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Bacteria Mix in Guts of Babies Predicts Obesity
Findings may explain why breast-fed
infants less likely to be overweight later
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March 7, 2008
Government Assistance Linked to Better Child Development
Cash support to poor families
boosted physical, mental scores, study finds
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March 7, 2008
Vaccine Could One Day Control High Blood Pressure
Preliminary study results
encouraging; it would only be needed a few times a year
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March 7, 2008
Scientists Engineer Protein That Could Battle Strep
California team's discovery may
lead to a vaccine that wards off infections
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March 6, 2008
Soaking Potatoes Before Frying Cuts Suspected Carcinogen
Findings show even a simple washing
reduces acrylamide levels by up to 23%
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March 6, 2008
Deficit in Brain Function Puts Teens at Risk of Drug Abuse
Frontal cortex at center of ability
to control impulsive responses, study finds
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March 5, 2008
Teen Passengers at Higher Death Risk in Car Crashes
Not wearing seat belts and young
drivers are prime reasons why, study finds
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March 5, 2008
Oral Allergy Immunotherapy Helps Control Asthma
Drops or tablets avoid the pain and
side effects of shots, review finds...
March 4, 2008
Restricting TV and Computer Time Helps Kids Lose Weight
Finding offers hope for curbing
pediatric obesity epidemic in U.S....
March 4, 2008
Troubled Boys Will Abandon Pot When It's Deemed Uncool
But trouble-prone girls aren't
swayed by adolescent drug use trends
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March 4, 2008
Non-Medical Use of Prescriptions Linked to Drug Abuse Risk
Study of college students finds 20%
took substances without approval...
March 3, 2008
Obese Children Face More Complications During Surgery
Study says breathing-related
problems more likely in the overweight
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March 3, 2008
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