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Sandy Leaves Massive Blackouts, Flood Damage in Her Wake
Health Highlights: Oct. 31, 2012
Redheads May Face Higher Risk of Melanoma, Even Without Sun Exposure
Learning How to Keep Pounds Off Before Dieting May Work Best
Company With Ties to Meningitis-Linked Pharmacy Recalls All Products
Black Breast Cancer Patients May Have Higher Death Risk in First 3 Years
New Treatment For Head Lice?
Did Schooling Method Spread Mumps in Orthodox Jewish Communities?
Health Highlights: Oct. 30, 2012
Tips on Keeping Food Safe When the Power Goes Out
Fast-Food Breakfast Sandwiches May Slow Down Blood Flow: Study
Common Antidepressants Too Risky During Pregnancy, Researchers Say
Health Risks Will Rise in Sandy's Wake, Experts Warn
Play-Focused Program Might Help Kids With Autism
Boys More Prone to OTC Drug Abuse Than Girls, Study Suggests
Men May Benefit From Osteoporosis Drug, Too: Study
Health Highlights: Oct. 29, 2012
Second Compounding Pharmacy Shut Down in Massachusetts
Millions Brace as Hurricane Sandy Slams the East Coast
Potty-Training Method Won't Affect Tot's Health: Study
Keep Pets Safe During Hurricane Sandy
Obese Teens Face Higher Risk for Kidney Disease: Study
Smartphones Linked to Sexual Activity in Teens: Study
Autism Tough to Spot Before 6 Months of Age, Study Suggests
Sandy's Wrath Brings Massive Blackouts, Flooding Across Northeast
Breast Cancer Survival Varies by Race, Ethnicity, Study Shows
Eating More Meals Linked to Less Student Overweight
Using Canada's Health System as Model Might Cut U.S. Costs: Study
Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 28 Dead, 363 Sickened
Fish, But Not Fish Oil Supplements, May Shield Against Stroke
Junk Food Hurts Your Arteries, But Healthy Meal Might Help
Gene Study Yields New Clues to Crohn's Disease, Colitis
Millions Prepare as Hurricane Sandy Starts Assault on East Coast
'Greenish-Black' Contaminant in Vials of Steroid Behind Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
Health Highlights: Oct. 26, 2012
Hurricane Sandy Has East Coast in Its Crosshairs
Swallowing Nasal Sprays, Eye Drops Can Harm Kids, FDA Warns
Synribo Approved to Treat Rare Leukemia
Some Face Transplant Patients May Regain Sensory, Motor Function
'Greenish-Black' Contaminant in Vials of Steroid Behind Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
Docs Make Push to Lower Kids' Pain, Stress in ER
Viagra Can Help Prostate Cancer Patients Maintain Sex Lives: Study
Many Mistakenly Think Radiation Might Cure Terminal Lung Cancer
Study: No Long-Term Heart Risks From Breast Radiation
Smoking Bans Reduce Hospitalizations: Study
Gene May Be Tied to Both Smoking and ADHD, Study Suggests
Smoking During Pregnancy Tied to Extra Weight in Kids
Poor Reading Skills Linked to Teen Pregnancy Risk
Health Highlights: Oct. 25, 2012
Get Ready for Hurricane Sandy, Experts Warn
Smokers at Higher Risk of Another Stroke: Study
Cases Linked to Fungal Meningitis Now Number 328
West Nile Cases Pass 4,700 Mark Nationwide: CDC
Daily Aspirin May Bolster Aging Brain, Study Shows
Flu Vaccine May Protect Your Heart
'Hercules' Star Kevin Sorbo Knows Stroke Strikes the Young
Stem Cells to Cartilage? Promising Results Seen in Mice
Quality of Life After Cancer May Depend on Tumor Type
'The Biggest Loser' May Sour Viewers on Exercise, Study Finds
Health Highlights: Oct. 24, 2012
Mass. Launches Criminal Probe of Firm Linked to Meningitis Outbreak: Report
Genes May Determine Aspirin's Effect on Advanced Colon Cancer
Less Bystander CPR Done in Poor, Black Neighborhoods, Study Shows
Many Terminal Cancer Patients Put False Hope in Chemo, Study Finds
Millions May Be Taking Vitamin D Unnecessarily, Analysis Suggests
CDC Panel: All Pregnant Women Should Get Whooping Cough Shot
Harmful Chemicals Found in Day Care Centers, Study Says
Supplement of Red Wine Ingredient Won't Help Healthy Women: Study
Is 'Sex Addiction' Real? Some Experts Say So
Homelessness, Frequent Moves Affect How Kids Do in School
Health Highlights: Oct. 23, 2012
Records Show Problems at Steroid Pharmacy as Far Back as '06
Many Studies' 'Wow' Results Usually Fade in Follow-Up
Doctors Warn About High Levels of Caffeine in Some Energy Drinks
Mass. Launches Criminal Probe of Firm Linked to Meningitis Outbreak: Report
Does Sleep Apnea Offer Some Protection During Heart Attack?
Tired? Your Dog Is Yawning Right Along With You
Short-Term, Early HRT May Cut Women's Alzheimer's Risk: Study
Secret of Anesthesia Revealed, Study Says
Too Much Dairy, Carbs Might Harm Men's Sperm
Stroke Risk Rises in Seniors With COPD: Study
Med School Enrollment on Rise in 2012
Women Who Quit Smoking May Gain Up to 10 Years of Life: Study
Mothers' Weight-Loss Surgery Linked to Kids' Heart Health
Body Fat May Affect Death Risk Among Breast Cancer Patients
Water Workouts a Great Alternative: Study
Crohn's Disease in Children May Start From Bacteria
Health Highlights: Oct. 22, 2012
Lance Armstrong Stripped of Tour de France Titles
More Antibiotic Use Tied to Rise in Diarrheal Infections in Hospitals: Study
Little Evidence Organic Food Better in Long Run: Report
Beans a Boon for People With Diabetes, Study Finds
Fycompa Approved for Epileptic Seizures
3-D Mammograms Might Be Safer, More Accurate, Early Study Shows
10-Minute 'Tension Tamer' at Bedtime May Help You Sleep: Study
Is Perfect Pitch Genetic?
Colonoscopy Screening May Have Cut Colon Cancer Rates
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Safe or Not?
Can Your Body 'Sense' the Future?
Partisanship Guides Americans' Attitudes on Health-Care Reform Law: Poll
Staying Home With Sick Kids Causes Job Worries for Parents: Survey
Right Amount of Exercise Can Boost Mental Health: Study
Exercise and Weight Loss Give Brain a Boost, Study Finds
Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 23 Dead, 297 Sickened: CDC
Kids With Stressed-Out Parents Eat More Fast Food: Study
More Evidence Links Bullying, Abuse to Suicidal Thoughts in Youth
Health Highlights: Oct. 19, 2012
Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 21 Dead, 271 Sickened: CDC
Meningitis Outbreak Toll Now 23 Dead, 284 Sickened: CDC
Fertility Treatments May Raise Risk for Birth Defects: Study
Approval Expanded for Sapien Artificial Heart Valve
Less Frequent Pap Tests Safe for Most Women, Ob/Gyn Group Says
Panel Rules Against HRT for Preventing Chronic Disease
Antiviral Therapy for Hepatitis C May Thwart Liver Cancer
Kids Still Swallowing Magnets Despite Warning Labels
Stimulation Device for Esophagus Might Ease GERD Symptoms
Smoking, Diabetes Are Risk Factors for Poor Leg Circulation: Study
Targeted Radiation for Breast Cancer May Cause More Complications
Frailty Linked to Dementia in Oldest Adults
Study IDs 4 Key Habits of Successful Aging
Foster Kids Adopted by Same-Sex Parents Make Big Gains, Study Says
Health Highlights: Oct. 18, 2012
Accidents Claim 12,000 U.S. Kids' Lives Each Year: Report
Can Allergies Thwart Fatal Colon Cancer?
