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Family Matters When Donating
Family is important to almost every culture around the world. When it comes to live kidney donation, it seems that family is especially important for African Americans.
Know the Symptoms on World Stroke Day
In commemoration of today's World Stroke Day the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging individuals to take a refresher in recognizing stroke symptoms.
Mini Surgery for Melanoma
Surgery for any treatment can leave one nasty scar. For melanoma, this scar could soon turn into a minor blemish.
Slower Brain Growth in Autistic Children
Despite the fact that autism affects one in 110 American children, little is known about the disorder and why it causes developmental delays from moderate to very severe.
Predicting Alzheimer's Disease
As seniors begin to age, many worry about the prospect of developing Alzheimer's disease. They may seek an evaluation, but it can be difficult to predict who is suffering from early symptoms even when memory problems are reported.
In Vitro for Older Women Works
For older women who are trying to conceive but have unexplained infertility problems, bypassing other fertility treatments and going directly with in vitro fertilization (IVF) appears to improve the odds of getting pregnant.
Osteoporosis in the Middle East and Africa
A recent report released predicts a dramatic rise in osteoporotic bone fractures throughout Middle Eastern and African countries.
Foreclosures Causing Depression
For people behind on their mortgage payments or going through foreclosure, there are high rates of depression.
Sleepless Teens Gain Weight
The teenage years are the time of life where people need the most sleep. Sleeping less than eight hours per night makes teens tired, more prone to sickness, and have difficulty concentrating.
Walking Your Way Back to Brain Health
Relearning how to walk after a stroke or brain injury can be a difficult task. An innovative method for alternating walking patterns may aid patients in regaining their usual walking ability.
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