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Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the Unvaccinated
Inoculating children can prevent influenza from spreading, experts say.

Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders
It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds.

Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk
It doesn´t matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds.

Do Liberals, Atheists Have Higher IQs?
Study links intelligence test scores with key beliefs and male monogamy.

Alzheimer´s ´Epidemic´ Hitting Minorities Hardest
Blacks, Hispanics at much higher risk for the illness, which carries huge price tag, report finds.

Recession May Mean Fewer Nips & Tucks
Breast augmentation, Botox still popular, but plastics surgeons´ group cites 2% decline.

Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption
People were less likely to buy pizza, soda when the price went up, study found.

Doctor´s Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care
Therapy choice is influenced by physicians´ preferences, research suggest.

Obese Colon Cancer Survivors Face Poorer Prognosis
Study found chances of recurrence, death higher than among normal-weight patients.

Kidney Donors Go On to Lead Long, Healthy Lives
Study of more than 80,000 who gave one up shows procedure carries few risks.

Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope
After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say.

Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep
If changing jobs isn´t an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says.

Most Drug Studies Don´t Help Docs Pick Best Treatment
The problem? Available meds are ignored in favor of drugs still in the pipeline, review finds.

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    A common aftereffect of stroke

     

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