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Gene discovery suggests new type of congenital muscular dystrophy
Date: Feb-10-2017New study finds that mutations in INPP5K gene cause a new type of congenital muscular dystrophy with short stature, cataracts, and intellectual disability.
Is Fibromyalgia Real? Common Misconceptions About the Condition
Date: Feb-10-2017Some people believe that fibromyalgia isn’t real or only affects women. Learn about these common myths as well as the causes and diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
COPD and Pneumonia: What's the Connection?
Date: Feb-10-2017Learn how COPD and pneumonia are connected, how they are diagnosed, and what treatments are available. Also learn how to improve respiratory health.
Cushing's syndrome: Could analyzing hair confirm diagnosis?
Date: Feb-10-2017Researchers from the National Institutes of Health find that cortisol levels detected in hair might be able to confirm a diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome.
Why does type 1 diabetes kill some cells but not others?
Date: Feb-10-2017New research led by scientists from Yale University show how some insulin-producing beta cells survive the immune attack typical of type 1 diabetes.
Whole grains may lead to a healthier gut, better immune responses
Date: Feb-09-2017Researchers have found that a diet rich in whole grains may raise levels of healthy gut bacteria and boost immune responses, compared with refined grains.
Breast cancer: Changes in immune cell composition linked to future risk
Date: Feb-09-2017Changes in immune cell composition in breast tissue links to future risk of developing breast cancer, suggesting a role in disease progression, says study.
How to Break a Fever: Treatment Tips for Various Ages
Date: Feb-09-2017What causes a fever, when does a fever need treatment, and what are the different ways to break a fever? Learn when a doctor should be called.
Whole grains increase metabolism, may help promote weight loss
Date: Feb-09-2017Diets that contain whole grains speed up metabolism and increase calorie loss by reducing calories retained during digestion, finds new research.
Scientists find chemical pathway responsible for schizophrenia symptoms
Date: Feb-09-2017A new mouse study shows that adjusting the levels of kynurenic acid in the brain may significantly impact the symptoms of schizophrenia.
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