Teenagers who underestimate the risks of smoking — or overestimate
the social value — are substantially more likely than their peers
to take up the habit, a new study suggests.
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A study in young adult women links high blood levels of vitamin C
with lower blood pressure.
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The best way to protect high-risk cancer patients from
life-threatening infection is to combine preventive antibiotics and
antifungal treatment with isolation and other methods, such as the
use of gloves and face masks, according to a new review of 40
studies.
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A reporter picks the top six health stories of 2008, including stem cell research, autism, and health care reform.
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Among premenopausal women taking steroids for lupus, various
treatments preserve bone mineral density and “should be considered”
for preventing the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis, advise
researchers in a report published this month.
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A large waist circumference, which is known to raise the risk of
cardiovascular disease, may also raise the risk of stroke or
mini-stroke, researchers from Germany report.
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Black churches that hold blood drives after informing parishioners
about the importance of blood donations for children with sickle
cell disease will get a big upsurge in first-time donors, new
research shows.
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Getting a good night’s sleep is good for the heart, according to
results of a study released today.
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Boys with asthma who are exposed to higher levels of tobacco smoke
at home are more likely to have behavioral problems, new research
shows.
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Boys with asthma who are exposed to higher levels of tobacco smoke
at home are more likely to have behavioral problems, new research
shows.
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