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Minorities at greater risk for kidney disease
" Certain ethnic minorities, including African Americans and Hispanics, are at a higher risk than the general population for developing potentially life-threatening chronic kidney disease , which has been linked to higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure, according to the National Kidney Foundation .

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:54:14 GMT

Pfizer presents efficacy data of Prevenar 13 at conference
NEW YORK A phase-3 clinical trial found that a pneumococcal disease vaccine was well-tolerated and immunogenic in young, healthy children.

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:49:10 GMT

Allergy Season Arrives With Some Help
Seasonal allergies won't kill you, but they sure can knock you down. "It's very uncomfortable.

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:48:05 GMT

Silicon Chips Embedded in Human Cells Could Detect Diseases Earlier
It's hard to imagine a computer chip tinier than a single, human cell. Still, scientists recently created silicon chips small enough to be embedded into body cells.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:41:04 GMT

Growing Older, Staying Stronger: How Age Influences Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common disease that causes bones to become brittle and more likely to break.

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:26:54 GMT