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Sen. Ted Kennedy Is Out of Surgery Why It Matters: WebMD has been following the Massachusetts senator's health and treatment since he announced he had brain cancer. Now that he has had surgery, learn more about his operation at Duke University, his follow-up treatments, and how he is responding. Also See: Sen. Ted Kennedy Has Brain Cancer The Faces of Brain Cancer WebMD's Brain Cancer Health Center Low Birth Weight Raises Autism Risk Why It Matters: Researchers report in the journal Pediatrics that a baby born at a low birth weight has about double the risk of developing autism. Find out if this risk is more common in boys or girls. Also See: WebMD's Autism Spectrum Disorders Health Center Low Birth Weight Still a Top Concern for Pregnant Women WebMD's Health & Baby Center New Findings May Change How Breast Cancer Is Treated Why It Matters: Presenters at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology say they had good results using the bone drug Zometa to keep breast cancer from coming back. Another study found a combination of chemotherapy and the drug Avastin worked better than chemotherapy by itself. Be sure to get the details. Also See: WebMD's Breast Cancer Health Center Gene Testing Predicts Response to Erbitux Why It Matters: For the first time, doctors have used a molecular test to pinpoint which people with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer are most likely to benefit from the targeted therapy Erbitux. Could this be an important step toward offering cancer patients treatment that's more tailored to individual needs? Also See: Childhood Cancers More Likely in Northeast Can a Mediterranean Diet Prevent Diabetes? Why It Matters: Researchers in the British Medical Journal have more evidence that the Europeans have a great way to eat. This time, traditional Mediterranean fare was found to be helpful in protecting against type 2 diabetes. See how much this cuisine can help lower risk. Also See: Mediterranean Diet and Heart Health WebMD's Health & Diet Center Fall From Bunk Bed Can Land Kid in ER Why It Matters: Here's something you never hear in those big-family sitcoms: A new study from Ohio State University shows that bunk bed-related injuries are quite common among young kids and college students. Be sure to check these safety tips. Also See: WebMD's Children's Health Center Be sure to check WebMD's news center for more news and important information.

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