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High Doses of Vitamin D Cut MS Relapses

High doses of vitamin D dramatically cut the relapse rate in people with multiple sclerosis, a study shows. Go to the Source

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Swine Flu and Travel: What Should You Do?

Has swine flu made you rethink your travel plans? Get expert advice on swine flu and travel. Go to the Source

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Gene Variants Hold New Clues to Autism

Researchers have identified new gene mutations — also called gene variants — that may boost the risk of autism spectrum disorders. Go to the Source

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ADHD Medications Help Kids in School

Kids with ADHD usually struggle in the classroom, but new research offers support that medication can help them achieve in school. Go to the Source

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Swine Flu: U.S. Declares Public Health Emergency

At least 20 people in the U.S. have been sickened by swine flu, by the CDC’s latest count. Go to the Source

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Pomegranate Juice May Slow Prostate Cancer

Drinking 8 ounces per day of pomegranate juice may slow the progression of prostate cancer that hasn’t spread, a new study shows. Go to the Source

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Swine Flu Case Count Rising

CDC has identified 7 people who had swine flu, and expects to find more. All have recovered from what seems to be a new swine flu virus that spreads from person to person. Go to the Source

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Low Vitamin D Linked to Severe Asthma

Low levels of vitamin D may be linked to severity of asthma in children, according to a new study. Go to the Source

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Mexico Swine Flu Epidemic Worries World

Mexico’s deadly swine flu outbreak is caused by the same virus identified in the U.S., according to the CDC. Go to the Source

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Maggots for Leg Ulcers? Maybe Not

Maggot therapy — using live maggots to eat away dead tissue — is more painful and does not lead to faster healing of leg ulcers than standard treatment, a study shows. Go to the Source

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