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Testosterone may help treat multiple sclerosisin men, according to a preliminary study. Testosterone treatment was associated with better scores on the mental skills test and a 67 percent slowdown in loss of brain volume. More...
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A new study finds the first drop ever in the United States among women 40 and older. The rate was down as much as four percent from 2000-2005. One expert expressed concern, and discussed with Julie Chen possible factors behind the development. More...
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Equal And Splenda Settle Lawsuit
     Artificial Sweetener Had Accused Yellow Rival Of Suggesting It Is Healthier Than Other Sweeteners

Herbal Medicine: Taken On Faith?
     Many People Don't Consult Scientific Guidelines On Herbal Supplements

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     Study: Many Don't Know Signs Or Consider It As Cause Of Symptoms

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     High Rate Of Female ACL Ruptures Not Linked To Menstrual Cycle, Researchers Say

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     Internal Fat Surrounding Vital Organs Could Be As Dangerous As External Signs Of Fat

Report: Veterans Have Greater Suicide Risk
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     Study: 1 Full-Dose Aspirin A Day For 5 Years Cuts Colon Cancer Risk

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FDA Panel: Anemia Drugs Need Risk Warnings
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Boy Receives New Heart At Ark. Hospital
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     Doctors Are Increasingly Trying To Diagnosing Autism And Other Mental Disorders In Babies

Acclaimed Urologist Dies At 92
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Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Smoking Ban
     Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Smoking Ban; Gov. Tim Pawlenty Expected To Sign It Into Law

New Plan Would Mandate HIV Tests In N.J.
     New N.J. Proposal Would Require Pregnant Women, Newborns To Be Tested For HIV

N.J. Plan Would Mandate HIV Tests
     New N.J. Proposal Would Require Pregnant Women, Newborns To Be Tested For HIV

Groups Work With Researchers, Drug Cos.
     Small Number Of Advocacy Groups Are Bridging Gap Between Researchers, Drug Companies

OxyContin Maker, Execs Guilty Of Deceit
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