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Researchers Report Stem Cell Advance
Using cold virus to deliver pluripotent cells circumvents safety concerns, scientists say

Flu Vaccine Should Be More Effective: CDC
And officials are urging more Americans than ever before to get a shot this season

Mediterranean Diet Cuts Death From Chronic Diseases
Those who eat this way reduce risk of many illnesses by almost 10%, study says

Chromosome Tests Help Study of Kids’ Mental Anomalies
New technology offers better diagnostic model for complex developmental abnormalities

Most U.S. Kids Getting Recommended Vaccinations
More than 77% are fully inoculated, federal officials say

Brain’s Serotonin May Explain Seasonal Mood Changes
Higher binding potential in winter could clarify why people feel down when sun shines less

Vaccines Seek to Offer Cradle-to-Grave Protection
While the shots still save young lives, advances look to protect older folks, too

Testosterone Associated With Disease Transmission
Mouse study finds hormone affects behavior, drives spread of contact illness

B Cells Can Act Alone in Autoimmune Diseases
Finding points to new interventions to control body's attack on its own healthy tissue

Web Site Demystifies Lab Tests
Nonprofit aims to educate consumers about the meaning of various medical screenings