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DNA not only determines specific characteristics in a person but may also be indicative of how long an individual will live, based on a biological clock.

Finding out whether you have been infected with dengue may soon be as easy as spitting into a rapid test kit. The Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) of A*STAR has developed a paper-based disposable devi...

Shire drug first to be approved as treatment for binge-eating disorder. What was originally an ADHD medication is now offering a possible way for compulsive over-eaters to regain control in their life.

Researchers said that doctors should check on their patients' travel and medical histories in order to better identify whether Chikungunya or Rheumatoid Arthritis is behind the symptoms.

In a bid to come up with better treatments for cancer and to develop drugs that are tailored according to an individual's genetic make-up, the U.S. is proposing the Precision Medicine Initiative, which will involve analy...

The flu season is about halfway through and the good news is new cases are dropping throughout the United States. The bad news? Reports of deaths are increasing.

In an effort to reduce tobacco smoking in children and young adults, state Sen. Ed Hernandez proposed Senate Bill 151, which would increase the legal smoking age in California to 21 years old.

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Title: Little Improvement in Children Paralyzed After Viral Infection, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/29/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: More Measles Cases Seen in January Than in Typical Year: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/29/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Acne Gel Linked to Rare Side Effect, Doctors WarnCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/29/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Tamiflu Cuts 1 Day Off Average Flu Bout, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/29/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Teens, Young Adults Most Likely to Go to ER After Car Accidents: ReportCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Should Vaccination Be a Personal Choice?Category: Health NewsCreated: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Arizona Officials Say Nearly 1,000 People May Have Been Exposed to MeaslesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/29/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Colon Cancer Rates Rising Among Americans Under 50Category: Health NewsCreated: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Diabetes Patients Lax With Meds If Diagnosed With Cancer, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/29/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Early Birds May Catch the Worm, but Night Owls May Snatch the WinCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/29/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Flu's Grip on U.S. Starting to Weaken: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/29/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Good Sleep Habits, Enforced Rules Help Kids Sleep: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/29/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Health Tip: Drink ResponsiblyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/30/2015 12:00:00 AM