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Older People Get Brain Boost From Internet
A new study shows older adults who learn to use the Internet to search for information experience a surge of activity in key decision-making and reasoning centers of the brain.

Mercury Levels Same in Autistic, Other Children
Blood levels of mercury are similar in children with autism, those with other developmental problems, and those who are developing typically, according to a new study.

TNF Blockers for RA Linked to Skin Cancer
RA patients treated with TNF blockers have higher rates of skin cancer than patients who take other disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, or DMARDs, new studies show.

Fighting Gout With Skim Milk and Water
There’s a new reason to drink plenty of water and skim milk: both may help to prevent painful gout attacks, new studies show.

New Test Checks for Prostate Cancer Return
Researchers say they have developed a highly sensitive prostate specific antigen (PSA) test that may identify prostate cancer patients who are likely to relapse after treatment.

Marker May Predict Multiple Sclerosis Severity
A newly identified biomarker may be linked to the severity of multiple sclerosis and may one day help with diagnosis and treatment of the often frustrating and unpredictable disease.

12 Lupus Genes Found
At least a dozen or more genes may help explain what causes lupus, according to two new studies.

Car Booster Seats Cut Injury Risk for Kids
Booster seats with proper belt positioning significantly reduce the risk of injury in children aged 4 to 8 who are involved in traffic accidents, a new study shows.

Video Games May Cause Kids Pain
A new study suggests 12% of young kids who play video games have finger pain severe enough to force them to limit their gaming time.

WHO recommends antivirals for patients with symptoms of both H1N1, pneumonia
The WHO concluded a three-day meeting on H1N1 (swine flu) in Washington, D.C., on Friday, where health experts issued recommendations that patients with symptoms of H1N1 and pneumonia be treated quickly with antivirals, even before the results of H1N1 tests are complete, the San Francisco [...]