Gene Linked to 'Dry' Macular Degeneration
Study also uncovers risks associated with treating 'wet' form of the eye disease

Magnesium Sulfate Reduces Threat of Cerebral Palsy
Compound given to women at risk of preterm birth cuts risk in half, study finds

Newer Blood Pressure Drug No Better Than Placebo in Preventing Stroke
Patients may need to be on telmisartan longer to see positive effect, researchers say

Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite
Finding could lead to new drugs in fight against obesity, study says

Combination Therapy Helps to Combat Myeloma
Adding Velcade to standard drug therapy prolonged survival, study finds

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Fat Cells in Obese People Are 'Sick'
More likely to make insulin-resistant proteins, study says

4 More Deaths Reported Among Byetta Patients
Brings death toll to 6 associated with diabetes drug; exact cause unknown

Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound
Global survey says many inflate environmental risks, downplay behaviors that count

Pancreatic Cells Turned Into Insulin-Producing Beta Cells
Researchers say feat could lead to treatment for diabetes

Tools Test Debunks 'Dumb Neanderthals' Theory
Technological inferiority didn't spur their demise, researchers say

Mental Skills Can Decline Years Before Dying
Study of seniors found it's not all part of normal aging process

Angioplasty Scoring System Predicts Risk of Death
Clinicians use 7 simple variables to gauge in-hospital mortality after coronary intervention

Study Links Spanking to Physical Abuse
Those who paddled were 3 times likelier to use harsher punishments

'Ayurvedic' Medicines May Contain Lead, Mercury or Arsenic
Over a fifth of products purchased on Internet tainted with toxic metals, study finds

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