Interferon advances toward wider medical use at last
After a decade of slow progress, interferon shows potency against multiple sclerosis hepatitis B and C genital warts and certain cancers. Studies from the International Society for Interferon Research in San Francisco also link the hormone to treatments for cervical erosion chronic granulomatous disease and Kaposi's sarcoma. While promising, brain tumors lingering side effects and unclear dosing remain. Scientists caution that interferon is not a cure for the common cold.
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Study finds parental support helps long term child obesity control
CHICAGO AP report says overweight children gain lasting weight control when parents back exercise and healthy eating from the start. After 10 years, kids in the fully reinforced family program showed 7.5 percent less overweight, while other groups lagged. parents remained more obese. Experts call for more study on persistence into adulthood.
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University of Pittsburgh
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University of Pennsylvania Medical School
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Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic
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