NFL obesity debate voices strong, league rebuts study
The study claiming 56 percent of NFL players are obese faces sharp pushback from the NFL and players union. Critics say BMI alone misreads muscle vs fat while officials warn of health risks from oversized players and the sport's rushing to size.
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Mutations Linked to Lung Cancer Treatment Vary by Smoker Status
Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center report a first known mutation in never-smokers with lung cancer and note distinct pathways: EGFR mutations predominate in never-smokers and KRAS mutations in smokers. The study analyzed 419 tumors from US, Japan, Taiwan and Australia to explain variable drug responses and guide therapy selection.
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HIV infected teens take fewer precautions study finds
A UCLA led study shows HIV infected teens delaying sexual caution and more abuse of drugs and alcohol compared to a decade ago. Researchers tracked 891 youths ages 13 to 24 starting in 1994 and followed up in 1999 2000, noting earlier infections and ongoing risk behaviors amid HAART availability.
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Brain implants offer new hope for severe depression patients
A Toronto nurse, Deanne Harris, found relief after two brain electrodes were implanted for deep brain stimulation DBS. The trial, led by Baycrest Center and University partners, shows dramatic mood improvement after years of therapy failure. Experts note DBS targets specific brain regions, unlike broader electroconvulsive therapy.
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