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Fall Babies at Higher Risk for Asthma

November 21, 2008, 12:18 pm by WebMD

A new study shows that babies born four months before the peak of winter virus season are more likely to develop childhood asthma than babies born at any other time of year.

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Walk to Ward Off Age-Related Weight Gain
WebMD: January 5, 2009, 12:23 pm
Walking as little as a half hour a day may keep the extra pounds from adding up as you get older.

Diabetes Slows Brain Function
WebMD: January 5, 2009, 11:27 am
Even mild type 2 diabetes, well controlled, slows mental function. The effect appears early but remains stable, at least while diabetes remains mild, a Canadian study shows.

Steve Jobs' Hormonal Imbalance: FAQ
WebMD: January 5, 2009, 7:04 am
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CFS Linked to Childhood Trauma
WebMD: January 5, 2009, 6:30 am
Experiencing serious trauma during childhood may increase a person's risk for developing chronic fatigue syndrome later in life, a new study suggests.

Bulimia Tied to Brain Differences
WebMD: January 5, 2009, 4:20 am
Women with bulimia nervosa may particularly impulsive because of their brain activity patterns, a new study shows.


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