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Texas approves new stem cell rules

The Texas Medical Board on Friday approved controversial new rules on the use of adult stem cells...

Online study of Avastin breast cancer patients

Online study of Avastin breast cancer patients

South San Francisco's Genentech has teamed up with personal genetics company 23andMe for a new kind of...

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Poor sleep found to lead to obesity, diabetes

Lack of sleep or erratic slumber from working late-night shifts or travel may lead to diabetes and obesity, according to a Harvard...

Chronicle 4.12.12 4:00 AM

Study finds hazardous chemicals in some nail polish

Nail polishes that claim to be free of harsh chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects and fertility problems may contain the...

Chronicle 4.11.12 4:00 AM

Autism risk rises if woman obese during pregnancy

Obesity during pregnancy may increase chances for having a child with autism, provocative new research suggests. It's among the first...

Chronicle 4.9.12 4:00 AM

Busy time for S.F.'s egg inspectors

Selling eggs in California isn't all it's cracked up to be. With Easter celebrated Sunday and Passover under way, the egg holds a...

Chronicle 4.8.12 4:00 AM

Counterfeit drugs show need for tracking

The discovery of a second batch of a phony cancer drug in the United States this week has frustrated regulators in California, where...

Chronicle 4.7.12 4:00 AM

Study: Autism risk up with dad age, gene mutations

Three teams of scientists working independently to understand the biology of autism have for the first time homed in on several gene...

Chronicle 4.5.12 4:00 AM

Marin, Santa Clara, San Mateo counties are healthy

The Bay Area is home to three of the five healthiest counties in the state, with Marin County topping the list, according to a...

Chronicle 4.4.12 4:00 AM

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Whooping Cough In The News Again

I've written about whooping cough (pertussis) before. One time recently was when it was announced that it was...

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Popcorn: It's Good For You

Whooping Cough - Is It Time To Vaccinate Everyone?

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