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NIH trial shows promising results in treating a lymphoma in young people

Patients with a type of cancer known as primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma who received infusions of chemotherapy, but who did not have radiation therapy to an area of the thorax known as the mediastinum, had excellent outcomes, according to clinical trial results.

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Fat-free See-through Brain Bares All

Method Enables 3-D Analysis of Fine Structure and Connections – NIH-funded Study

Slicing optional. Scientists can now study the brain’s finer workings, while preserving its 3-D structure and integrity of its circuitry and other biological machinery.

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New Strategy Helps Young Lymphoma Patients Avoid Radiation Treatment

Approach resulted in high remission rates without the risks tied to radiotherapy, researchers say.

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Fat-free see-through brain bares all

Method enables 3-D analysis of fine structure and connections — NIH-funded study

Slicing optional. Scientists can now study the brain’s finer workings, while preserving its 3-D structure and integrity of its circuitry and other biological machinery.

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‘Everything possible is being done’ to tackle new flu virus, says UN health agency

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Chicken should be thoroughly cooked before eating.

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FDA Allows Return of Drug for Morning Sickness

Safety issues resolved, experts say Diclegis' return is long overdue.

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Smoking in Youth-Rated Movies Doubles: Report

On-screen tobacco use encourages kids to start habit, CDC says.

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Estrogen Level in Pregnancy May Affect Breast Cancer Risk in Daughters

Too much of the hormone can disable tumor suppressor gene, researchers report.

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When Teens Focus on TV, Obesity Risk Rises

Study suggests that messages from junk food ads are getting through.

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WHO: No Proof of Bird Flu Transmission to Humans in China

The World Health Organization’s top representative in China said there are no signs that a new bird flu virus that has already left seven dead here is being transmitted between people and adddes there is no reason for panic.