Jun 22 2011
Graphic Cigarette Warnings: Do They Work?
Sure, the FDA's new cigarette warning labels are shocking, but can they help people quit?
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Jun 15 2011
Iceman Had Bad Teeth
The 5,300-year-old mummy suffered from cavities, possibly brought on by a high-carb diet.
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Jun 06 2011
Chameleon Bandage to Help Wounds Heal
Temperature-sensitive fibers change color in the presence of heat generated by infections or inflammation.
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Jun 06 2011
Stressed Show Horses May Spread Equine Herpes
Normally horses' immune systems keep the virus at bay, but stress and an increase in contact may break down defenses.
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Jun 02 2011
AIDS Battle 30 Years On: Tragedy and Hope
Nearly 30 million people have been killed by AIDS and more than 33 million have the virus that causes it.
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May 19 2011
Most Common Dog, Cat Diseases Revealed
Dental disease, weight issues and fleas were the most commonly diagnosed conditions for cats and dogs -- or at least those that got to see a vet at all.
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Apr 08 2011
How the Civil War Changed Modern Medicine
The bloodiest conflict on American soil ushered in a new era of medicine.
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Apr 08 2011
How the Civil War Changed Modern Medicine
The bloodiest conflict on American soil ushered in a new era of medicine.
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Apr 08 2011
How the Civil War Changed Modern Medicine
The bloodiest conflict on American soil ushered in a new era of medicine.
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Mar 23 2011
1896 X-Ray Machine Fired Up Again
The pioneering device took 90-minute exposures and delivered a radiation dose 1,500 times greater than today's machines.
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