Health
Rare cancers yield potential source of tumor growth
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have discovered a genetic mutation that appears to increase production of red blood cells in tumors.
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Skin Doctor Offers Tips to Reduce Acne
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NIH expands safe infant sleep outreach effort
The U.S. national campaign to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome has entered a new phase and will now encompass all sleep-related, sudden unexpected infant deaths, officials of the National Institutes of Health announced today.
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No significant difference in asthma control across three approaches to adjust medication dose in mild asthma
A study comparing three common approaches to periodically adjust the dosage of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for people with mild asthma has found no detectable differences in how often a person's asthma worsened. The methods examined in this study were a patient-guided modification based on symptoms, an assessment made by an examining physician, or the results of a breath test to measure inflammation.
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Risk-Glorifying Video Games May Lead Teens to Drive Recklessly, New Research Shows
Teens who play mature-rated, risk-glorifying video games may be more likely than those who don’t to become reckless drivers who experience increases in automobile accidents, police stops and willingness to drink and drive, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
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Secondhand Smoke Linked to Memory Problems
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Stressful Job Might Be Tough on the Heart
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Child mortality rates down sharply but more progress needed – UN report
A mother and her newborn baby at the Maternal and Child Health Training Institute for medically needy in Dhaka.
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