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Study finds saliva testing predicts aggression in boys

(Medical Xpress)—A new study indicates that a simple saliva test could be an effective tool in predicting violent behavior.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows heart calcium scan predictive of diabetes-related death from cardiovascular disease

People with Type 2 diabetes have two to four times the risk of cardiovascular disease compared to people without the disease. The best way for doctors to predict which diabetes patients are at the greatest risk for heart ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Dec 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Mayo Clinic studies how much practice makes perfect when performing colonoscopies

A colonoscopy is an invaluable procedure for detecting problems in the colon and rectum. Doctors can often diagnose gastrointestinal issues and even catch the warning signs of colorectal cancer. Perfecting the skills required ...

Cancer created May 09, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0