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Women who follow a very healthy diet are much less likely than those who eat poorly to have a baby with tetralogy of Fallot or atrial septal defects

Healthier Diet Linked to Reduced Congenital Heart Defects

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Tied to reduced risks of tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects
Acupuncture appears to be more efficacious than oral medication for treating hot flashes in breast cancer survivors

Acupuncture Beats Pills for Hot Flashes in Breast CA Survivors

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Even 'sham' acupuncture beat one frequently used medication
Neither exercise nor supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids seem to preserve cognitive function in the elderly

Exercise, Supplements Don’t Help Preserve Cognition in Elderly

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Two trials cast doubt on these widely touted strategies
Women tend to manage their femininity so as to be considered adherent to the unspoken code of the non-gendered worker

Women in Academic Medicine ‘Manage Femininity’ to Succeed

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Strategies for this include appearing easy-going or downplaying differences based on gender
Regularly taking low-dose aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may lower long-term risk of colorectal cancer

Low-Dose Aspirin, Other NSAIDs May Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk

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Findings for consistent use over 5 or more years
Epidural corticosteroid injections for radicular low back pain or spinal stenosis may provide some relief for certain patients

Corticosteroid Injections of Little Benefit for Low Back Pain

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Any relief is likely temporary, review of 38 studies finds
Exercise appears to help control atrial fibrillation in overweight or obese patients

Exercise Can Help Control A-Fib in Overweight Patients

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Patients with atrial fibrillation saw odds of recurrence decline as fitness level improved
Too few members of certain minority groups are pursuing careers in U.S. medicine

Too Few Blacks, Hispanics Pursuing Careers As Physicians

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Shortage of minority physicians may affect U.S. patient care, experts say
Risks of attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder are greatest for children with the most severe degree of poor growth in the womb

Preterm Birth, Poor Fetal Growth Tied to ADHD Risk

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Higher risk of ADHD seen for children among lowest and highest weight percentages
Discontinuing antihypertensive treatment in seniors with mild cognitive deficits does not improve mental functioning

No Cognitive Benefits Seen for Elderly Who Stop HTN Rx

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Prior research suggests lower BP increases risk for cognitive decline in elderly