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As African Ebola Outbreak Spreads, Hopes for Vaccine Remain Years Away

There are promising avenues of research, but sporadic nature of outbreaks makes testing difficult.

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Gene Variant May Double Alzheimer's Risk for Women: Study

Effect wasn't nearly as pronounced among men, researchers say.

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Nearly 10 Percent of U.S. Adults Now Have Diabetes: Study

Researchers found a nationwide rise of the disease since late 1980s, and a parallel rise in obesity.

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Protecting Children From Poison Emergencies

Safety, treatment advice for parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Time Spent With Grandkids Might Boost Women's Brain Power

But don't overdo it: Study found that too much babysitting was tied to mental decline.

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Study Outlines Emotional Impact of Domestic Violence on Kids

Cases rarely led to jail time, but children in the home felt intense fear, anxiety, researcher noted.

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GuLF STUDY gears up for second round of health exams

Research continues four years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill

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A map of GuLF STUDY participants.

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Life-saving information helps reduce spread of Ebola across West Africa

Together with Ministries of Health and other partners across seven countries in West Africa, UNICEF is using text messaging through mobile phones, radio shows, TV programmes and door-to-door campaigns to disseminate life-saving information in an effort to contain the often-fatal Ebola virus.

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Cure Rate for Experimental Hepatitis C Drug Tops 95 Percent

But high costs of newer medications is a concern, experts say.

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Too Many Foster Kids With ADHD Treated With Antipsychotic Drugs: Study

Researchers looked at unapproved 'atypical' use of these meds in one state.

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