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Is Summer Peak Time for Diabetes Tied to Pregnancy?

Swedish study suggests, but can't prove, that rising temperatures might raise risk.

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Dosing Errors Common With Kids' Liquid Meds

Parents make fewer mistakes using oral syringes compared to cups, study finds.

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Why Some Women Find Good Sleep Tough to Get

Researchers rule out menstrual cycle as the culprit.

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Many With Diabetes Missing Out on Statins

2 in 5 middle-aged patients don't get the cholesterol-cutting drugs, despite recommendations to do so, study finds.

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Cancer Caregivers Face Difficult Demands

Survey results suggest more support is warranted.

People who care for loved ones with cancer face more challenges than those who look after someone with other health problems, a new study reports.

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Cellular Defect May Be Linked to Parkinson's: Study

Abnormality might apply to all forms of the disease, researchers say.

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New Electrical Stimulation Therapy Can Help Stroke Patients Move Paralyzed Hand

With help of sensor-laden glove, good hand used to regain some control of inert hand.

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Immune Therapy Makes Headway Against a Lymphoma

Early trial results termed 'fantastic step forward' in fight against non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

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Federal prize competition seeks innovative ideas to combat antimicrobial resistance

Contestants will vie for $20 million in prizes to develop new innovative laboratory diagnostic tools that detect and distinguish antibiotic resistant bacteria.

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Scanning electron micrograph of neutrophil ingesting methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.

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Congress Can't Agree on Additional Funding to Fight Zika

Health officials say the money is needed as more infections are reported in Florida.

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