New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study
Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say
full story » Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning'
Pioneering work may offer hope for patients with adrenoleukodystrophy
full story » Without Job Stress, Retirees Sleep Better
Those who left demanding jobs report the most improvement, study finds
full story » Deadly Intestinal Infection Spreading Outside Hospitals
Study finds growing number of C. difficile cases among elderly
full story » How Safe Are Popular Reflux Drugs?
Experts debate evidence linking acid-blockers to possible bone, heart problems
full story » CDC Finds U.S. 30th in Infant Mortality
Finding is attributed to country's high rate of premature births
full story » Sugar Shortens Life Span in Worms
But it's unclear whether the same holds true for humans, researchers say
full story » High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring
And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds
full story » Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment
Type that causes bloodstream infections can be quickly fatal, study finds
full story » At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu
Two-thirds had chronic health problems, CDC says
full story » Surgery, Illness Not Linked to Mental Decline in Seniors
New findings contradict previous reports of increased risks of dementia
full story » Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia
Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies
full story » Patients More Likely to Die While in ICU in U.S. Than in England
More study needed to discern if difference is due to intensive care overuse or underuse
full story » 17,000 Child Deaths Linked to Lack of Insurance
Kids without coverage are more apt to die while hospitalized, study finds
full story » Better Drug Emerges for Steroid-Induced Bone Loss
Teriparatide outperforms alendronate for type of osteoporosis, study finds
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