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5/28/08


Mutated Gene Increases Lung Cancer Risk
Carriers of one of the most common genetic disorders in the U.S. may have a 70 to 100 percent increased chance of developing lung cancer, new research reveals.

Cup of Cocoa Good for Diabetic Health
Sipping a hot cut of cocoa might do more than just warm you up if you have diabetes. It could also be helping improve your blood vessel functioning.

Lifestyle Interventions Hold Diabetes at Bay
Teaching people with higher than normal blood sugar levels how to eat better and exercise more can significantly influence their risk of developing diabetes.

NSAIDs and Alzheimer’s: They All Reduce the Risk
Many doctors believe ibuprofen is better than other NSAID pain relievers at reducing a person’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease

Lead Exposure Ups Criminal Behavior
Children who are exposed to lead while they’re still in the womb and during early childhood are more likely to end up on the wrong side of the law.

FREE VIDEO: Total Ankle Replacement
One-point-three million Americans live with rheumatoid arthritis. The pain can be excruciating. Now, there's a brand new implant that can help these people walk pain free.