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Computer-Based Test Aims to Predict Dementia Risk

It's not valid for people older than 80, and more research is needed before it could be used.

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Study Pinpoints Best Timing for Rectal Cancer Surgery

Patients who had procedure 8 weeks after chemo and radiation therapy had best survival rates.

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Blood Test Might Predict When Antibiotics Won't Help

It's still in development, but doctors' office screening method could curb overprescribing, experts say.

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Gene Mutations Linked to Rare Form of Female Infertility

Screening could spare these women unnecessary treatment, researchers say.

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CDC Issues Zika-Virus Guidance for Docs With Pregnant Patients

Among the recommendations: ask about recent travel to high-risk areas and symptoms such as sudden fever.

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MEPs move to reduce permitted sugar content in baby foods

Draft EU rules that would allow baby foods to continue to contain up to three times more sugar than is recommended by the World Health Organisation were vetoed by the European Parliament on Wednesday, as they fail to protect infants and young children against obesity, say MEPs. Instead, they advocate reducing the EU sugar content limit to match the WHO recommendations.

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A new study by UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring Report (GEM) to be issued on 19 January proposes an economic model that would help reduce the cost of textbooks and increase their availability to students in schools around the world.

MEPs was debate the priorities of the Dutch Council Presidency with Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. The presidency's main objectives are focussing on essentials and growth while connecting with civil society. In December, ahead of the Dutch presidency, we asked Dutch MEPs across the political spectrum about their expectations.

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It's OK to Snuggle Your Pet When You're Sick, Doc Says

Dogs, cats can't catch your cold or flu, and aren't likely to transmit viruses.

Cuddling with your dog or cat when you have a cold or flu is safe for both of you, an infectious-disease expert says.

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Dengue vaccine enters phase 3 trial in Brazil

Investigational vaccine to prevent ‘breakbone fever’ developed at NIH.

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NIH genome sequencing program targets the genomic bases of common, rare disease

The National Institutes of Health will fund a set of genome sequencing and analysis centers whose research will focus on understanding the genomic bases of common and rare human diseases. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH, launched the Centers for Common Disease Genomics (CCDG) on January 14, which will use genome sequencing to explore the genomic contributions to common diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and autism.