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As America's Waistline Expands, Costs SoarTwo-Drug Therapy Helped Kids With Type 2 Diabetes
Checking Up On Your Fitness FormChildren Usually Excluded From Clinical Drug Trials: Study
Slightly-Overactive Thyroid Tied To Heart ProblemsAnxiety, Depression Often Go Hand-In-Hand With Arthritis
Fruit, Veggies Tied To Lower Diabetes RiskMothers' Stress Could Cause Iron Deficiency In Newborns
Many Older Men Still Get Prostate Cancer TestingCellphones, Texting Put Teen Drivers In Danger, Studies Show
Health Insurers To Pay $1.3 Billion In Rebates: StudySecondhand Smoke Permeates Many Apartment Buildings: Study
Buyers Of U.S. Beef Keep Importing After Mad Cow CaseBeing Bullied Tied To Anxiety, Depression In Special-Needs Kids
Doctors Not All On Board With New Prostate Cancer RecommendationsLow-Income Mothers May Overfeed Their Infants
Botox Ingredient Has Limited Effect On Headaches: StudyRate Of Statin-Linked Muscle Woes Unclear, Study Suggests
High Salt Intake Linked To Higher Stroke RiskSome Schools Don't Let Kids Carry Asthma Inhalers
Prescription Drug Abuse Abetted By Family, Friends: StudyTaking Away Car Keys Can Be Tough For Older Drivers
Progesterone Might Relieve Menopause SymptomsObesity Affects Job Prospects For Women, Study Finds
India, Africa Slow Global Progress In Measles FightOne-Third Of Adult Americans With Arthritis Battle Anxiety Or Depression
U.S. Cholesterol Rate Falls, Study ShowsDeadly Decision: Obese Drivers Are Far Less Likely To Buckle Up
Malaria Infections Surge In Congo: MSFStudy Explores Links Between Smoking During Pregnancy, Autism
Prevention A Low Priority In Heart Docs' TrainingHigher Maternal Age Predicts Risk Of Autism
Aspirin Tied To Lower Lung Cancer Risk In Women: StudyHeart Study Suggests City Center Pollution Doubles Risk Of Calcium Build-Up In Arteries
Not All With Atrial Fibrillation TreatedBerries Keep Your Brain Sharp
Chronic Pain Common In American AdultsNot Enough Is Known About Prescription Drug Use In Pregnancy, Say Experts
Eyes Can Become Painfully SunburnedHandheld Probe Shows Great Promise For Oral Cancer Detection
Breastfeeding Linked To Healthy Infant GutGuidelines Say Diet, Exercise, Weight Control Improve Odds After Cancer Diagnosis
Healthcare Rebates Scheduled For AugustFor Binge Drinkers, Even Relatively Minor Burns Can Lead To Serious Complications
U.S. Workers Not Getting Enough SleepEating More Berries May Reduce Cognitive Decline In The Elderly
Cancer Aspirin Trials PromisingResistant Starch May Offer Potential To Help Protect Against Bowel Cancer
4,500 U.S. Employees Killed On Job In 2010Mayo Clinic: Obesity Epidemic Fueling Rise In Rheumatoid Arthritis Among Women
Berries May Reduce Brain DeclineList Of The Top 10 Toxic Chemicals Suspected To Cause Autism And Learning Disabilities
Kids: Obesity, Higher Blood Pressure LinkIntensive Kidney Dialysis Indicates Better Survival Rates Than Conventional Dialysis
Vitamin D May Help Lower Blood PressureWorld Health Organization Anti-Smoking Program Could Save Millions Of Lives
Expert: No Such Thing As A Healthy TanText Messages Help Patients With Long Term Conditions Stick To Their Meds
Rio De Janeiro Has Dengue Fever EpidemicCigarette Pack Health Warnings Can Help Ex-Smokers Stave Off Urge To Resume Smoking
California Area Tops 'Most Polluted Cities' ListOphthalmologists Urged To Be Alert For Signs Of Child Abuse
Autism Drug Benefit May Be OverstatedStroke Risk High When Anti-Clotting Drugs Stopped
Melanoma In Women Up Eight-FoldNew Research Shows Avocado Consumption May Be Associated With Several Potential Benefits
