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Severe Injuries From ATV Accidents on the Rise
Studies found more amputations, spinal injuries among kids who ride them

Jump in Kids' Sports Injuries Due to Overuse
Awareness can slow this 'silent epidemic,' prevent long-term problems, expert says

Youth Baseball Injuries Becoming More Common
Stretching, rest can ease elbow, shoulder pain that plagues many young players, studies show

Clinical Trials Update: March 10, 2010

High Natural Estrogen Might Raise Women's Stroke Risk
The link seemed especially strong for overweight females, study found

Vaccination, Prevention Is Beating Back Hepatitis
Programs seem to be making progress against these viruses, research suggests

Alcoholics' Relapses Better Understood
Brain mechanism could be key, and an existing drug might help, scientists say

H1N1 Flu Spreads Slower Than Seasonal Flu: Study
Data from Texas households confirm that the virus tends to target children

Scientists Find Key to Hormone-Resistant Prostate Tumors
Discovery in mouse study may someday extend men's lives

Psychotherapy Can Help People With Lupus Cope
After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say

Cost of Junk Food May Influence Consumption
People were less likely to buy pizza, soda when the price went up, study found

Alzheimer's 'Epidemic' Hitting Minorities Hardest
Blacks, Hispanics at much higher risk for the illness, which carries huge price tag, report finds

Clinical Trials Update: March 9, 2010

As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex
Association held true for people well into their 80s, study found

Most Drug Studies Don't Help Docs Pick Best Treatment
The problem? Available meds ignored in favor of drugs in the pipeline, review finds

Do Liberals, Atheists Have Higher IQs?
Study links intelligence test scores with key beliefs and male monogamy

Recession May Mean Fewer Nips & Tucks
Breast augmentation, Botox still popular, but plastics surgeons' group cites 2% decline

Herpes Infects One in Six in U.S.
Most don't know they have the disease, CDC says, upping risks for transmitting it to others

Survey May Help Docs Diagnose Mood Disorders
It identified anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder in most cases, study finds

Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the Unvaccinated
Inoculating children can prevent influenza from spreading, experts say

Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk
It doesn't matter whether you smoke a little or a lot, study finds

Obese Colon Cancer Survivors Face Poorer Prognosis
Study found chances of recurrence, death higher than among normal-weight patients

Doctor's Specialty Often Steers Prostate Cancer Care
Therapy choice is influenced by physicians' preferences, research suggests

Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep
If changing jobs isn't an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says

Kidney Donors Go On to Lead Long, Healthy Lives
Study of more than 80,000 who gave one up shows procedure carries few risks

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