Vaccinations for Grown-Ups
Government health officials recommend that adults 19 and older receive immunizations against as many as 14 infectious diseases, but many adults don't bother getting them, reports Lesley Alderman in today's Patient Money column. feeds.nytimes.com |
Kids with ADHD more likely to have missing DNA
By MARIA CHENG 2010-09-30T08:32:33ZLONDON (AP) -- Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are twice as likely to have missing or extra chromosomes than other children - the first evidence that the disorder is genetic, a new study says.... hosted.ap.org |
Healthy brain gene linked to depression
A gene involved with maintaining a healthy brain has been identified as a "primary cause" of depression by scientists. telegraph.co.uk |
Study: Low-dose aspirin may cut colon cancer risk
By MARIA CHENG 2010-10-22T13:21:45ZLONDON (AP) -- A new analysis suggests that taking a low dose of aspirin may modestly reduce the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease.... hosted.ap.org |
Couple adopt seven siblings after eight-year journey
The Niehaus family will have seven extra reasons for which to give thanks when it sits down to eat the traditional Thanksgiving meal this ye ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |