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Dec 17, 2015 04:46 PM EST

Electromagnetic Waves Help Treat Glioblastoma Patients

Low-intensity electromagnetic waves prolonged survival in brain tumor patients--particularly those with glioblastoma--who were already treated with chemotherapy, according to a recent study.

Oct 21, 2015 02:19 PM EDT

Preeclampsia Increases Risk Of Infant Heart Defects

High blood pressure increases the risk of pre-eclampsia--a pregnancy complication that may cause heart defects in newborns, according to new research. T

Sep 16, 2015 12:23 AM EDT

Nearsightedness: Myopia Risk Reduced When Kids Play Outdoors More

Children who spend more time outdoors during the day may have a reduced rate of nearsightedness, also known as myopia. The findings are published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).