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That May Not Be a Cold, Could Be Fall Allergies

Ragweed, mold most common allergens this time of year.

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Study reveals genomic similarities between breast cancer and ovarian cancers

The Cancer Genome Atlas, supported by NIH, finds shared genomic features that could aid treatments

One subtype of breast cancer shares many genetic features with high-grade serous ovarian cancer, a cancer that is very difficult to treat, according to researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health.

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Gene Study Yields New Clues to Breast Cancer

Research involving 348 tumors shows the disease is varied, but also points to treatments.

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Bride's Wedding Jitters May Forecast Stormy Marriage

Women hesitant to marry have much higher rate of divorce, study finds.

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Dark matter DNA active in brain during day — night cycle

NIH study of rats shows DNA regions thought inactive highly involved in body’s clock

Long stretches of DNA once considered inert dark matter appear to be uniquely active in a part of the brain known to control the body’s 24-hour cycle, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

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Vaginal delivery safe for head first births before 32 weeks

NIH study compares early preterm birth outcomes for caesarean, vaginal deliveries

Infants born to mothers attempting to deliver vaginally before the 32nd week of pregnancy are as likely to survive as those delivered by a planned cesarean, provided the fetus is in the head-first position, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health.

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Positive Outlook Boosts Likelihood of Healthier Lifestyle

Better diet, fitness reported among those who feel in control of their destiny.

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Making People Sign Forms at the Top May Keep Them Honest

Signing first triggers people's self-awareness, making it harder for them to cheat

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Lab Contamination Behind Debunked Link Between Virus, Prostate Cancer

'XMRV' also once thought to cause chronic fatigue syndrome.

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Scientists Focus on Factors Behind Asthma Attacks

Findings could pave way to reducing 2 major airway symptoms

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