Viagra Helpful for Children With Heart Defect
Health - November 17, 2009
Pumping ability improved with sildenafil in study group
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Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk
Health - November 17, 2009
Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21%
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U.S. Scores a 'D' on Preterm Birth Report Card
Health - November 17, 2009
March of Dimes' annual state-by-state stats show need for improvement
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Syracuse University Scraps Kindle Use
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Jeff Greer
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The Paper Trail - November 16, 2009
After complaints from advocates for the blind, Syracuse stops buying E-book readers.
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Health Buzz: CDC Says Progress on Smoking Has Stalled and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - November 13, 2009
What science knows about exercise and depression; Americans in their 60s are increasingly disabled
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Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders
Health - November 13, 2009
Wave of disabilities could overburden health-care system, researchers fear
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Dyslexia May Make It Tough to Tune Out School Noise
Health - November 11, 2009
But sitting in front of teacher or using wireless technologies might help, experts say
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Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship
Health - November 10, 2009
Patient/caregiver roles often take the place of a partnership, researchers say
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Access Limited for Stanford's Handicapped Students
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Jeff Greer
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The Paper Trail - November 6, 2009
Disabled students struggle with "less-than-accommodating" buildings on Stanford's campus.
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CDC Study Links 2 Antibiotics to Birth Defects
Health - November 2, 2009
No added risk was found, however, for most commonly used infection-fighters
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Health Tip: The Importance of Folic Acid
Health - October 19, 2009
It can help prevent birth defects
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Dyslexia More Complicated for Chinese
Health - October 14, 2009
Study uncovers combination of phonological and visuospatial deficits
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Do Preemies Benefit From High-Tech Measures?
Health - October 5, 2009
Despite medical advances since the 1990s, success rate the same for babies born extremely early
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Half of U.S. Babies Living Today May Reach 100
Health - October 2, 2009
Rising life expectancy shows no signs of slowing, researchers say
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Pre-Pregnancy Weight Linked to Babies' Heart Problems
Health - October 1, 2009
Overweight women more likely to have infants with certain birth defects, research shows
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Fetal Surgery May Treat Heart Defect
Health - September 29, 2009
Researchers see some success in alleviating hypoplastic left heart syndrome
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Antidepressants Linked to Heart Defects in Newborns
Health - September 24, 2009
Certain drugs increase the possibility of septal malformation, researchers find
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Very Small Head Size Could Signal Problems in Newborns
Health - September 14, 2009
Early screening urged for detection of epilepsy and other health issues, experts say
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Lead Levels in Many Lipsticks Higher Than Reported
Health - September 2, 2009
But new FDA analysis does not create 'safety concern,' agency says
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New Technique Offers Hope for Kids With Immune Deficiency
Health - September 2, 2009
Stem-cell transplant without chemo can help avoid treatment toxicity, research shows
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Is Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School List?
Health - August 31, 2009
Kids should have first vision screening at 6 months of age, optometrists say
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Low Choline Level in Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects
Health - August 14, 2009
Anencephaly, spina bifida linked to nutrient found in foods, study shows
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If Baby Is Breech, Technology Might Help
Health - August 7, 2009
Ultrasound can detect infants turned in the womb, allowing time for decisions
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Autism May Hinder Ability to Read Body Language
Health - August 5, 2009
Trouble seems to lie in visual processing, researchers say
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No Link Found Between Birth Anesthesia and Learning Issues
Health - August 4, 2009
Whether delivery was vaginal or C-section doesn't matter, study finds
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