August 2006










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Test of a Lifetime

There Are Still No Clear Answers
On Genetic Testing for Diseases

by Gina Shaw
To test or not to test—that is the question facing many people whose family history places them at increased risk for certain diseases that have a genetic component.


Parents’ Nightmare
Sudden Infant Deaths During Sleep Decreasing, But Risk Remains High

by Carolyn Cosmos
Fewer and fewer babies are dying from sudden infant death syndrome thanks to public education, but SIDS still stalks certain infant groups and it remains the leading cause of infant deaths in the United States.

Also See: Tips for Better Baby Sleep







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