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Caesarean stress may alter DNA
5/7/2009
 
 

Babies delivered by caesarean section experience changes to the DNA of white blood cells, which might be why they're at increased risk for immunological diseases researchers say.

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Single 40-somethings risk dementia

 
5/7/2009
 

People who live alone in middle age face double the risk of developing cognitive problems in later life compared with married or cohabiting counterparts, according to a study.

 

Sexist jokes may spur violence

 
5/7/2009
 

Sexist jokes favour the mental mechanisms that spur violence against women, especially in men with “macho attitudes”.

 

Birth weight, leukaemia linked

 
5/7/2009
 

There may be an association between high birth weight and an increased risk of overall leukaemia and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).

 

Suicide, anti-smoking drugs linked

 
5/7/2009
 

The FDA have ordered Pfizer Inc and GlaxoSmithKline PLC to add strong warnings on their anti-smoking drugs to highlight the risk of serious mental health problems.

 

Why swine flu differs from flu

 
5/7/2009
 

Scientists have uncovered some clues about why the new swine flu frequently brings on gastrointestinal distress and vomiting, symptoms not usually associated with seasonal flu.

 

Asphyxia likely killed Carradine

 
5/7/2009
 

The private pathologist who conducted a second autopsy on David Carradine's body said that Thai authorities have determined the actor died of asphyxia and so far, he agrees.

 
 

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