Group: 100,000 Lives Saved If Salt LoweredRegular Exercise Could Reduce Complications Of Sickle Cell Trait
Cooking Oil, Nuts Help Prevent CancerPacifiers Don't Discourage Breast-Feeding, Study Says
Healthy Behaviors Extend Life After Cancer, Experts SayTick Season Starting Early This Year
Many U.S. Workers Sleep-Deprived: CDCClose Laundry Detergent Right After Use, Expert Says
Battling The Bullying Of An Autistic ChildLong MP3 Playlists Lead To Distracted Drivers
Anti-Smoking TV Ads From Tobacco Industry Don't HelpLower Risk For Bowel Obstruction With Less Invasive Surgery: Study
Preventable Injuries Sideline One-Third Of Young AthletesGlaucoma Need Not Steal Sight, Experts Say
Eating Berries Might Help Preserve Your MemoryDepression Linked To Higher Odds For Poor Leg Circulation
College Kids Often Use Cell Phones While Driving: Study'Catastrophic' Head Injuries To High School Football Players Rising
Low-Radiation CT Scans Effective At Spotting Appendicitis: StudyLow-Fat Dairy Linked To Lower Stroke Risk
Warnings On Cigarette Packs May Keep Ex-Smokers From RelapseMeasles Outbreaks In 2011 Were Worst In 15 Years: CDC
Stopping Blood Thinners Raises Stroke Risk For Patients With Irregular HeartbeatHealthy Lifestyle Choices Could Cut Cancer Rates: Report
Leaded Gas Exposure Linked To Later Violence: StudyEarly Use Of MS Drug May Cut Likelihood of Progression
Air Quality Improving In Many U.S. Cities: ReportExercise May Help Patients With High Blood Pressure Live Longer
Text Message Reminders May Get More Parents To Vaccinate Kids Against FluNew Psoriasis Drugs Not Much Better Than Standard Therapy, Study Finds
Medical Bills: Sticker Shock And Confused ConsumersDiabetes Groups Issue New Guidelines On Blood Sugar
Blood Transfusions Still Overused And May Do More Harm Than Good In Some PatientsAfter Hospitalization, Men More Likely To Show Up In ER
Outpatient Surgery Patients Also At Risk For Dangerous Blood ClotsScoliosis Treatment Might Reduce Need For Surgeries
Scientists Develop New Technique That Could Improve Heart Attack Prediction'Final Push' Needed Against Polio Worldwide
Complementary And Alternative Medical Therapy Combined with Conventional Medical Care May Significantly Improve Treatment Of Lower Back Pain2011 Worst For U.S. Measles In 15 Years
Evidence Shows That Anti-Depressants Likely Do More Harm Than Good, Researchers FindHow Cruciferous Vegetables Prevent Cancer
Fibrosis And Fatty Liver Disease Increase Risk Of Early AtherosclerosisGallup: U.S. Allergies Sooner, Stronger
Soy-Based S-Equol Supplement Reduces Hot Flash Frequency, Muscle & Joint Pain In US WomenUltrasound Gel Seized By U.S. Marshals
Brain Cell Changes May Cause Sleep Troubles In AgingMore Data Sharing Lowers Healthcare Costs
Fewer Complications, Better Outcomes With Robot-Assisted Prostate Cancer SurgeryNever Too Late To Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
Early Menopause Linked To Higher Risk Of Osteoporosis, Fracture And MortalityMedicare Competitive Bids Save Millions
Guidelines For Prostate Screening Widely IgnoredStrict Eating Rules Can Up Child Obesity
Disclosure Of Financial Conflicts Of Interest May Worsen Medical BiasIn Britain, More Die From Auto Fume Than Crashes
Botox Injections Associated With Only Modest Benefit For Chronic Migraine And Daily HeadachesProstate Cancer Therapy, Less Side Effects
Mental Stress May Be Harder On Women's HeartsChanging Filter Improves Car Cabin Air
A Physician's Guide For Anti-Vaccine ParentsStroke Risk Rises If Sibling Has Stroke
Coalition Petitions FDA To Fortify Corn Masa Flour With Folic AcidPositive Feelings, Optimism Protect Heart
