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Over 50? It’s time.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer isn’t something most people want to talk about. But if you’re over 50, it’s time to start talking…to your doctor. Screening could save your life — and in some cases even prevent cancer and the need for further treatment.
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Learning May Be Tougher for the Teen Brain - When puberty hits, mastery of new skills declines, but research in mice might lead to a solution someday.
Common Pesticide Tied to Development Delays in Kids - Chlorpyrifos, used on fruits and vegetables, affects mental and motor skill development, researchers say.
Clinical Trials Update: March 18, 2010
Prevention of Acupuncture Infection Needs More Focus - Funding to promote safety guidelines urged by experts.
Swine Flu in Pregnancy Leads Some to ICU - Moms-to-be more likely to become critically ill than others, study finds.
Avandia Researchers' Financial Ties Questioned - Review of studies on controversial diabetes drug points up conflicts of interest.
Widespread Public Defibrillators May Save Lives - As lifesaving devices increase, so do the number of heart attack survivors, Japanese study finds.
Prenatal Stress May Boost Baby's Asthma Risk - Strategies may be needed to promote well-being in pregnancy, researcher says.
More Kids Now Extremely Obese - Report authors warn of shorter life spans, impending health problems for these children.
Blocking Protein May Stem COPD - Study in mice could lead to new treatments for smoking-related diseases.
Rising Drug Prices Slam Some Medicare Recipients - Those with Plan D coverage gap may face high monthly expenses, study finds.
Gays, Lesbians Excluded From Some Medical Studies - Research into sexual health tends to omit them, report finds.
