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Ulcerative colitis is hard on young patients
The inflammatory disease of the large intestine causes ulcers and sores.
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Watching a lot of TV is bad for your health
The more television you watch the higher your chances of developing diabetes and obesity.
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Laser angioplasty an alternative to traditional method
The procedure may reduce the need for a second angioplasty.
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Non-hormonal replacement therapy
A new hormone replacement therapy drug uses a steroid to mimic the function of hormones.
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DNA vaccine for allergies
A DNA vaccine treatment cuts allergy shots from six months to six weeks.
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Laser surgery for lazy eyes
Select ophthalmologists now perform laser surgery on children to correct a lazy eye.
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Testing nitroglycerin on osteoporosis
Doctors hope to prove that nitroglycerin cream prevents bone loss, while increasing bone density.
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Help for a herniated disc
Using a heat wand, in a relatively painless procedure, doctors can make your back pain melt away.
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New MRI computer images show Alzheimer's progression
The technique takes MRI scans and morphs them into one another to show how Alzheimer's attacks the brain.
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New treatments for psoriasis
Remicade, approved by the FDA for treating Crohn's disease and certain types of arthritis, was found to work well for psoriasis too.
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