Colorful Detergent 'Pods' a Danger for Children: CDC
Jetrea Approved to Treat Eye Condition
Latest Meningitis Outbreak Toll: 20 Deaths and 257 Infections, CDC Says
More U.S. Women Turning to Long-Acting Contraceptives: CDC
'Plugged-In' Teens Vulnerable in Traffic: Study
Egg Freezing as Viable as 'Fresh' Eggs, Fertility Experts Say
A Parent's Grief Highlights Flu Shot's Importance
Boys Hit Puberty Sooner Now, Study Finds
Many High School Football Players Ignore Signs of Concussion: Survey
GI Bleeding Deaths Drop in U.S., Study Finds
Marijuana, Real or Fake, Can Lead to Unusual Gastro Problem
Cheerleading Needs Safety Guidelines, Pediatricians Say
Exercise May Beat Socializing at Staving Off Brain Shrinkage
More Americans Have High Blood Pressure Under Control: Survey
Faces 'Morphed' for Man When Scientists Tweaked His Brain
FDA Agents Visit Mass. Company Linked to Meningitis Outbreak
Health Highlights: Oct. 17, 2012
Docs: Heart Device Might Be Breakthrough for Muscular Dystrophy
Lance Armstrong Resigns as Chairman of Cancer Foundation
More Evidence Linking Creativity, Mental Illness
West Nile Cases Pass 4,500 Mark Nationwide: CDC
Surgery May Spur Rise in Heart Deaths After Cancer Diagnosis: Study
Blood or Bone Marrow Better for Stem Cell Transplants?
Depression Brings Worries About Discrimination, Study Finds
Menopause Won't Spur Weight Gain, But May Boost Belly Fat: Review
Some With Alzheimer's Better Off Staying on Antipsychotics: Study
Blood Test May Help Define Breast Cancer Risk in Older Women
Low Calcium Linked to Hormone Condition in Women
Lack of Sleep May Trip Up Student Athletes
Heart Disease Risk Factors Also Tied to Death From Prostate Cancer
Exercise Boosts School Performance for Kids With ADHD: Study
Lax Parents, Dealers May Lead to ATV Crashes, Study Suggests
Obese Boys, Impotent Men?
Short Bursts of Intense Exercise Can Fight Weight Gain: Study
Symptoms of Ankle Fracture
Health Tip: What's Behind a Sore Throat?
Health Tip: Monitor Your Blood Glucose
Health Tip: Help Prevent a Concussion
Health Tip: Is That Sore Throat Strep?
Health Tip: Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Pain
Health Tip: If Your Teeth Are Sensitive
Health Tip: Grill Healthier
Health Highlights: Oct. 16, 2012
New DNA Test Shows Promise for Spotting Colon Cancer
More Drugs Linked to Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
Vaginal Ring Delivers HIV Drug in Animal Study
Multivitamins May Slightly Lower Men's Cancer Risk: Study
Painkiller Abuse by Kids Way Up, Study Finds
Fewer Children for Women After Ectopic Pregnancy: Study
Weight-Loss Surgery Tied to Drop in Heart Risk Factors
Nationwide Study Examines Common Heart Procedures
Caring Parents Less Likely to Raise a Bully, Study Finds
House Dust Ingredient Linked to Allergic Asthma: Study
Post-Op Radiation May Boost Results for Prostate Cancer Patients: Study
High-Carb Diet in Old Age Linked to Mental Decline
Kids With Autism Find It Hard to Describe Poor Behavior, Study Finds
Diet/Exercise Combo Best, 'Biggest Loser' Study Says
Many Grandparents Lack Latest Child Safety Info: Study
Hospitals Should Test More Teen Girls for Pregnancy, Study Suggests
Health Highlights: Oct. 15, 2012
Big, Rapid Gains Made in Human Lifespan: Study
Weight-Loss Surgery May Boost Risk for Alcohol, Drug Abuse: Study
More Drugs Linked to Meningitis Outbreak: FDA
Pain Level After Car Crash Could Depend on Your Genes, Studies Say
Cholesterol Levels Dropping in U.S. Adults, Mostly From Statin Use
Parents' Love in Infancy Pays Off Later, Study Finds
Antioxidants in Tea, Fruit, Veggies Might Fight Prostate Cancer: Study
New Vaccine Strategy May Fight Genital Herpes, Mouse Study Suggests
Dad's Advice Could Be Key to Teens' Sexual Activity
Could Green Tea Help Fight Prostate Cancer?
