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A genetic variation doubles the risk of developing calcium deposits in the heart, a common condition that, in severe cases, can narrow or block the aorta, according to a study published Wednesday.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - After an exhaustive search, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have found no sign of an infectious agent, parasite or environmental exposure that could explain the mysterious skin condition known as Morgellons disease.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Drugs used to treat ADHD in adults do not increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes or sudden death, U.S. researchers said on Monday, lifting a cloud over the popular drugs used to improve attention and focus.

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Drugs used to treat ADHD in adults do not increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes or sudden death, U.S. researchers said on Monday, lifting a cloud over the popular drugs used to improve attention and focus.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The vaccine against the new 2009 flu strain offered high levels of protection for pregnant women and their babies, a new study from France suggests.

(Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc is stepping up its push to sell its Cius tablet computers to corporate customers, defying skeptics who say the product is short of the sex appeal and brand recognition it would need to win over the workforce.

BOSTON (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc has asked software security experts to investigate the safety of its insulin pumps, as a new claim surfaced that at least one of its devices could be hacked to dose diabetes patients with potentially lethal amounts of insulin.

BOSTON (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc has asked software security experts to investigate the safety of its insulin pumps, as a new claim surfaced that at least one of its devices could be hacked to dose diabetes patients with potentially lethal amounts of insulin.

BOSTON (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc has asked software security experts to investigate the safety of its insulin pumps, as a new claim surfaced that at least one of its devices could be hacked to dose diabetes patients with potentially lethal amounts of insulin.

BOSTON (Reuters) - Medtronic Inc has asked software security experts to investigate the safety of its insulin pumps, as a new claim surfaced that at least one of its devices could be hacked to dose diabetes patients with potentially lethal amounts of insulin.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Testing women for human papillomavirus (HPV) may catch more pre-cancerous growths than standard cervical cancer screening does -- but more evidence is needed before the newer tests become routine, a study published Monday concludes.

(Reuters) - An advisory group urged U.S. officials to formulate a set of essential health benefits under President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul that is in line with cost of insurance in a typical small employer plan.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Diet changes, exercise and other behavioral tactics do help obese adults shed some pounds -- with or without the help of medication, according to a study published Monday.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids with diabetes may have a higher-than-average rate of asthma, and those with both conditions seem to have a tougher time keeping their blood sugar under control, a study out Monday suggests.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Some 2,500 nurses and other medical workers walked off the job at Kaiser Permanente facilities in southern California on Wednesday in a three-day planned strike protesting benefit cuts sought by the nonprofit healthcare giant.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Some 2,500 nurses and other medical workers walked off the job at Kaiser Permanente facilities in southern California on Wednesday in a three-day planned strike protesting benefit cuts sought by the nonprofit healthcare giant.

The vaccine for whooping cough commonly administered to young children loses its effectiveness after three years, according to the preliminary results of a new US study.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Shaving off extra pounds might help asthmatic kids prevent flare-ups of the disease, according to a study that found obese children have a harder time controlling their symptoms.

Google, Allstate and American Airlines are among the 15 companies being honored by GLAAD for their gay-inclusive ads. ?Google, Allstate and American Airlines are among the 15 companies being honored by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) for their gay-inclusive advertising campaigns. GLAAD announced the winner of its Amplifier Awards on Friday. Winners will be recognized at an October 4 event at The Altman Building in New York City. Insurance giant Allstate will receive the group's Corporate Responsibility Award and marketing group Bob Witeck & Wesley Combs will receive its Public Visibility Award at the event. ?The advertising industry is still behind news and entertainment media in terms of including images that reflect the diversity of LGBT people,? said GLAAD Acting President Mike Thompson. ?By highlighting the great work of all of our award recipients with an Amplifier Award, we hope their corporate peers will begin including our community in ads which accurately

PARIS (Reuters) - An experimental anti-clotting drug from Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer saved more lives than standard treatment warfarin in a major study, giving it an edge over rivals in an emerging multibillion-dollar market.