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Too much protein may kill brain cells as Parkinson’s progresses

NIH-funded study on key Parkinson’s gene finds a possible new target for monitoring the disease

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Bridging the gaps: Leaders to map future of investments in water, sanitation and hygiene

Government ministers from 50 countries are expected this week to pledge concrete commitments to bring safe water, sanitation and hygiene to those who need it most.

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Obesity-Related Enzyme Targeted in Mouse Study

Findings suggest new way to prompt body to burn extra energy.

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A Failing Mind May Mean Lower Cancer Death Risk, Study Suggests

But scientists aren't sure why dementia seems linked to fewer malignancies.

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WHO issues its first hepatitis C treatment guidelines

WHO has issued its first guidance for the treatment of hepatitis C, a chronic infection that affects an estimated 130 million to 150 million people and results in 350 000 to 500 000 deaths a year.

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Could Daughter's Cancer Risk Be Affected by Father's Age at Birth?

Early study tied younger dads to higher odds of breast, ovarian tumors, and older dads to increased risk of uterine disease.

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ICU-Related Depression Often Overlooked, Study Finds

One-third of patients exhibit physical symptoms, not the usual mood behaviors.

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Younger teens still account for 1 in 4 teen births

Despite recent progress, more can be done to prevent pregnancies in younger teens

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US Teen Birth Rate Declines But More Can be Done

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Spinal stimulation helps four patients with paraplegia regain voluntary movement

Groundbreaking results bring new hope for those with spinal cord injury – NIH study

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First four participants to undergo task-specific training while undergoing spinal cord stimulation at the Human Locomotion Research Center laboratory, Frazier Rehab Institute, as part of the University of Louisville's Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center. Left to right: Andrew Meas, Dustin Shillcox, Kent Stephenson and Rob Summers.

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Simple Blood Test Could Detect Cancer Early

Detecting many forms of cancer may soon be as easy as a simple blood test, according to a new study.