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Varicose, Spider Veins May Be Inevitable for Some
It may seem just cosmetic, but condition can lead to more serious problems, doctor warns

Access Is Key to Kids' Decision to Smoke
Smoking friends or stores selling cigarettes make the habit more likely, study finds

Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among Elderly
Not all homes are the same, but common sense measures can reduce the risk, expert says

Heart Blood Vessels Grown in the Lab
Could offer a future alternative to bypass surgery, researchers say

Clinical Trials Update: July 18, 2008

Loud Music in Bars Hastens Drinking
French researchers say blasting tunes makes patrons down more alcohol in less time

Breast-Fed Babies Have Fewer GI Infections
But they're more likely to be iron-deficient, study finds

FDA Says It's Safe to Eat Tomatoes
Salmonella outbreak may be winding down; peppers remain suspect

A Better Blood Test for Heart Risk?
Tracking 2 proteins might be more precise than cholesterol readings, experts say

Alzheimer's Research Brings Progress, Setbacks
Once-promising vaccine fails to ease symptoms, but old drug offers new hope

Suckling Infant Triggers 'Trust' Hormone in Moms
Breast-feeding releases oxytocin, involved in bonding, release of milk in humans, animals

Many Recovering Alcoholics Depend on Coffee, Cigarettes
But smoking may increase the likelihood of relapse, expert says

Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Endangers Neurotrophin Levels
These peptides are critical for normal development of the brain, study says

Gene Variations May Predict Antidepressant Response
Finding could help advance individualized medicine for psychiatric patients

Magnetic Pulses to Brain Improve Lazy Eye in Adults
Vision improved temporarily, Canadian researchers report

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