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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: symptoms

symptoms stories: 2 news summaries

(Newser) - A newly unveiled gene linked to Alzheimer's disease could help determine when symptoms of the brain disorder will arise, the News & Observer reports. A team of Duke University scientists announced their finding today at a Vienna conference. “As soon as people start forgetting things, they want to... More »

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Duke University • genetic research • Alzheimer's Disease • symptoms

 Warning Labels Can Be 
 Hazardous to Your Health 

Prescription labels, doctor's cues can trigger symptoms

Nov 18, 08 1:59 PM CST
(Newser) - Ignorance truly is bliss when it comes to prescription drugs. The side effects listed on warning labels have a self-fulfilling quality, researchers tell the Wall Street Journal. People sensitive to this "nocebo effect" should think twice before reading that their pills can cause nausea, vomiting, irritability, or difficulty concentrating.... More »

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medicine • brain • prescription drugs • psychology • doctor • symptoms • nocebo effect

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