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Caffeine Consumption Doesn't Raise Overall Breast Cancer Risk
Large study did discover link with benign breast disease, or when tumor was larger

Vioxx's Heart Risk Lingered Long After Use Ended
Some danger may come with other NSAID pain relievers, experts say

Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 13, 2008

Excess Drinking Shrinks the Brain
Too much alcohol has a greater effect on women, study found

Vitamin D Supplementation Guidelines for Youngsters Doubled
American Academy of Pediatrics raises daily recommended intake from 200 to 400 IUs

Parkinson's Patients More Prone to Vitamin D Deficiency
Study found their levels were lower than Alzheimer's patients, healthy controls

Blood Pressure on the Rise in America
More people being treated for hypertension than ever before, study finds

Vitamin D Guidelines Too Low for Cystic Fibrosis Kids
Study says deficiency persists even after weekly doses up to 3 times recommended amount

Circadian Rhythm Plays Role in Memory
Hamsters deprived of body's sleep-wake system 'can't remember anything,' study says

Early Treatment Benefits Newfound Brain Disorder
Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis with tumor causes psychosis, memory problems, study says

New Genetic Links to Baldness Discovered
The hope is the finding could one day lead to a screening test

Lack of Insurance Raises Abused Babies' Death Risk
Poorer access to care may play a role, experts say

Embryonic Heart Shows Strong Capacity to Regenerate
Mouse study finds fetal cells compensated for loss of nearly half of cardiac tissue

Why Some Kids Are Bullied From the Start
Study finds early aggression, harsh parenting, economic status combine to make a victim

Autumn Sees More Women With Bunion Problems
Transition from flip-flops, sandals to traditional shoes may be culprit, specialists say

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