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• Lithium doesn't slow Lou Gehrig's diseas... Lithium doesn't slow Lou Gehrig's disease
04/05/2010
Lithium doesn't help patients with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, contrary to previous study results, new research says. (57 m ago)
• Hurtful words are a pain to your brain Hurtful words are a pain to your brain
04/05/2010
Sticks and stones can break your bones, but words ... well, the old adage might need a revision. Research shows that the brain's pain matrix gets activated by pain-related words. (1 h ago)
• Breast-feeding could save 900 U.S. babie... Breast-feeding could save 900 U.S. babies a year
04/05/2010
The lives of nearly 900 babies would be saved each year, along with billions of dollars, if 90 percent of U.S. women breast-fed their babies for the first six months of life, a cost analysis says. (2 h ago)
• 'Fatso' gene causes teens to gain weight 'Fatso' gene causes teens to gain weight
04/05/2010
One hour of moderate to vigorous exercise a day can help teens beat the effects of a common obesity-related gene with the nickname "fatso," according to a new European study. (3 h ago)
• Celeb chefs put healthy eating on the me... Celeb chefs put healthy eating on the menu
04/05/2010
Chefs have always wanted us to eat something good. Now, cooks from Jamie Oliver to Rachael Ray seem just as interested in seeing that we eat well — and they are using their star power to spread a healthy-eating agenda. (4 h ago)
• Doctors face ‘expiration dates’ of speci... Doctors face ‘expiration dates’ of specialties
04/05/2010
The next time you're at the doctor's office, take a peek at those certificates hanging on the wall. Like gallons of milk, some of them are expiring. (5 h ago)
• Brain treats fear memories differently Brain treats fear memories differently
04/05/2010
The brain can store and retrieve memories of specific fears, as if a mental filing cabinet, a new study on rats finds. (8 h ago)
• Mid-life health ills take root in tots Mid-life health ills take root in tots
04/05/2010
Midlife chronic illnesses, like diabetes and heart disease, may be germinating in young children much earlier than anyone thought, new studies show. (11 h ago)
• Nosebleeds eased with once-maligned drug Nosebleeds eased with once-maligned drug
04/04/2010
Thalidomide, a drug that caused birth defects when it was launched as a morning sickness pill half a century ago, may be useful for treating a hereditary condition that affects blood vessels, scientists said on Sunday. (1 d ago)
• Power up with disease-fighting superfood... Power up with disease-fighting superfoods
04/04/2010
A recent surge in clinical research reveals a new crop of superfoods that can help lower your risks of everything from cancer and heart disease to macular degeneration and osteoporosis. (1 d ago)
• 7 ways the mind and body change with age 7 ways the mind and body change with age
04/04/2010
The poster child of aging seems to be a wrinkly-faced, forgetful, grumpy old man. But science is painting another, more in-depth picture of aging Americans. (1 d ago)
• Many grow happier with the years, expert... Many grow happier with the years, experts say
04/04/2010
Mounting evidence suggests aging may be a key to happiness. There is conflicting research on the subject, however, and experts say it may all boil down to this: Attitude is everything. (1 d ago)
• Will Sidibe’s size weigh down her acting... Will Sidibe’s size weigh down her acting career?
04/04/2010
Gabourey Sidibe was nominated for a best actress Oscar for "Precious," but in Hollywood's fantasy factory, her size could prevent her from working much. (1 d ago)
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• Do Anti-Aging Products Really Work? Do Anti-Aging Products Really Work?
04/06/2010
The Lowdown on Baldness and Wrinkle Remedies, From Consumer Reports Testing and Reader Surveys (1 h ago)
• One-Hour Daily Exercise Fights "Fatso" G... One-Hour Daily Exercise Fights "Fatso" Gene
04/06/2010
Study: Working out Makes Big Difference for Teens Who Are Genetically Predisposed to Obesity (1 h ago)
• Video: Want a Job? Get a Facelift! Video: Want a Job? Get a Facelift!
