of health and climate launches new collaboration between public health and meteorological communities
As the world’s climate continues to change, hazards to human health are increasing. The Atlas of health and climate, published today jointly by WHO and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), illustrates some of the most pressing current and emerging challenges.
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Body Fat May Affect Death Risk Among Breast Cancer Patients
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NIH researchers identify novel genes that may drive rare, aggressive form of uterine cancer
Researchers have identified several genes that are linked to one of the most lethal forms of uterine cancer, serous endometrial cancer. The researchers describe how three of the genes found in the study are frequently altered in the disease, suggesting that the genes drive the development of tumors.
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UN health agency marks World Polio Day with renewed efforts to eradicate the disease
Afghan child being vaccinated against polio in Herat City on 15 October 2012.
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Harvest Season Can Be Hazardous for Farmers
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