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Link Between Alzheimer’s, Heart Failure

November 16th, 2009 Comments off

Researchers report evidence supporting a link between Alzheimer’s disease and chronic heart failure, two of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.

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Link Between Alzheimer’s, Heart Failure

Phthalates Affect Way Young Boys Play

November 16th, 2009 Comments off

Mothers exposed to high levels of chemicals known as phthalates during pregnancy may have boys who are less likely to play with trucks and other male-typical toys or to play fight, according to a new study.

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Food Allergies on the Rise in Children

November 16th, 2009 Comments off

Food allergies in children, including peanut allergy, have increased by nearly 20% in the last 10 years, and certain ethnic groups may be harder hit than others.

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5 Genetic Regions Tied to Childhood IBD

November 16th, 2009 Comments off

Five newly identified genetic regions may help explain how childhood inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) develops.

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5 Genetic Regions Tied to Childhood IBD