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For the first time, scientists have recorded individual brain cells fetching a spontaneous memory.

Toddlers received the recommended vaccinations against childhood diseases at record levels in 2007, federal health officials said.

Federal officials ordered stronger warnings on four medications widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses, saying they can raise the risk of possibly fatal fungal infections.

Eggplant is particularly good in this sweet-and-sour Sicilian version of ratatouille.

Four medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis can increase the risk of contracting fatal fungal infections, the agency said.

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Scientists have uncovered new evidence that strengthens the link between a host-cell gene called Apobec3 and the production of neutralizing antibodies to retroviruses. Published in the Sept. 5 issue of "Science," the finding adds a new dimension to the set of possible explanations for why most people who are infected with HIV do not make neutralizing antibodies that effectively fight the virus.

The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Research Network, a collaborative effort funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today reported the first results of its large-scale, comprehensive study of the most common form of brain cancer, glioblastoma (GBM). In a paper published Sept. 4, 2008, in the advance online edition of the journal "Nature," the TCGA team describes the discovery of new genetic mutations and other types of DNA alterations with potential implications for the diagnosis and treatment of GBM.

The hurricanes roaring around this week are reminders that disasters can strike anytime. Would you know what to do if you were impaled with a sharp object, or if someone next to you were bleeding profusely? Even if you don't know any first aid whatsoever, smart moves at the right time can make a difference. In this week's Empowered Patient Elizabeth Cohen tells you the right things to do in five common, and dangerous, situations.

A radioactive tracer that “lights up” cancer hiding inside dense breasts showed promise in its first big test against mammograms.

When parents pursue several ways to have a child, the stage is set for virtual twins, genetic strangers who share an environment from an early point in life.

Overtraining is rare. But when it occurs, it's a long road back.

Plastic surgeons are learning to spot difficult patients and then turn them away.

The Measles-Mumps-Rubella vaccine causes neither autism nor gastrointestinal disorders, a study reported Tuesday, disputing a theory that has persisted for a decade.

Government toxicologists have reiterated safety concerns about bisphenol A, just weeks after the Food and Drug Administration declared the substance safe.

Current human exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in many polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, is of"some concern" for effects on development of the prostate gland and brain and for behavioral effects in fetuses, infants and children, according to a final report released today by the National Toxicology Program (NTP).

The revelation that Bristol Palin, the 17-year-old daughter of GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, is five months pregnant puts teen pregnancy squarely in the spotlight again this summer.

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A panini grill is an easy way to prepare eggplant slices, whether or not you use them in a grilled sandwich.