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Genes, Not Diet, May Be Key to Gout Flare-Ups

Gout is caused by hyperuricemia — high blood levels of uric acid, which forms crystals that collect around the

Lesbian and gay couples might one day be able to produce offspring that share genetic traits from both parents, a

Rates of colon cancer have declined among people 50 and older, they’re on the rise for younger Americans. Now, new

Sit-stand” desks can get office workers on their feet more often — and improve their well-being along the way, a

According to a new study, dark days of winter may increase the risk for postpartum depression in pregnant women whose

A new research shows that flu shot reduces a pregnant woman’s risk of hospitalization for flu by 40 percent. CDC researchers, analyzed

A smart new microscope has given scientists a front-row seat to the drama of mammalian development. For the first time,

Biologists at Johns Hopkins University grew human retinas to detect how cells that allow seeing color are made. The research

Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences were able to produce healthy mice with two mothers that went on to

Decongestants should not be given to children under six 6 years because of their side effects and inability to clear