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It took a novel tack to discover an obesity gene

Biostatistician sailed into new waters full story»

Risk of breast cancer may be associated with red meat consumption

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James Robins makes statistics tell the truth

Numbers in the service of health full story»

Vitamin D critical to human TB response

Findings illuminate possible prevention pathways full story»

Weight and weight gain may predict breast cancer survival

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Study finds heavy drinking linked to higher stroke risk

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Studies find benefit in stop-smoking programs targeted for working-class groups

Occupation is significant factor in whether you smoke full story»

Smoking increases bleeding into the brain, study finds

Past smokers show no increased stroke risk, suggesting new benefit for smoking cessation full story»

Study finds frequent consumption of alcohol linked to lower risk of heart attack in men

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Study predicts risk of prostate cancer death

Who will be alive 10 years after treatment? full story»

Studies find milk consumption, use of HRT, and pregnancy may influence hormone levels associated with cancer risk in women

May help explain mechanisms of cancer growth and formation full story»

Statistical work helps calm worries about anti-AIDS drugs and pregnancy

Drug cocktails for HIV-1 infection do not appear to increase risk of premature delivery, low birth weight full story»

Biostatisticians crunch data vital to AIDS research, genetics

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Study shows obesity can increase risk of pancreatic cancer

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Testing to identify drug-resistant AIDS strains is cost-effective

Allows clinicians to better adjust "AIDS cocktail" mix of drugs full story»
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