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What's killling us? Diseases that will kill 9 of 10 Americans

Image of The summit will be the UN's first on chronic diseases.

Next week the United Nations General Assembly will convene for a special summit, the first ever held to address the growing concerns of ... continue reading


Insulin may effectively treat Alzheimer's

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Insulin may provide effective treatment for Alzheimer's. A study published in the journal, Archives of Neurology, suggests that insulin, ... continue reading



Going nuts on breast cancer

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Go nuts! Walnuts may prove to be the next weapon against breast cancer. Research from Marshall University have found that eating walnuts as ... continue reading


Researchers find key for curing chronic pain

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Scientists are reporting a breakthrough in chronic pain research. They have discovered a gene that is critical in regulating chronic pain ... continue reading


Study suggests possible pesticide, ADHD link

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New pediatric research suggests that pesticides may be to blame for increasing children's risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ... continue reading


Less HPV vaccine may be better

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Just two doses of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine may be enough to prevent women from cervical cancer. Currently doctors give three ... continue reading



Major medical privacy breach at Stanford Hospital

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A breach of privacy has resulted in the names and diagnosis codes of over 20,000 people being posted online. The victims of the breach are ... continue reading


Study: Brain stents for stroke counterproductive

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A new government study published Wednesday says that brain stents intended to reduce the chance of stroke in high-risk patients, are ... continue reading


Earlier detection of autism may be possible

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Autistic children have distinctive brain scans that scientists think could be used to provide an early diagnoses of the condition. ... continue reading


Number of U.S. smokers decreases

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The number of people who smoke in the U.S. is down, but 1 in 5 still haven't kicked the habit, according to a new study from the CDC.  ... continue reading


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