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Explosion in twin births in rich countries

February 10, 2016 Twin births have almost doubled in developed countries in four decades, said researchers who cautioned about the associated health risks.

Scientists identify gene that could lead to new treatments for sepsis

February 10, 2016 Scientists have identified a gene that could potentially open the door for the development of new treatments of the lethal disease sepsis.

Inhibiting family of enzymes promotes rapid hair growth

February 10, 2016 Inhibiting a family of enzymes inside hair follicles that are suspended in a resting state restores hair growth, a study from researchers at Columbia University Medical Center shows.

Scientists find stem cells that might repair skull, face bones

February 9, 2016 Scientists report they may be one step closer to using stem cells to replace damaged skull and facial bones in people who experience a head trauma or undergo cancer surgery.

Many parents don't realize how deadly flu can be

February 9, 2016 Only about four out of 10 U.S. babies aged 6 months to 23 months are getting vaccinated against the flu, federal health officials reported.

When seniors stop driving, they may decline in health

February 8, 2016 Older adults who give up driving may see their mental and physical well-being decline, a new research review finds.

Taser shock seriously affects brain

February 8, 2016 More than two million citizens have been tased by police as Taser stun guns have become one of the preferred weapons by police departments. But what does that 50,000-volt shock do to a person's brain?

Acoustic neuroma, a slowly-growing tumor

February 6, 2016 Acoustic neuroma, also known as a vestibular schwannoma, is a rare condition when a tumor develops on the main nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain. It can cause hearing problems and, if left untreated, serious medical conditions.

Disparity in post-transplant survival between Native Americans and whites

February 5, 2016 Native Americans have decreased access to kidney transplants and are more likely to die on the waiting list than whites according to a research.

Teen suicide: Black-box warnings about ADHD drugs are confusing

February 5, 2016 Black-box warnings about the dangers of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications are confusing and could have serious consequences for the risk of youth suicide.

More than 90% of patients continue to receive prescription opioids after overdose

February 5, 2016 More than 90 percent of patients with chronic pain continue to receive prescription opioids after an overdose and are at high risk for experiencing a repeated overdose.

Consumers remain highly skeptical of the vaccine

February 5, 2016 Consumers, particularly parents, remain highly skeptical of this year's flu shot despite the media's efforts to positively endorse this year's vaccine, according to Treato and MediaMiser.