Study in mice could lead to new treatments for smoking-related diseases

Causes elevated ammonia in blood

• Healthy Overweight Volunteers

• Smoking Cessation

• Hepatitis C

Specially trained canines help those suffering aftermath of disaster, having daily struggles

Simple measures could reduce high risks in certain populations, reports suggest

Move includes near-elimination of cigarette vending machines, restrictions on advertising

Focusing on genes alone will yield incomplete picture, scientists say

• Loneliness Boosts Blood Pressure

• More Multigenerational Households in U.S.

• Blood Infections Boost Hospital Costs

• Significant Decline in Reported TB Cases: CDC

• Graco Harmony High Chairs Recalled

• Traumatic Brain Injury Major Cause of Death in U.S.

• EPA to Tighten Flea, Tick Product Regulations

• Kraft Reduces Salt in Food Products

• California May Ban Smoking in State Parks

• Philadelphia VA Center Fined for Radiation Treatment Errors

Suggestions for performing a self-exam

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Pacemaker-like device cut frequency of seizures in study participants

When puberty hits, mastery of new skills declines, but research in mice might lead to a solution someday

But researcher adds it's still a good choice for losing weight

Report authors warn of shorter life spans, impending health problems for these children

The nutrient could help those at genetic risk for the growths, study finds

Strategies may be needed to promote well-being in pregnancy, researcher says

Funding to promote safety guidelines urged by experts

For lung cancer, studies to date have too many flaws, researchers say

High levels in men appear to be beneficial, study finds

Moms-to-be more likely to become critically ill than others, study finds