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Gene linked to Parkinson’s may reveal who’s most affected and how fast
Doctors may soon be able to predict how fast Parkinson’s disease progresses.
1 hour 10 minutes ago
Sugar bad for the brain?
A new study finds too much of the sweet stuff is bad for your brain; another reason you may want to cut back on the sugar.
1 hour 4 minutes ago
Healthy eating can cost less, study finds
Is it really more expensive to eat healthy? An Agriculture Department study released Wednesday found that most fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods cost less than foods high in fat, sugar and salt.
2 hours 9 minutes ago
What's Going Around
What’s Going Around 5-2-12
Still some flu going around, but mostly doctors’ offices are seeing people with allergies.
Food for Thought
Healthy eating can cost less, study finds
Is it really more expensive to eat healthy? An Agriculture Department study released Wednesday found that most fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods cost less than foods high in fat, sugar and salt.
2 hours 9 minutes ago
Journal of the AMA
Study: Heartburn drugs don't aid children's asthma
An acid reflux drug often used for hard-to-treat asthma doesn't help children with the breathing disease and may cause side effects, a study in 300 children found.
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