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Swine Flu in Pregnancy Leads Some to ICU

Moms-to-be more likely to become critically ill than others, study finds

Prevention of Acupuncture Infection Needs More Focus

Funding to promote safety guidelines urged by experts

With Faulty Food Labeling, Who's Minding the Store?

Recent charges of misleading ingredient, calorie count info have FDA scrambling to fix system

Music Soothes Anxiety as Well as Massage Does

Listening to relaxing tunes might be more cost-effective, researchers add

Avandia Researchers' Financial Ties Questioned

Review of studies on controversial diabetes drug points up conflicts of interest

Implant Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy

Pacemaker-like device cut frequency of seizures in study participants

Low-Fat Diet Does Little to Alter Cholesterol Levels

But researcher adds it's still a good choice for losing weight

Blocking Protein May Stem COPD

Study in mice could lead to new treatments for smoking-related diseases

Clinical Trials Update: March 18, 2010

Selenium Could Shield Against Diabetes

High levels in men appear to be beneficial, study finds

Prenatal Stress May Boost Baby's Asthma Risk

Strategies may be needed to promote well-being in pregnancy, researcher says

Gene Sequences May Make You Unique

Focusing on genes alone will yield incomplete picture, scientists say

Cultural Outreach Boosts Cancer Care in Asian Americans

Simple measures could reduce high risks in certain populations, reports suggest

Omega-3 May Safely Treat Precancerous Bowel Polyps

The nutrient could help those at genetic risk for the growths, study finds

Learning May Be Tougher for the Teen Brain

When puberty hits, mastery of new skills declines, but research in mice might lead to a solution someday

FDA Toughens Rules on Tobacco Sales to Kids

Move includes near-elimination of cigarette vending machines, restrictions on advertising

'Comfort Dogs' Come to Emotional Rescue

Specially trained canines help those suffering aftermath of disaster, having daily struggles

Review Faults Usefulness of Gene Expression Signatures

For lung cancer, studies to date have too many flaws, researchers say

More Kids Now Extremely Obese

Report authors warn of shorter life spans, impending health problems for these children

Could Lowering Blood Pressure Help Stop Dementia?

Major U.S. trial will enroll thousands to examine links between hypertension, Alzheimer's

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