04/06/2010
How do you set yourself apart from everyone else who's job searching these days? WBBM's Mai Martinez explains a growing number of job seekers are seeking a new look from plastic surgeons. (1 h ago)
• More Breast Feeding Could Save 900 Babie... More Breast Feeding Could Save 900 Babies a Year
04/06/2010
Study: If 90 Percent of U.S. Women Breast-Fed Children for First 6 Months, More Illness, Death Prevented (1 h ago)
• Video: Breast Feeding Saves Lives, Money Video: Breast Feeding Saves Lives, Money
04/06/2010
A new report shows that breast feeding can save nearly 900 infants and $13 billon a year. Dr. Jennifer Ashton speaks with Harry Smith about this startling new report. (1 h ago)
• Social Security, Medicare Finance Report... Social Security, Medicare Finance Report Delayed
04/05/2010
Source Tells AP Annual Trustees Report Will Be Delayed to Determine Impact of Health Care Overhaul (2 h ago)
• Video: Mo's Madness Video: Mo's Madness
04/05/2010
Here's a secret, Mo Rocca isn't the jock we all know him to be but he's out to prove naysayers wrong with a lesson in basketball as the NCAA Mens Basketball Championship takes place Monday night (7 h ago)
• The Pros and Cons of Smokeless Tobacco P... The Pros and Cons of Smokeless Tobacco Products
04/05/2010
60 Minutes: Will New Smokeless Tobacco Products Cut or Boost the Smoking Rate? (8 h ago)
• America's Gift: Fighting HIV/AIDS in Uga... America's Gift: Fighting HIV/AIDS in Uganda
04/05/2010
60 Minutes Reports on PEPFAR, a U.S. Program That Has Helped Provide Treatment to Thousands (8 h ago)
• Twins Born a Week Apart Twins Born a Week Apart
04/05/2010
Ohio Woman Has Girl 12 Weeks Early; Labor Stops; She Gives Birth to Boy Seven Days Later (9 h ago)
• Video: Woman Gives Birth Twice in a Week Video: Woman Gives Birth Twice in a Week
04/05/2010
Exclusive: In HealthWatch, an Ohio woman gave birth to twins one week apart. Harry Smith spoke with the couple about the status of their twins. (10 h ago)
• Video: Reevaluating School Bullying Video: Reevaluating School Bullying
04/04/2010
Recent teen suicides have renewed the focus on the age-old problem of bullying. Bianca Solorzano reports on new approaches that aim to curb the problem and protect children. (1 d ago)
• Video: Ready, Set, Stretch Video: Ready, Set, Stretch
04/03/2010
We know that stretching is good for us, but most of us have no idea when or how to do it. Personal trainer, Tanya Becker shows Dave Price and Rebecca Jarvis how to stretch properly. For More Information Visit: www.physique57.com (2 d ago)
msnbc.com: Diet and nutrition Tagline: Msnbc.com is a leader in breaking news and original journalism.
• 'Fatso' gene causes teens to gain weight 'Fatso' gene causes teens to gain weight
04/05/2010
One hour of moderate to vigorous exercise a day can help teens beat the effects of a common obesity-related gene with the nickname "fatso," according to a new European study. Obesity - Physical exercise - Health - Gene - Fatso (3 h ago)
• Celeb chefs put healthy eating on the me... Celeb chefs put healthy eating on the menu
04/05/2010
Chefs have always wanted us to eat something good. Now, cooks from Jamie Oliver to Rachael Ray seem just as interested in seeing that we eat well — and they are using their star power to spread a healthy-eating agenda. JamieOliver - Rachael Ray - Human nutrition - Health - Chef (4 h ago)
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• Kid's Xlear With Xylitol: All-Natural, ... Kid's Xlear With Xylitol: All-Natural, OTC Kid's Product for Spring Allergy Season
04/06/2010
Spring allergy season is here once more... A total of 2 million school days are missed each year due to nasal allergy symptoms in children and on any given day, 10,000 American children miss school because of allergic rhinitis according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology. Here is a very common illness that deserves much attention. About 20 percent of Americans have allergies and children tend to suffer most. Parents should prepare for the upcoming spring months to help try ... (1 h ago)
• Seen that? - Sun Allergies or Photosensi... Seen that? - Sun Allergies or Photosensitivity
04/04/2010
Sun Allergies or Photosensitivity Allergies Spring has come and it seems that not only is this a season for allergies for those who suffer from hay fever but also for those who have sun allergy. What is sun allergy? A quick ... (1 d ago)
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• Newborn Care 101 - What New Parents Need... Newborn Care 101 - What New Parents Need To Know!
04/06/2010
Pediatricians with Over 50 Years Combined Experience Launch DVD for Expecting Parents (1 h ago)
• Compensation for Medical Bills in Califo... Compensation for Medical Bills in California Personal Injury Cases
04/04/2010
How to determine the damages a victim can recover in a personal injury case has been hotly debated. The California Supreme Court is currently reviewing Howell v. Hamilton Meats. (1 d ago)
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• Doctors face ‘expiration dates’ of speci... Doctors face ‘expiration dates’ of specialties
04/05/2010
The next time you're at the doctor's office, take a peek at those certificates hanging on the wall. Like gallons of milk, some of them are expiring. United States - Milk - Health - Specific Substances - Dairy Products (5 h ago)