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Outwitting mutating flu during a pandemic

Secondary drug could delay resistance to stockpiled medication full story»

Predicting and tracking pandemics:

HealthMap.org tracking H1N1 flu hot spots in real time full story»

Some vocal-mimicking animals, particularly parrots, can move to a musical beat

Mechanisms that enable parrots to ‘dance’ may point to the evolutionary root of human dance full story»

Dinosaur protein preserved over time

Brachylophosaurus offers further evidence of bird-dinosaur evolution full story»

Smokers get help with the use of electronic health record

Improves rate of smoking cessation full story»

Majority of new cases of diabetes in older U.S. adults could be prevented

Modestly healthier lifestyles make big difference, researchers find full story»

HMNH welcomes opportunities to develop NSF research-related outreach programs with University researchers

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Smoking, high blood pressure and being overweight top three preventable causes of death in the U.S.

New study finds hundreds of thousands of deaths each year due to diet, lifestyle full story»

Electronic system may reduce adverse drug events

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Chylack and Dowling named ARVO Fellows

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Chance favored expedition leader in ‘missing link’ discovery

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Eating fatty fish once a week reduces men's risk of heart failure

Omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils are also beneficial full story»

Harvard nutritionists take aim at sugary drinks

Cite research that sugar beverages a key factor in obesity full story»

A more direct delivery of cancer drugs to tumors

Specially engineered nanoparticles deliver higher concentration of medication full story»

HMS professor devises single test for cancers

Test tuned to individuals through genetic profiles full story»

Universal coverage may narrow gaps in health outcomes

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MicroRNA discovered to play role in DNA repair

May lead to new prognostic, diagnostic tests for cancer full story»

Microbes thrive in harsh, isolated water under Antarctic glacier

Newfound iron-breathing species have lived in cold isolation for millions of years full story»

Breast cancer danger rising in developing world

Systemic, cultural hurdles to care remain full story»
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