Texas-Mexico Border Violence May Harm Kids' Mental Health
Blood Infections in ICU Cut With Simple Measures: Study
Exercise May Delay Early Aging of People With Diabetes
Are Knee Injuries Tied to Menstrual Cycle?
Cyberbullying Rarely Single Factor in Teen Suicides: Study
Bullying May Be Linked to Mental Disorders
Post-Flight Fainting May Signal Dangerous Blood Clot: Study
'Off-Label' Use of Meds Routine in Pediatric ICU
Secondhand Smoke: All It Takes Is 20 Minutes
Antibiotics Don't Ease Coughs in Kids With Common Cold: Study
Some Boys With ADHD May Struggle as Adults
Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise as Weight-Loss Aid, Study Says
Brain Scans Suggest Downside to Skipping Breakfast
Psoriasis Drug May Help People With Crohn's Disease: Study
Powerful People Tend Not to Return Smiles, Study Says
Meningitis Outbreak Tied to 15 Deaths, 205 Cases: CDC
Health Highlights: Oct. 12, 2012
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Monday
7 Daily Servings of Fruits, Veggies Best for Happiness, Study Finds
Abraxane Approved to Treat Advanced Lung Cancer
B Vitamin Supplements Don't Affect Colon Cancer Risk: Study
CDC: Meningitis Infections Now Total 185 in 12 States
Treating Sleep Apnea Might Ease High Blood Pressure, Too
Sitting Can Harm Health, Even for Those Who Exercise
Sleepless Nights Might Raise Odds for Diabetes
Millions of Healthy Years of Life Lost to Cancer Worldwide
When Adults Smoke in Cars, Child Passengers Suffer: Study
Tainted Steroid Injections May Affect Those Treated for Joint Pain
More Testosterone, Less Deceit?
Preemies Born to Poor Families May Face Higher Risk for Brain Bleeds
Alcoholism Shortens Life More Than Smoking: Study
Multivitamins Won't Boost Standard HIV Care, Study Finds
Many Older Heart Attack Survivors Don't Stick With Meds
Videos of Real-Life Stumbles May Help Fall-Prevention Efforts
Common Antidepressants May Raise Stroke Risk a Bit, Study Finds
Health Highlights: Oct. 11, 2012
Meningitis Toll Now 14 Dead, 170 Sick: CDC
HIV Diagnoses Among U.S. Hispanics Vary By Region: CDC
Diet, Exercise May Boost 'Good' Cholesterol, Study Suggests
As Armstrong Case Unfolds, Experts Describe Doping's Harms
Drugs to Prevent Alzheimer's to Be Tested in Large Trial
Health Care Is No. 2 Concern on Voters' Minds
Official: Pharmacy Tied to Meningitis Outbreak May Have Broken State Law
Consistent Criteria for Sports Concussion Might Aid Diagnosis
Could Stem Cells Treat Autism? Newly Approved Study May Tell
Pre-Test Jitters Might Boost Scores: Study
Coffee May Speed Up Bowel Recovery From Colon Surgery
HPV Shot Doesn't Encourage Sexual Activity in Girls: Study
Brain Recovery From Alcoholism Seen Soon After Abstinence: Study
Study Sees Link Between Prolonged Formula Feeding, Leukemia Risk
Healthy Lifestyle Boosts Survival Odds for Older Women With Cancer
Race, Income Tied to Late Colon Cancer Diagnoses, Study Finds
Breast-Feeding Might Cut Risk for Tough-to-Treat Breast Cancer: Study
Depression, DNA Linked to Higher Death Risk in Bladder Cancer Patients
Health Tip: Is Your Child a Biter?
