Nutrition book author Willett rebuilds USDA food pyramid
Harvard researcher finds that policy doesn't match the data
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Drug hits new molecular target in mice
Shrinks hard-to-treat "estrogen receptor-negative" breast cancers
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Snack foods may increase risk of age-related sight loss
Fish may decrease risk for leading cause of macular degeneration
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Walking rhythm offers gait-way to reduce falls
Complex patterns reveal changes in brain and body
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Diet and exercise dramatically delay type 2 diabetes
Diabetes medication metformin also effective
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High levels of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder remain in Bosnian refugees
Healthier, well-educated Bosnian refugees more likely to emigrate
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Deadliest form of malaria is younger than previously believed
Research could determine how parasite became resistant to anti-malarial drugs
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A familiar drug gives surprising hope against diabetic blindness
Aspirin may help prevent diabetic retinopathy
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Green vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C reduces risk of heart disease
One extra serving per day helps to lower risk
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Breathing new life into asthma therapy
Researchers argue for prescribing muscle relaxants in addition to anti-inflammatories
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Introducing baby to the right bacteria
Breast milk could cut cases of deadly GI inflammation in premature infants
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Breast-feeding may limit teenage obesity
Recommendation is to breast-feed infants for first year
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Medicare rules restrict good care for dying patients
Study suggests ways to revise payment system for end-of-life care
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Caffeine linked to protection from Parkinson’s disease
Caffeine from a variety of sources, not just coffee, shows effect
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Women’s menstrual cycle holds clue to cocaine response
Estrogen-like compounds could play role in treatment
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Nurse staffing levels directly impact patient health and survival
Low levels put patients at risk for life-threatening infections, shock and bleeding
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Circadian rhythms may distinguish Alzheimer’s disease
Discovery could lead to treatments for life-changing sleep disturbances
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First domino falls in research on sense of touch
Characterization of ion channel may speed discovery of touch-sensing complex
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