Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound
Global survey says many inflate environmental risks, downplay behaviors that count
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Drug May Lower Blood Pressure in Adolescents With Hypertension
Allopurinol, used to cut uric acid levels, could work better than current options, study says
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Stress, Anxiety Worsen Response to Allergens
Delayed reactions also occur in allergic asthma, can be life-threatening, study says
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Breast-Feeding: The Stress Buster That Lasts for Years
Researchers say mothers milk makes for even-keeled kids
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Gene Could Boost Stroke Risk for Migraine Sufferers
The variant seems important for those who have headaches with aura, researchers say
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When Babies Die, Obstetricians Suffer, Too
Stillbirths, infant deaths caused one in 10 docs to consider giving up practice, survey says
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Gene Variations May Predict Antidepressant Response
Finding could help advance individualized medicine for psychiatric patients
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'Sideline' Rage Triggers Mirror Those of Angry Drivers
Parents who rant at kids' sporting events let ego get in the way, study says
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Anxiety, Shyness May Be Long-Lasting Traits
Brain mechanism present early in life predisposes people to worry, study finds
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Elevated Albumin Levels in Urine Raise Hypertension Risk
Findings suggest current concept of 'normal' protein secretion needs revision
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Novel Treatments Ease Migraine Pain
Both call for stimulation of nerve centers related to pain
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Overtime Work Tied to Anxiety, Depression
Rates were higher among less-skilled and those with lower incomes, study finds
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High Blood Pressure in Kids Tracks Into Adulthood
Study also suggests strong association between chilhood overweight and higher readings
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PTSD High Among Witnesses to 9/11
One in 8 NYC residents near scene affected years later, with those injured suffering most
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Coffee Beans May Be Newest Stress-Buster
Just inhaling the aroma activated anxiety-relieving genes, rat research shows
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