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For Seniors: You Can Beat the Heat

After age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature -- especially heat -- as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses.

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Caffeine Could Stave Off Multiple Sclerosis

Finding may help scientists develop drug to treat autoimmune disease, researcher says


Clinical Trials Update: June 30, 2008
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Elevated Albumin Levels in Urine Raise Hypertension Risk

Findings suggest current concept of 'normal' protein secretion needs revision


Fatty Liver Disease Ups Heart Risks for Obese Kids

As many as 6 million U.S. youngsters have the condition, researchers warn

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Donating Blood

Fewer than 5 percent of Americans who could donate blood actually do so each year, according to the American Association of Blood Banks. The average donor is a college-educated white male, between the ages of 30 and 50, who is married and has an above-average income. About 38,000 units of red blood cells are needed each day in the United States.