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TV Star Jack Osbourne Has Multiple Sclerosis
Jack Osbourne , the 26-year old reality TV star whose teenage antics on The Osbournes jump-started his acting career, has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Cancer Trials Assess the Fire, not the Smoke
About 50 percent of all cancers are related to tobacco use, which also interferes with the effectiveness of treatments. A person's history with tobacco is important if they're participating in a cancer study. 
Thinking About Pain Can Make It Worse
When it comes to chronic pain, a positive attitude may be just as effective as a painkiller if a person can successfully put the pain out of their mind. And they’ll sleep better too.
Healing Children With Brain Injuries
Predicting how well children will heal from brain injuries is something of a mystery.  However, doctors are getting clues from the growing numbers of cases in recent decades. After reviewing decades of studies on children with neurological trauma, Rob Forsyth, PhD, and Fennela Kirkham , MD, have published research that reveals some of the basic principles associated with treatments and outcomes. To the extent that the likely outcomes of particular disorders and injuries can be predicted, childhood neurology may develop into more of a mature science. Part of what makes under...
Does Salt Damage Blood Vessels?
Eating foods packed with salt over an extended period appears to cause a damaging build up in the blood vessels. That abundance of salt also increases the risk of developing high blood pressure.
Hospitalizations Increase for Hypertensive Kids
As obesity has increased in recent years, children have increasingly struggled with high blood pressure. A new study found that the number of pediatric hypertension-related hospitalizations has nearly doubled over a decade.
Colicky Baby Remedy
Colic in babies is a disruptive problem without an easy solution, and can often drive new parents to the edge of sanity. Treating colic may be simpler than many parents may realize.
Pain Management By "Adele"
Most people listen to music for their own pleasure, but many are unaware of how profoundly it affects them. These effects may lead music to become an important psychological treatment.
Pay Attention to Coffee and Tea
Many people cannot stay productive at work without their favorite beverage. It turns out that there may be more to this than a coffee habit.
Is Exercise Best for Low Back Pain?
Chronic degenerative-related low back pain can be challenging to manage. A recent study highlights an alternative approach to the commonly prescribed exercise therapy.
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