Health Tip: Encourage Your Family to Exercise
Many Lesbians Not Screened for Cervical Cancer, Study Finds
Health Tip: Secure Your Child in a Booster Seat
Health Tip: Signs of Heart Attack in Women
Health Tip: Don't Take the Wrong Medication
Health Tip: Wash Your Hands
Health Tip: Stay Safe This Halloween
Health Tip: Learn About the A1C Test
Health Tip: Enjoy a Healthier Halloween
Health Tip: Exercise for People Who Have Had Breast Cancer
Foot Ulcers Tied to Increased Death Risk for People With Diabetes
Harvest Season Can Be Hazardous for Farmers
Flirting Works as Negotiation Tactic for Women: Study
Health Highlights: Oct. 10, 2012
Meningitis Toll Now 12 Dead, 137 Sick: CDC
West Nile Cases Continue to Climb, CDC Says
Medicare/Medicaid Policy Shift Didn't Budge Hospital Infection Rates: Study
Blood Test May Spot Rare Lung Cancer
Another Meningitis Scare Emerges, Targeting NYC's Gay Men
Eye Docs Must Do More to Spot Unsafe Older Drivers: Study
Many Seniors Overpaying for Medicare Drug Plans: Study
Meningitis Outbreak Throws Spotlight on 'Compounding' Pharmacies
Parents May Be Taking Concussion Symptoms Too Lightly: Survey
Teens Who Self-Harm Need Adult Influences, Professional Help: Expert
Nearby Livestock May Raise 'Superbug' Risk
Obesity Helps Spur Cancer's Growth, Mouse Study Suggests
Kids Who Sleep a Bit Longer Behave Better in School, Study Finds
'Mother's Kiss' Method May Dislodge Items Kids Put in Nose
Study Shows Bicycle Helmets Save Lives
Measuring Brain Plaques May Yield Clues to Alzheimer's Risk
Electronic Records Do Aid Patient Care, Study Finds
Halloween Warning: Decorative Contact Lenses May Damage Your Eyes
Health Highlights: Oct. 9, 2012
Meningitis Toll Now 11 Dead, 119 Sick: CDC
Clearer Prescription Drug Labels May Be on the Way
Blood Test May Spot Serious Health Risks in Women
Kids With Hemophilia Should Be Active, But Avoid Risky Sports: Study
New Research Suggests HRT May Lower Heart Risks
Experimental Vaccine Might Help Women Already Infected With HPV
Healthy Lungs May Keep Brain Running Smoothly
Study Reveals the Many Ways Sexual Assault Harms Women
Botox Shows Promise Against Persistent Neck, Shoulder Pain
Language Barrier Blocks Epidural Use in Childbirth: Study
Secondhand Smoke Ups Babies' Risk of Asthma, Study Says
Drop in Illicit Drug Use in Cities, Uptick in Prescription Drug Abuse
Rising Eye Injury Rates Seen With Robotic Prostate Surgery
Speed-Learning a New Language May Help Brain Grow: Study
Forget Flu Shot Myths, Protect Yourself This Season
Health Highlights: Oct. 8, 2012
Prenatal Mercury Exposure Tied to ADHD Symptoms in Kids
Up to 13,000 Got Steroid Shots at Center of Meningitis Outbreak: CDC
Experimental Drug May Limit Stroke Damage
Strict Moms Influence Kids' Friends: Study
Alzheimer's Drug Shows Potential in Trials
Some 'Super Tasters' Might Be Less Prone to Sinus Woes
'Mouth Feel' Makes Wine Go Well With Meat, Study Finds
Group Programs for Weight Loss May Work Best
Gene Tied to Obesity, Depression, ADHD
State Regulations Tied to Drop in Common Heart Procedure
Does Neighborhood Income Affect Teens' Mental Health?