Rutgers Study: Vitamin E In Diet Protects Against Many CancersOne-In-5 Children In Ireland Hungry
Olympic Boxing May Damage The BrainPoll: Most U.S. Adults Unhappy With Weight
Vitamin D: A Double-Edged Sword In The Fight Against Osteoporosis?Testosterone Helps Heart Failure Symptoms
Intravenous Vaccination Promotes Brain Plasticity And Prevents Memory Loss In Alzheimer's DiseaseWomen Don't Receive The Same Treatment As Men For Heart Disease The World-Over
Shingles Vaccine Is Safe, According To New StudyExercise Helps Smokers To Quit Smoking, To Remain Smoke-Free And To Reduce The Risk Of Death
Canadian Provinces Need To Adopt A Patient Charter Of RightsOmega-3 Fatty Acids May Help To Reduce The Physical Harm Caused By Smoking
Opioids Effective In Relieving Severe Shortness Of Breath In COPD PatientsGlobal Ignorance Of Tobacco's Harm To Cardiovascular Health Costing Lives
Link Between Common Environmental Contaminant And Rapid Breast Cancer GrowthLargest-Ever Risk Factor Study In India Identifies Cardiovascular Disease Epidemic Causes
New Guidelines: Treatments Can Help Prevent MigraineCardiovascular Disease Risk Of High Normal Blood Pressure Decreases In Old Age
U Of I Study: Soy Protein Alleviates Symptoms Of Fatty Liver DiseaseStopping Smoking Is Hard Despite Success Of Smoke-Free Legislation
Keeping Older Drivers On The RoadDepression Linked To Greater Risk Of Peripheral Artery Disease
Obtaining Key Nutrients From Canned Foods Can Save Consumers MoneyBig Doses Of Vitamin C May Lower Blood Pressure
Second-Generation Drug Used For Hypertension Aids Heart Function Independent Of Blood PressureBody Cooling Cuts In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patient Deaths Nearly 12 Percent, Mayo Clinic Finds
Additional Blood Pressure Screening May Reduce Incidence Of CVD Events And Death By Up To 3 PercentModest Alcohol Consumption Lowers Risk And Severity Of Liver Disease
AADR Comments On Review That Validates Association Between Oral Health And Heart HealthStudy Finds Cancer-Fighting Goodness In Cholesterol
Physicians Call For Improvements To Country’s Public Health System To Protect U.S. ResidentsTeen Seat Belt Use Is Significantly Higher In States With Stronger Laws
Internal Medicine Physician Specialists Release Policy Paper: ‘Reforming Medicare In The Age Of Deficit ReductionConcerns About MRSA For Expectant Mothers May Be Unfounded
Fat Outside Of Arteries May Influence Onset Of Coronary Artery DiseaseNew Study Links Air Pollution And Early Death In The UK
Study Finds Soda Consumption Increases Overall Stroke RiskAnti-Tobacco TV Ads Help Adults Stop Smoking, Study Finds
Early Menopause Tied To Osteoporosis In 29-Year StudySafe Sleep Environments Key To Preventing Many Infant Deaths, MU Researcher Says
Pacemakers, Defibrillators Sources Of Deadly Infections: StudyObesity And Extreme Slimness Cause Risks In Pregnancy
Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Often Not Followed: StudyStudy: Insomnia Takes Toll On Tinnitus Patients
Dark Chocolate May Lower Risk Of Heart DiseaseNew Clinical Practice Guidelines On Alcoholic Liver Disease Published
'Watch-And-Wait' Approach Best When Water Breaks Before Labor: StudyChildhood Obesity Linked To Increased Risk Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Adulthood
Cocaine Habit Might Speed Brain AgingAmerican Children Exposed To High Amounts Of Harmful Background TV
Quality Nursing May Protect Very Low Birth Weight BabiesEating Low-Fat Dairy Foods May Reduce Your Risk Of Stroke
Study Explores Fish Oil's Healthy Effect On HeartExercise Reduces Risk Of Death From Cardiovascular Disease In People With High Blood Pressure
