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Zika Infects, Replicates in Immune Cells From Placenta

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Researchers find virus can replicate in immune cells from the placenta without killing them
Prenatal supplementation with omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids does not reduce immunoglobulin E-associated allergic disease in children

Prenatal n-3 LCPUFAs Don’t Cut IgE-Linked Disease in Children

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No reduction in disease at age 6 years; protective effect suggested on D. farinae sensitization
Prolactin receptor signaling plays a role in expansion of maternal β-cells during pregnancy

Prolactin Receptor Signaling Linked to Expansion of β-Cells

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Molecular roles for PRLR signaling in expansion of maternal β-cells during pregnancy
Women with atrial fibrillation may be at an increased risk of developing cancer

Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Cancer Risk in Women

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Women with new-onset AF show elevated cancer risk beyond one year of AF diagnosis
Some leading insect and infectious-disease experts think health officials in the United States are overreacting to the threat posed by the Zika virus this summer.

How Much of a Threat Will Zika Be to the United States?

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Experts say Gulf Coast states face risk, but most other states probably don't
Women who carry common gene variants linked to breast cancer can still reduce risk of the disease by following a healthy lifestyle

Genetic Breast Cancer Risk Can Be Mediated by Healthy Lifestyle

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Key lifestyle factors include maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, limiting alcohol, no HRT
Although overall colorectal cancer rates are declining

DDW: Incidence of Colorectal Cancer Up in Younger People

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Incidence up 11.4 percent in 10 years among Americans younger than 50
Marijuana use during pregnancy may increase the risk of premature delivery

Marijuana Use in Pregnancy Ups Odds of Premature Delivery

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Mothers who smoke marijuana in pregnancy more than five times likelier to suffer a preterm birth
Hatha yoga is effective for reducing anxiety

Review: Hatha Yoga Beneficial for Reducing Anxiety

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Meta-analysis of 17 studies shows positive association for treatment efficacy, hours practiced
Many patients with advanced cancer lack basic information about their prognosis or treatment

Many Advanced Cancer Patients Lack Info About Their Disease

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Just one in 20 terminally ill people understood their prognosis, researchers say