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Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs
Exposed infants more susceptible to bronchiolitis, study finds

Thyroid Cancer Higher in Volcanic Areas
Study finds exposure to toxic compounds may explain the increased cases

Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick?
Study ties poor supervisors to higher odds for heart attack

Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss
Home environment plays role in effort to drop pounds, experts say

World Trade Center Workers Twice as Likely to Have Asthma
Rates continued to rise for several years after the attacks, study shows

Household Chemicals May Affect Cholesterol Levels
PFCs are found in packaging, paper and exposures were evident in most people, researchers say

Cell Phone May Reduce Bone Density in Hips
Keep mobile phones as far as possible from body, research suggests

Chimps Show Signs of Culture
Animals conform to behavior dictated by society in which they live, researchers say

Sex With a Partner Makes Evolutionary Sense: Study
In worm model, genes gained from two parents helped offspring thrive, study shows

Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases
Study suggests a connection with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis