Hundreds of dogs are being nursed back to health in China, days after they were rescued from a trip to the slaughterhouse by activists. The exploit illustrates the growing animal activism in the country. (April 19)
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Having a history of mononucleosis and low levels of sun exposure appear to be risk factors for multiple sclerosis.
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Researchers have found that babies who are born prematurely have an increased risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in their school years, even when they are compared with their full-term siblings.
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People with do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders may be more than twice as likely to die soon after surgery, regardless of the urgency of the procedure or health status before surgery.
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Two new studies seek to better understand parents’ attitudes about vaccine safety and analyze potential barriers to routine childhood vaccination.
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A single-letter change seen in the DNA of kids with ADHD causes hyperactivity in mice. Mice with the altered DNA have more excitable brain cells, which calm down when they get stimulant ADHD drugs.
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A negative social environment may increase risk for suicide attempts by lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) teenagers.
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Tests that reveal their children’s genetic risks of common diseases may soon become a popular choice among parents, even though their usefulness remains in question, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics.
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People who take steps to alter their lifestyles and eat healthier diets can significantly reduce high levels of triglycerides, a type of blood fat that is associated with heart and blood vessel problems as well as with other diseases, the American Heart Association says.
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Most people who have lost their sense of smell cope with the loss surprisingly well, according to a new study.
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