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Sorted by Popularity (as on MedicineNet) Sort alphabetically Embryo Selection May Help Prevent Some Inherited Disorders NIH, NFL Team Up to Take On Concussion Research Expert Q&A: Childhood Vaccine Safety Health Highlights: Aug. 30, 2013 Brain-Damaged Athletes May Show Mood or Thinking Impairments First Quarterback's Death, NFL Study Split Over Brain Disorder Multiple Concussions Could Up Depression Risk in Former NFL Players NFL's Seau Had Brain Trauma at Time of Suicide, Report Finds NFL Players at Higher Risk of Brain Diseases Ex-Players Sue NFL Over Brain Injuries 'Cooling' Helps Oxygen-Deprived Newborns: Study 'Blast Wind' Linked to Chronic Brain Injuries in Military For Some Athletes, Head Blows May Hamper Learning Health Highlights: May 3, 2012 Health Highlights: April 27, 2012 Health Highlights: April 26, 2012 Health Highlights: April 25, 2012 Mad Cow Disease in U.S. Raises Food Safety Questions When Does Boxing-Related Head Trauma Become Too Much? 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