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Early HIV Treatment Best for Babies
It saves lives and slows the progression of AIDS, study confirms

Patient's Race Doesn't Affect Emergency Room Care
Trauma treatment similar regardless of ethnicity, U.S. study finds

Sport Supplement May Help Shield Seniors From Falls
Beta-alanine boosts muscle, balance, study finds

New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics
Structural abnormalities start early, researchers report

Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
High kynurenic acid levels like 'gasoline on the fire' of affected neurotransmitters

Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels
At school or home, they can raise long-term health risks, studies say

Not All Smiles Are Created Equal
Study finds people struggling with rejection can spot a phony grin

Health Tip: Is Your Child More Prone to Ear Infections?
Here are some risk factors

Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria
Study finds up to 30% of beneficial species, strains are significantly affected

China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
Human-to-human transfer caused by contact with blood, respiratory secretion

Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies
Weight-loss procedure may change fertility, nutritional needs, study suggests

Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins
Those on Avastin faced 33% increased risk of dangerous side effect

Ginkgo No Shield Against Alzheimer's
Taking the herb long-term didn't prevent or curb dementia, researchers say

Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation

Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
Combined, they produce more potent anti-disease effect in postmenopausal women, study says

Indigo Ointment Benefits Psoriasis Patients
Traditional Chinese therapy proved helpful in relieving skin scaling, hardening, study finds

Vitamin C, E Supplements Won't Help Prevent Cancer
Findings follow similar results for the prevention of heart disease

Health Tip: Conditions That May Affect a Newborn's Skin
Most should resolve themselves in a few weeks

Drugs to Treat Lung Damage in Preemies May Harm Brain
Even when given before birth, glucocorticoids tied to cognitive, motor control problems in mice

Study Singles Out Beachgoers' Skin Cancer Risk
The most vulnerable use the least sunscreen, have greatest desire to tan

Assisted Reproductive Technology Linked to Birth Defects
But the chances of such problems are low, CDC study finds

Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness
Report also cites drug given to U.S. troops to protect them from nerve gas

Family History Ups Breast Cancer Risk Even Without BRCA Gene
Unknown mutations may account for increased odds, researchers say

Smoking May Harm the Egg, Embryo
Study in mice points to real damage, scientists say

Psychological Counseling Boosts Breast Cancer Outcomes
Interventions cut risk of recurrence, lengthened disease-free survival, study finds

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