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NIH scientists take totally tubular journey through brain cells

Study may advance understanding of how brain cell tubes are modified under normal and disease conditions.

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US cancer survivors face significant economic burden

Medical costs, health insurance access, and lost productivity have an impact

U.S. cancer survivors face significant economic burdens due to growing medical costs, missed work, and reduced productivity, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Cigarette smoking among U.S. high school students at lowest level in 22 years

Latest CDC teen behavior survey also finds fewer fights, too much texting and driving

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Current Bird Flu Has Pandemic Potential

Just a few changes are needed for circulating strains to become contagious to humans, study finds.

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Medication Safety Essential For Seniors

Drug interactions, other problems more likely with age, FDA cautions.

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World Blood Donor Day 2014: Safe blood needed to save mothers

On World Blood Donor Day – 14 June – WHO is calling on countries to improve access to safe blood for saving the lives of mothers.

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Doctors' Group Calls for Tougher Rules on Sale of E-Cigarettes

American Medical Association recommendations include minimum age purchase rule, flavor restrictions.

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Many STDs May Go Undiagnosed, U.S. Report Finds

Nearly 2 million Americans have chlamydia infection, but about 400,000 don't know it, government estimates.

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Measles threatens thousands of Somali children

Outbreaks of measles in several regions have left thousands of Somali children at risk of disability or death if they are not urgently vaccinated against the highly contagious disease.

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More than 29 million Americans have diabetes; 1 in 4 doesn’t know

Prevention efforts crucial to combat serious health risks

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