Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.
But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says
full story » Formaldehyde May Endanger Funeral Workers
Leukemia risk is found to increase with longer exposure to embalming fluids
full story » Sounds May Help Solidify Memories While Asleep
Deep sleep is an important time for consolidating memories, researchers find
full story » For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope'
Study in mice could lead to treatment for learning deficits, researcher suggests
full story » Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease
Study finds fewer deaths among higher-functioning seniors who eat lots of fruits, vegetables
full story » Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk
Norwegian study found supplementation raised chances of disease by 21%
full story » Elderly Treated Less Aggressively for Heart Attack
Hospitals less likely to follow guidelines for patients 80 and older, study finds
full story » Families Could Benefit From Gene Tests in Sudden Cardiac Death Victims
Identifying mutation in deceased cuts costs for evaluating risk in relatives, study shows
full story » Older People at Greater Risk of Swine Flu Death
Cases in Mexico show young more likely to get sick, but elderly more likely to die
full story » Income Inequality Affects Quality of Life for All
Closing gap between rich and poor could save 1.5 million lives a year, study suggests
full story » Early Use of NSAIDs Might Prevent Alzheimer's
Study in mice finds anti-inflammatories don't help those with existing disease
full story » Muscle Weakness Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Seniors
Reason for association unknown, but stroke is one possibility, researchers say
full story » New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study
Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say
full story » Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'
Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy
full story » Deadly Intestinal Infection Spreading Outside Hospitals
Study finds growing number of C. difficile cases among elderly
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