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Cell Transplant May Help Treat Vitiligo (03.10.2010)

Surgery improved appearance of white patches due to skin disease, doctors say

Scientists Find Key to Hormone-Resistant Prostate Tumors (03.10.2010)

Discovery in mouse study may someday extend men's lives

Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise (03.10.2010)

Studies found more amputations, spinal injuries among kids who ride them

Health Highlights: March 10, 2010 (03.10.2010)

Tasmanian Devil Colony Immune to Deadly Cancer
Cholesterol, Diabetes Drugs at Top of Medicare List
Flavoring Company Knew About Salmonella Presence: FDA
High Failure Rate for ASR Hip Implant
Baby-Sling Warning Expected
Preschoolers Recognize Brand Names: Study
FDA Panel Gives Blessing to Drug for Rare Lung Disease

H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: Study (03.10.2010)

Data from Texas households confirm that the virus tends to target children

High Natural Estrogen Might Raise Women's Stroke Risk (03.10.2010)

The link seemed especially strong for overweight females, study found

Vaccination, Prevention Is Beating Back Hepatitis (03.10.2010)

Programs seem to be making progress against these viruses, research suggests

Health Tip: Help Prevent Athlete's Foot (03.10.2010)

Steps you can take

Health Tip: What's Behind Childhood Obesity (03.10.2010)

Factors that increase a youngster's risk

Jump in Kids' Sports Injuries Due to Overuse (03.10.2010)

Awareness can slow this 'silent epidemic,' prevent long-term problems, expert says

Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common (03.10.2010)

Stretching, rest can ease elbow, shoulder pain that plagues many young players, studies show

Botox Approved for Spasticity in Stroke Victims (03.09.2010)

A common aftereffect of stroke

Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope (03.09.2010)

After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say

Most Drug Studies Don't Help Docs Pick Best Treatment (03.09.2010)

The problem? Available meds ignored in favor of drugs in the pipeline, review finds

Recession May Mean Fewer Nips & Tucks (03.09.2010)

Breast augmentation, Botox still popular, but plastics surgeons' group cites 2% decline

Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the Unvaccinated (03.09.2010)

Inoculating children can prevent influenza from spreading, experts say

Kidney Donors Go On to Lead Long, Healthy Lives (03.09.2010)

Study of more than 80,000 who gave one up shows procedure carries few risks

Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk (03.09.2010)

It doesn't matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds

Obese Colon Cancer Survivors Face Poorer Prognosis (03.09.2010)

Study found chances of recurrence, death higher than among normal-weight patients

Doctor's Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care (03.09.2010)

Therapy choice is influenced by physicians' preferences, research suggests

Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders (03.09.2010)

It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds

Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep (03.09.2010)

If changing jobs isn't an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says

Health Highlights: March 9, 2010 (03.09.2010)

Pet Food Recall Expanded
Chewing Gum Could Lead To Wrinkles
Alzheimer's Protein May Be Infection Fighter
No Nicotine Spikes While Smoking: Study
Two Flavors of Pringles Chips Recalled

Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Hitting Minorities Hardest (03.09.2010)

Blacks, Hispanics at much higher risk for the illness, which carries huge price tag, report finds

Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption (03.09.2010)

People were less likely to buy pizza, soda when the price went up, study found

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