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Newborns Cry With an Accent
New research suggests that babies' cries mimic the accents of their mothers.
How to Cure Chronic Pain Epidemic
Health care reform may improve treatment of patients with chronic pain.
Nonsurgical Lung Cancer Treatment
Patients say spot radiation-beam treatment on lung lesions has few side effects.
Lozenge, Patch Combo Best to Quit Smoking
New study from the University of Wisconsin tracked over 1,500 heavy smokers.
Pregnant Mom's Vaccine Immunizes Baby?
Vaccination while pregnant has 88 percent chance of preventing flu in newborns.
Omega 3 Reduces Inflammation, Too?
Omega 3 fish oil may relieve inflammation-related conditions like arthritis.
Hard to Access Specialized Burn Care
Over half of Americans live more than a two-hour drive from a burn center.
Children Need More Vitamin D
Studies suggest American children do not get enough of the "sunshine vitamin."
Losing Weight With an Injection
Research suggests that an injectible diet drug may work better than a pill.
Diabetes Guidelines for Pregnant Women
International Diabetes Foundation outlines treatment plans for pregnant women.
School Lunch Reform
Institute of Medicine offers new nutritional guidelines for children's meals.
Curbing Stress to Get Pregnant
Research shows stress management programs can help women become more fertile.
No Tylenol Post Flu Shot
Taking acetaminophen too soon after shots may reduce vaccine's effectiveness.
Kidney Dialysis and Elderly Patients
Dialysis for older patients with kidney failure could lessen quality of life.
Long-Term Outcomes of Prostate Surgery
Traditional surgery has better long-term results than robot-assisted procedures.
Long-Term Outcomes of Prostate Surgery
Traditional surgery has better long-term results than robot-assisted procedures.
Wide Range of Health Risks for Abuse Victims
Abused women suffer from more health problems than non-abused women.
Vitamin D and Breast Cancer
Breast cancer patients benefit from high-dose vitamin D supplements.

