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New Breast Cancer Clues Found in Gene Analysis
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A large pink ribbon hangs in front of the White House in honor and support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists reported Sunday that they have completed a major analysis of the genetics of breast cancer, finding four major classes of the disease. They hope their work will lead to more effective treatments, perhaps with some drugs already in use.
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Study Links Another Gene Variant to Male Breast Cancer
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM September 23, 2012 CommentFinding offers insight into causes of disease that kills several hundred men in US each year
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Gene Study Yields New Clues to Breast Cancer
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM September 23, 2012 CommentResearch involving 348 tumors shows the disease is varied, but also points to treatments
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Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2012
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Trader Joe's recalls peanut butter
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:48PM September 22, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — The grocery store chain Trader Joe's is recalling peanut butter that has been linked to 29 salmonella illnesses in 18 states.
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Studies more firmly tie sugary drinks to obesity
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:57PM September 21, 2012 CommentNew research powerfully strengthens the case against soda and other sugary drinks as culprits in the obesity epidemic.
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Adults See Some Teen Bullying as Less Serious: Survey
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:00PM September 21, 2012 CommentBut isolating peers or spreading rumors can have real consequences, expert says
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Cancer Portrayed Too Grimly in Movies, Study Suggests
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM September 21, 2012 CommentMany popular films use death as plot device even though survival is much improved, researcher says
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Poor Sleep May Make High Blood Pressure Worse
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM September 21, 2012 CommentStudy found those who struggled with insomnia were twice as likely to have resistant hypertension
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Obese Black Kids More Susceptible to Hypertension, Study Finds
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM September 21, 2012 CommentDifferences in salt consumption, hormone levels may play a role, researchers say
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Untreated Food Allergies More Likely in Poor, Minority Kids
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM September 21, 2012 CommentSome symptoms aren't as obvious as hives, puffy eyes or rash, researchers say
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'Half-Match' Marrow Transplants Help Some With Sickle Cell
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM September 21, 2012 CommentSmall study suggests potential new option one day in treatment of the blood disease
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Injuries No Worse for Tasered Teens Than Adults: Study
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM September 21, 2012 CommentMost teens subdued by police were larger, older
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Health Highlights: Sept. 21, 2012
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Tick in Man's Ear Gives Him Tinnitus
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM September 21, 2012 CommentEuropean report tells tale of insect attached to eardrum
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Lab Contamination Behind Debunked Link Between Virus, Prostate Cancer
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM September 21, 2012 Comment'XMRV' also once thought to cause chronic fatigue syndrome
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Explosions Are Main Cause of Spine Injuries in U.S. Soldiers
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM September 21, 2012 CommentDamage to spinal cord in 17 percent of cases among military personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan
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Survival After General Anesthesia Vastly Improved: Study
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doctors performing an operation
However, the trend is seen mostly in developed countries, researcher says
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Health Tip: Improve Air Quality at Home
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:00AM September 21, 2012 CommentEliminate sources of pollution
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Health Tip: Worried About Lead Exposure?
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:00AM September 21, 2012 CommentHere are potential sources
