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Autism Summer Camps
Children with autism do not have to forego the summer camp tradition; these three autism summer camps provide a unique experience for those with an ASD.
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Study Finds 11 New Cholesterol Genes
Scientists new discovery shows that 11 additional genes help blood metabolize cholesterol and fat and the results may lead to more prevention of heart attacks.
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Alzheimer's News and Message/Discussion Web Resources
Alzheimer's News and web addresses for Message/Discussion Boards about Alzheimer's.
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HIV Study Seeks Participants
A $20.5 million grant enables expansion of an international program investing the biological factors underlying immune system control of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
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The Benefits of Eating Breakfast
Breakfast kickstarts your metabolism, helps you to concentrate and perform better in school and at work and aids in maintaining a healthy weight.
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Biography of Henry K. Beecher
Henry K. Beecher is best remembered for his landmark 1966 article on human experimentation, but his early life and training gave little hint of what was to come.
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Top Hospitals - The Second Five
The next five in the list of the top hospitals for respiratory treatment feature two hospitals in the Boston, Massachusetts area.
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A Look at the Past and the Future
ADHD was in the news quite a bit in 1999. Find out what it was all about.
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Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy Dies
Massachusetts' senior Senator Edward M. Kennedy died Tuesday evening at his home in Hyannisport, MA after a year-long battle with brain cancer.
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Missouri's Autism Intervention Conference
The fourth annual Autism Intervention Conference will be held at the University of Missouri in Columbia from March 25-29, 2009.
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Using Leptin to Treat Infertility
Just as being overweight can cause infertility, so can being underweight. Leptin can restore fertility in very slim women.
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Anorexia and Professional Women
Can professional school or a high-powered career cause anorexia nervosa in women? Compelling anecdotal evidence suggests an association between advanced degrees and eating disorders, but that is no reason for giving up on your dreams.
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Aspirin and Colon Cancer
Studies show that aspirin reduces the risk of colon cancer. Unfortunately, most experts agree that the risks of taking aspirin outweigh any cancer-prevention benefits.
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Buttocks Augmentation for Men
Butt augmentation, considered before an absurdity, is now a popular body contouring surgery for men.
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How to Switch Off Stress Genes
A recent study shows that stress genes can be switched off by practicing certain types of relaxation. Chronic stress is all too common today, but can be ameliorated.
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Latest Research on Alzheimer's Treatment
The latest research about Alzheimer's drugs Aricept, Reminyl, Exelon & Namenda; Ginkgo biloba; statins; B vitamin supplements; exercise and education yields mixed results
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The Life of Boston Corbett
From evangelism to insanity, from instant celebrity to a hole in the ground, English-born Sergeant Boston Corbett became known post Civil War as 'Lincoln's Avenger' .
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What Is The Normal Personality?
In his new book "The Normal Personality", Dr. Reiss explores how normal motives, not traumatic childhood experiences, contribute to the many of our everyday problems.
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Best Budget Hotels in Boston
These surprisingly cheap Boston hotels are located in the heart of the city, near Back Bay shopping, museums, and the financial district. They're clean and nice, too.
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Atypical Depression
Knowing whether you have these symptoms can make the difference between mere response and remission.
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Augmentation and Combination Strategies
Where do you turn when antidepressants don't work?
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Competitive Eating is Hard to Stomach
Eating as sport is simply in bad taste. and would actually be funny if it wasn't so alarming.
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Cranial Sacral Therapy
An introduction to cranial sacral therapy in regards to its use with HIE kids.
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Empty-Headed Quick Fixes
There are no quick fixes, especially when it comes to eating disorders. The lowdown on leukotomy, lobotomy, and trephination.
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James D Watson, The Double Helix of the DNA Molecule
A short biography of James D Watson, noted biologist and President of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, who, with Francis Crick, discovered the modecular structure of DNA.
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Ultradian Rhythms
Everyone wants to maximise their productivity yet remain healthy. The body has a biological rhythm designed for this purpose.
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Antidepressants--Not a Science
Antidepressants have been around for about 20 years, but researchers still have a lot to learn. That leaves a lot of people only partially improved and others having to chose between the advantages and possible side effects this medication has to offer.
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Clinical Sciences in Med School
The second half of medical school involves learning to be a doctor as you work. What is involved in this stage of medical education?
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Endometrial Ablation with Water
Endometrial ablation involves removal of the lining of the uterus to treat menorrhagia or uterine bleeding. When done with water, this is know as hydrothermal ablation.
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Diabetes
Diabetes has been called the silent killer. This article will discuss the different types of diabetes and how to check yourself to find out if you are at risk, with resouce links to web sites dealing with these issues.


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