Infants who take antibiotics during the first year of life may be at a slightly increased risk of developing asthma by age 18, a study shows.
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A drop in walking speed may signal a decline in health for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study shows.
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People with a “delusional bug syndrome” are convinced that bugs, worms, germs or other creepy crawlers are infesting their skin, and often see skin doctor after skin doctor to find out what is causing the infestation. These individuals often bring in samples of the insect and request a skin biopsy.
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More than one-third of people who develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease may experience initial symptoms such as behavior, language, or vision problems rather than memory loss, a new study shows.
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People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be able to reap significant health benefits by engaging in an interactive video exercising program at home using Nintendo’s Wii Fit video game, a new study says.
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Efforts to increase awareness about the early signs of autism appear to be working, a new study shows.
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Children who take Adderall, Ritalin, Strattera, or other drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are no more likely to die from cardiovascular causes as other children, a new study finds.
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Obesity and prostate cancer may be a bad combination, new research suggests. The risk of the cancer spreading is more likely in both obese and overweight men, researchers found.
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Contrary to public perception that the bathroom is the most germ-ridden room in the house, the real trouble spot is the kitchen, a study shows.
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