In Terms of Drinking, the Rich Are Different, Study Says
U.S. Stroke Patients Are Getting Younger
Tragic News Reports Weigh More Heavily on Women: Study
Depression Stigma May Be Fading: Survey
Social Media Could Boost Condom Use, Study Suggests
Service That Speeds Up Breast Cancer Diagnosis Pays Off: Study
Wondering About Your Hospital's Quality? Ask a Nurse
'Believing' Propels Cancer Survivors to Exercise, Study Finds
Avoid Scary Calorie Counts This Halloween
Number of Meningitis Cases Now Stands at 91, CDC Says
Antidepressants in Pregnancy May Affect Babies' Language Development
Death Toll From Meningitis Outbreak Now Stands at 7, CDC Says
Health Highlights: Oct. 5, 2012
Officials Seeking Patients Who May Have Received Contaminated Steroid
Certain Eye Injuries in Kids May Indicate Child Abuse: Study
Mouse Study Sheds New Light on How Memories Are Stored
Nearly Half of Children With Autism Wander From Safety: Survey
Fresh Blood as Good as Older Blood for Preemie Transfusions: Study
CT Scans of Kids in ER With Stomach Pain Skyrockets
HIV Deaths Declining for Most, But Not All, Americans
Walking for Heart Health? Speed It Up, Study Suggests
Scientists ID 'Genetic Signatures' for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Marijuana Extract May Help Ease Muscle Stiffness in MS: Study
Teens Want Voice in End-of-Life Decisions
Patients Gain When Hospitals Work Together on Infection Control
Taking Terror Out of Nightmares: Tips for Parents
Is Your Brain Working as You Nap?
Help Kids Breathe Easier on Halloween
Health Highlights: Oct. 4, 2012
Meningitis Outbreak Not Over Yet: Experts
Little U.S. Flu Activity So Far, CDC Says
Home Dialysis an Option for Some With Chronic Kidney Disease
One-Third of Men With Anal Cancer Have HIV, Study Finds
New Gene Mutations Tied to Schizophrenia
New MRI Might Help Spot Heart Disease Early: Study
New Gene Test Predicts Whose Mouth Lesions Might Be Cancerous
Science Reveals Secrets of Hypnosis
Leaves Decay Faster in Warmer Temperatures, Scientists Say
Genetic Disorder Test for Newborns May Speed Up Diagnoses
West Nile Cases Continue to Climb, CDC Says
Missing Data May Skew Clinical Trials
Study: Blood Tests for Inflammation Could Help Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke
Genes Linked to Retardation Not Inherited, Study Suggests
Hormone Therapy in Early Menopause May Benefit Some Women: Study
Aspirin May Help Preserve Brain Function in Older Women With Heart Disease
BPA Exposure Impacts Pregnant Women's Thyroids, Study Suggests
Botox Injections: Option for Urge Incontinence?
Lung Function Recovery Seen in People Exposed to World Trade Center Site
Researchers Map Vision in Brain
Coffee Might Raise Glaucoma Risk: Study
Couples Trying to Conceive Might Need Help Sooner, Study Says
Scientists Link Gene to Lower Risk of Lung Cancer
Can Tomatoes Lower Stroke Risk?
Melanoma Odds Doubled for Transplant, Lymphoma Patients: Study
Many Hospitalized Children Experience Severe Pain: Report
Health Tip: Choosing the Right Running Shoes
Health Tip: Exercising in Cold Weather
Health Tip: Need Help for Brittle Nails?
Health Tip: Beat Boredom
Health Tip: Help Keep Head Lice From Coming Back
Health Tip: What to do About Corns and Calluses
Health Tip: Treating Swimmer's Ear
Health Tip: Am I at Risk for Endometriosis?
Health Tip: Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
New Autism Criteria Will Have Minor Impact: Study
Drinking, Driving Drops by Half Among Teens: CDC
Rheumatoid Arthritis May Be Linked to More Blood Clots
Common Heart Medicine May Not Be Effective for Some: Study
Vitamin D Won't Save You From Common Cold, Latest Study Says
Indoor Tanning Causes Common Skin Cancers, Study Finds
Skinny Genes: Could Heredity Raise Your Vulnerability to 'Be-Thin' Pressure?
Health Highlights: Oct. 3, 2012
Could Hypertension in Pregnancy Harm Child's Thinking Skills for Decades?
Early Humans Commonly Consumed Meat, Researchers Say
Diabetes Screening May Not Lower Overall Death Rates
Scientists Uncover Genetic Link for Uterine Fibroids
Free Birth Control May Curb Abortions: Study
Severely Obese Americans on the Rise
Humanitarian Work May Raise Risk of Anxiety, Depression
Study Links Low Vitamin D Levels to Worse MS Symptoms
Zinc Harder to Absorb in Old Age, Animal Study Shows
Health Highlights: Oct. 1, 2012
Might Smallpox Virus Help Fight a Lethal Breast Cancer?
