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Tree That Survived 9/11 Attacks Replanted

A tree that survived the attacks on the World Trade Center has been nursed back to health and replanted at the September 11th Memorial Plaza. (Dec. 23)

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Death Rate High Among People With Persistent Seizures

Researchers who followed 245 children with epilepsy into adulthood found that 24% died over a 40-year period, a rate that was three times higher than expected in the general population.

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New Insight on Benefits of Breastfeeding

g for generations and groups such as the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life, researchers are finally beginning to get a better handle on exactly what makes breast milk unique and beneficial.

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Genetic Defect at Work in Deadly Brain Tumors

Scientists say they’ve discovered a genetic defect that may contribute to the development of as many as 1 in 4 cases of glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive type of brain tumor.

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More Fried Fish Eaten in ‘Stroke Belt’

Eating fried fish is more common in “stroke belt” states than other states, which may contribute the higher rate of fatal strokes in those states, a new study indicates.

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Gardasil Approved for Anal Cancer Prevention

The FDA today approved the Gardasil vaccine against sexually transmitted HPV for preventing anal cancer in both males and females. Routine HPV vaccination is recommended for girls but optional for boys.

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Recall of Defective Glucose Test Strips

The FDA says it is working with Abbott Diabetes Care to recall 359 million defective glucose test strips — sold under a variety of brand names — that may make blood glucose levels look lower than they really are.

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Secrecy May Be Unnecessary for Placebo Effect

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome felt better after knowingly taking a placebo, suggesting that the secrecy of giving patients “dummy pills” may not be necessary, Harvard researchers report.

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The Deadliest Diets

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The Deadliest Diets

Older adults whose eating patterns center around high-fat dairy foods or sweets and desserts have a 40% higher 10-year death rate than those who mainly eat healthy foods.

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