Health & Medicine
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A urine test may predict lung cancer risk
A urine test that reveals levels of two tobacco-related compounds may identify which smokers are most prone to developing lung cancer, a new study finds.
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Certain carbs boost fat burning
Smarter breakfasting will help boost the value of exercise.
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Seemingly misplaced DNA acts as lenses
Nocturnal animals orient DNA in retinal cells to focus light.
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Epilepsy drug might harm fetuses
Young children born to women who took the drug valproate for epilepsy during pregnancy have lower IQ scores, on average, than children whose moms used a different antiepilepsy medication.
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Hypoglycemia linked to dementia
Episodes of low blood sugar that require medical attention seem to increase a person’s risk of developing dementia in old age, a study in people with type 2 diabetes shows.
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Touch and sight push each other around
When the fingers feel downward motion, the eyes see upward motion.
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Coming: Hard tax on soft drinks?
Some health-policy analysts believe sweetened beverages should be taxed to discourage over-consumption.
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The other, friendly fat
Brown fat is active in adult humans and could help keep people lean.
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Acid reflux link to asthma now in doubt
Heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors, commonly prescribed for asthma patients, don’t prevent breathing attacks.
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- Life
Primate vision puts pieces together
Study suggests nerve cells in retinas create an intricate system of interlocking receptive fields.
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Leaden blood hikes granny’s heart risks
Featured blog: Even low concentrations of lead circulating in blood may pose lethal heart risks, a new study finds.