Study Links Insomnia to $31 Billion in U.S. Workplace Errors
HPV Vaccine Found Safe in Large Study
Retina's Thickness May Be Tied to Severity of MS, Study Suggests
Diabetes Patients Should Have More Voice in Treatment: Experts
Statins Tied to Reduced Glaucoma Risk
Doctors Speak Out on Health Care Waste in U.S.
Stem Cell Transplant May Spur Heart Disease Risk: Study
Rural Colon Cancer Patients Fare Worse
Juggling a Hospital Job and Family Can Be Painful
Postoperative Program Prevents Respiratory Complications: Study
Same Part of Brain Recognizes Faces and Objects, Study Finds
Heavy Smokers, Drinkers May Face Pancreatic Cancer Earlier in Life
New Survey Examines States' Investments in Dealing With Diabetes
Doctor Offers Hunting Safety Tips
Researchers Discover Gene Defect Linked to Deafness
Use of Medicare Skilled Nursing Benefit Is High at End of Life: Study
'Junk Food' May Significantly Hike Risk of Stroke, Researchers Say
Exercise Improves Effects of Stroke: Study
Even a Little Exercise Boosts Self-Esteem in Overweight Teens
New Melanoma Treatment Might Delay Cancer Progression
Scientists Probe How Some HIV Patients Resist AIDS
U.S. Kids Exposed to 4 Hours of Background TV Daily: Study
Child Abuse Injuries Have Risen, Study Finds
Novel Drug Approach Shows Promise Against Breast Cancer
Psychiatric Disorders Often Persist in Juvenile Offenders
Teens Don't Really Like Taking Risks, Study Finds
New Anti-Clotting Drug Bests Warfarin, Study Says
Hip Resurfacing More Likely to Fail Than Hip Replacement: Study
Seniors Who Fell Recently May Fare Worse After Surgery
Impact Tests Show Bike Helmets Protect Kids in Crashes
Sitting for Hours Daily Might Boost Your Kidney Disease Risk: Study
Electronic Health Records Aid Diabetes Control
Late-Preterm Babies Needing ICU Catch Up With Other Preemies: Study
Researchers Tackle Age-Related Decline in Immune Response
New Guidelines for Doctors Treating Low Back Pain
Children Underrepresented in Clinical Drug Trials: Study
Moderate Drinking May Increase Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorder: Study
Study: Digital Beats Film Mammography at Spotting Breast Cancer
Gout Management Is Focus of New Guidelines
Poor Sleep in Teen Years Linked to Heart Risks in Adulthood
Many Pedestrians Hit By Cars Are Distracted By Mobile Devices
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Falling
Health Tip: Manage Your Child's Allergy
For People With Lung Disease, Colds Are Worse With School Kids Around
Health Tip: At Risk for High Cholesterol?
Health Tip: Starting Baby on Solid Foods
Health Tip: Easing Teething Pain
Health Tip: All Fats Aren't Bad
Health Tip: Caring for Acne
Health Tip: Dine on Seafood
Health Tip: Using an Antihistamine
Health Tip: Avoid Spreading Pinkeye
Sharing Notes With Patients Empowers Them: Study
Severe Anemia Linked to Higher Death Risk After Heart Surgery
More Stomach, Esophageal Cancers Seen in AIDS Patients Than Others
What Drives Your Daily Biological Clock?
U.S. Sees a Run on New Knees Since 1990s
Importance of Family Meals Questioned
Pinball Analogy May Help Grief-Stricken Move Forward
Spirituality Central to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Study Finds
Halloween Means Gobbling Candy
Health Tip: Gear Up for Safe Soccer
Health Tip: Warm Up Before You Work Out
Health Tip: Kids Need to Stop Sucking Their Thumbs
Health Tip: If You're Lactose Intolerant
Health Tip: Considering Counseling?
Health Tip: Caring for an Older Person's Teeth
Health Tip: What's Behind Epilepsy?
Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Flu
Shootings at Hospitals a Rarity, Study Finds
Clenched Hand May Prevent 'Choking' Under Pressure
Rare Breast Cancer Poses New Set of Challenges
Survivor of Aggressive Breast Cancer Stresses Need for Quick Action
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