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Low Vitamin D Levels May Be Linked to MS

African-Americans with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be more likely to have low vitamin D levels than African-Americans without the disease.

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Environmental Group: Only 1 in 5 Sunscreens OK

Just in time for the beginning of summer, the Environmental Working Group has issued its fifth annual guide to sunscreen products. Just one in five of more than 600 beach and sport sunscreens made the cut. Another 11 products earned a spot in the group’s Hall of Shame.

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Gaining Weight Between Pregnancies Raises Gestational Diabetes Risk

The amount of weight a woman gains or loses between a first and second pregnancy influences her risk for gestational diabetes, new research reveals.

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Developmental Disabilities on the Rise in U.S.

CDC Survey Shows Increase in Autism, ADHD, and Other Conditions in Children

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Cognitive Therapy for Depression

Cognitive therapy for depression teaches people how to use a mental “toolkit” to challenge negative thoughts. Over the long term, this process can bring about positive changes in how a depressed person sees the world.

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Eating Meat May Raise Colon Cancer Risk

Red meat and processed meat may increase the risk of developing colon cancer, according to a new report from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund.

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Lupus and Skin Care: Sun Protection, Beauty Treatments, Rash Treatments, and Makeup

WebMD discusses how to care for your skin and beauty with lupus.

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New Hepatitis C Drug Incivek Gets FDA Approval

The FDA has approved Incivek as an add-on to current interferon/ribavirn therapy for hepatitis C infection. Like Victrelis, also approved this month, Incivek greatly boosts the cure rate for hepatitis C.

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Do Probiotics Relieve Constipation in Children?

Researchers in Europe say a fermented dairy product containing a specific bacterium known as a probiotic did not help improve constipation in children more than a dairy product without a probiotic.

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Pain Relief Strategy: Cross Your Arms?

Crossing your arms may confuse the brain and help fight pain, according to a new study.

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