Why Gene Tests for Cancer Don't Offer More Answers
Despite progress, genetic profiling of tumors has a long way to go
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Research Casts Doubt on the Value of Acupuncture
Scientific studies show that the procedure is full of holes
The Brains of Flint's Children, Imperiled by Lead, Could Still Escape Damage
Research suggests that exposure to lead-tainted water in Flint, Mich., need not cause lasting harm
A Plan to Prevent Gun Suicides
Firearm sellers have become unlikely allies of public health authorities in the effort to block people from killing themselves
Genetic Treatments for Sickle Cell
When it comes to a devastating blood disorder, sometimes two wrongs make a right
The Paradox of Precision Medicine
Early attempts to tailor disease treatment to individuals based on their DNA have met with equivocal success, raising concerns about a push to scale up such efforts
Better Parenting Skills May Break the Poverty–Disease Connection
Helping parents to help their children can close the rich–poor health gap
How Data Brokers Make Money Off Your Medical Records
Data brokers legally buy, sell and trade health information, but the practice risks undermining public confidence
How Sugar and Fat Trick the Brain into Wanting More Food
Junk foods can muddle the brain's satiety-control mechanism, sending our appetites into hyperdrive
New Nerve Drugs May Finally Prevent Migraine Headaches
The cause of migraine headaches has eluded scientists for centuries. Now a theory blaming one nerve has led to drugs that prevent attacks
An Overreaction to Food Allergies
Many children are wrongly diagnosed with food allergies because of inaccurate tests
New Software and Genetic Analyses Aim to Reduce Problems with Multiple-Drug Combinations
New software and gene analyses may predict which medicines can become harmful when taken together
Mediterranean Eating Habits Prove Good for the Brain
A Mediterranean-style diet may slow memory loss, even if adopted late in life
Ear Implants Could Be Used to Relieve Vertigo
Vertigo can knock people off their feet for years. Ear implants and gene therapy are new attempts at relief
Researchers Study 3 Promising Anti-Aging Therapies
Some researchers believe they will soon be able to slow or even stop the body's clock—at least for a little while
Nerve Surgery Is the Latest Aid for Serious Snoring
Snoring can signal life-threatening apnea. New remedies such as a jolt to a nerve may help
Early Puberty: Causes and Effects
Increases in obesity appear to be the major culprit, but family stress and exposure to chemicals may also play a role
Artificial Sweeteners May Change Our Gut Bacteria in Dangerous Ways
Substances such as saccharin may alter the type of bacteria inside us, could lead to obesity
Three Biotech Solutions for Knee Repair
New techniques in orthopedic surgery aim to unleash the body's own healing power
How Medical Marijuana’s Chemicals May Protect Cells
As more states legalize treatment, scientists are learning how the plant's chemicals may help conditions ranging from brain injuries to cancer
