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A-Z Guide
Dec 17, 2008 | 4 comments
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Wii Rehab
Jan 5, 2009
A hospital uses a WII game system to assist patients in their physical therapy.
World Cancer Report
Jan 5, 2009
The American Cancer Society, along with several other agencies, released the World Cancer Report. Experts estimate cancer will become the leading cause of death worldwide by 2010.
TSA Suffers Rash of Uniform Discomfort
2 hours ago | 7 comments
Be patient with that cranky TSA worker barking at you as you pass through the airport. It may be his uniform.
Jobs to Remain Apple CEO Despite Hormone Imbalance
57 minutes ago
Apple Inc. founder and Chief Executive Steve Jobs, looking to quell rumors about his health, said Monday his doctors have discovered a hormonal imbalance that has been causing his weight loss.
'Third-Hand Smoke' Dangerous to Kids, Scientists Find
Jan 5, 2009 | 4 comments
Long after the cigarette smoke has cleared the room, researchers say harmful toxins can still linger in hair, clothes, and fabrics.
Clinical Trial Saves Cancer Patient
Jan 5, 2009
Breakthrough breast cancer research is giving one Delaware woman another chance at life. Doctors say the treatment brought amazing results in just a matter of months.
True Love CAN Last Forever: Science
Jan 4, 2009
Brain scans show that some couples respond with as much emotion after 20 years as most romantics exhibit only on their first few dates.
Woman Breastfeeds Six-Year-Old Son
Jan 2, 2009
Who are we to judge? But when your kid starts talking smack about your cupsize, it might be time to put the teat away.
Sleep Apnea Can Damage Your Heart
Jan 2, 2009
People with mild cases of sleep apnea, including those who don't know they have the condition, have an increased risk for heart damage.
Change You Can't Believe In: Why Our Resolutions Fail
Jan 2, 2009
While Obama says "Yes we can," Oprah proves, "No, we can't." The Times looks at the reasons why "even though most people have the ability to change, they rarely do."
Rescued Dogs Help Families Facing Challenges Of Autism
Dec 30, 2008
They're called man's best friend, but dogs may also hold the key to reaching children with autism.
Missing Elderly Man Found At Childhood Home
Dec 30, 2008 | 3 comments
Acting on a hunch, Paul McGuire called his mother to get his father's old address in Chicago, where he found the 81-year-old driving in the neighborhood.
Brand vs Generic
Dec 30, 2008
A new study finds brand name drugs for heart disease are not superior to generics.
Patient’s DNA May Require Custom Medication
Dec 30, 2008
Experts say that most drugs work for only about half the people who take them.
AIDS Treatment
Dec 29, 2008
Experts at the World Health Organization have developed a new strategy for eliminating the AIDS virus.
Sweating Cure
Dec 29, 2008
Hyperhidrosis is not dangerous, but can be a huge embarassment for people who have it.
2008 Research Recap
Dec 29, 2008
NIH has nearly 6,000 staff scientists and supports more than 325,000 researchers in the US and more than 90 countries around the world. Here's just a small sampling of the accomplishments made by NIH-supported...
Top 10 Questions About Bariatric Surgery
Dec 29, 2008 | 1 comment
1. What is Bariatric Surgery? Bariatric surgery is an operation that changes the way the body absorbs food.Individuals who undergo bariatric surgery typically lose a large amount of weight (between 40...
Stress and Surgery
Dec 29, 2008
Just the thought of surgery can send stress levels soaring. How you can reduce your surgical stress.
Study: 'Tis Better to Give Than to be Taken
Dec 26, 2008 | 1 comment
A University of Chicago study indicates that people resent having money taken from them, but are more than willing to give it way.
"Worm Glue" May Fix Bones
Dec 25, 2008
A glue made by an amazing sea creature may soon repair shattered human bones. University of Utah bioengineers are developing a synthetic copy pulled from the best of the worm's recipe. "This glue is unique...
How Medicines Can Make You Sick
Dec 23, 2008 | 1 comment
Americans are taking more prescription and non-prescription drugs than ever before. And that's creating a big problem, according to researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Sleep Off a Heart Attack
Dec 24, 2008
Even one extra hour of sleep a night could make the difference between a healthy heart and a heart attack.
Abandoned Newborn Saved
Dec 24, 2008 | 9 comments
A newborn left in a freezing vestibule is doing well as authorities continue to search for her parents.
'Third-Hand Smoke' Dangerous to Kids, Scientists Find
TSA Suffers Rash of Uniform Discomfort
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