Hospital Charges Show Huge Variance In StudyStudy: Use Of Drug Following First Sign Of Possible MS Reduces Likelihood Of Progression To MS
Migraine Guidelines: What Works, What Doesn'tDetecting Malaria Early To Save Lives: New Optical Technique Promises Rapid And Accurate Diagnosis
Evidence Behind Autism Drugs May Be Biased: StudyResearchers Find Men More Likely To Be Readmitted To The Hospital Within 30 Days Of Discharge
Aspirin Tied To Lower Lung Cancer Risk In WomenNew Medication Offers Hope To Patients With Frequent, Uncontrollable Seizures
Medicare Trustee Report Hangs On Uncertain AssumptionsPromising Developments In Early Diagnosis And Treatment Of Mesothelioma
Mixed Message On Antidepressant For Hot FlashesSpecific Protein May Increase Risk Of Blood-Vessel Constriction Linked To Gum Disease
Taking Fitness Plateaus From Failure To FeedbackDaily Physical Activity May Reduce Alzheimer's Disease Risk At Any Age
FDA Says Focused On Tracking Drugs After ApprovalSaliva Test Could Dramatically Increase Detection Of Oral Cancer
Big Regional Differences In Glaucoma Diagnosis FoundEarly Introduction Of Biologic Therapy Improves Crohn's Disease Outcomes
Fatigue After Early Breast Cancer Often Fades: StudySunlight Plus Lime Juice Makes Drinking Water Safer
Everest Climbers In Test For Keys To Heart TreatmentA Common Cholesterol Medication May Impact Kidney Health
Hospitals See Decline In Care-Related InfectionsOpioids Associated With Highest Risk Of Death
Study Finds High Rates Of Off-Label PrescribingModerate Alcohol Consumption Before And After Heart Attack Associated With Lower Mortality
One In Four Americans Without Health Coverage: StudyLack Of Sleep Is Linked To Obesity, New Evidence Shows
Do Clean Teeth Protect Against Heart Disease?Brain Cancer Vaccine Proves Effective
Big Tobacco Groups Fear Spread Of Plain PackagingKidney Cancer Patients Do Better When Whole Kidney Is Not Removed, U-M Study Shows
Think Carrots, Not Candy As School Snack, Group SuggestsExcessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy A Predictor For Above-Average Birth Weight
China Study Finds Mine Workers At Higher Risk Of Cancer, Heart DiseaseOpium Use Linked To Almost Double The Risk Of Death From Any Cause
Farm Group Seeks U.S. Halt On "Dangerous" Crop ChemicalsMinimum Alcohol Pricing Shows 'Significant Impacts,' Says Expert
Top Doctors Aim To Fix Record On Gums-Heart LinkHypertension Study Proves Treatment With RAAS Inhibitors Saves Lives
Cancer Patients Rarely Speak Up About Care ProblemsStudy: Helicopter Transport Improves Trauma Patient Survival Compared To Ground Transport
Value Of Screening For Kidney Disease UnclearPositive Feelings May Help Protect Cardiovascular Health
Acne Drug Tied To A Doubled Risk Of Eye ProblemsLong-Term Exposure To Air Pollution Increases Risk Of Hospitalization For Lung, Heart Disease
"Five S's" Ease Babies' Pain During VaccinationsPre-Operative Statins Can Help Patients Who Undergo Heart Surgery
Interpreters In ER May Limit Medical Errors: StudyBalancing Trastuzumab's Survival Benefits And Heart Risks For Women With Breast Cancer
Trauma Patients Taken By Chopper May Fare BetterLong-Term Exposure To Silica Dust Increases Risk Of Death In Industrial Workers
Pricier Therapy No Better For Early Prostate CancerNew Radiation Therapy Reduces Treatment Of Gynecologic Cancers From 5 Weeks To 3 Days
Peripheral Artery Disease, Depression LinkPatients Often Stop Taking Heart Drugs During Medicare Coverage Gaps
Many Support Single-Doses Of MedicationsTestosterone Supplements May Help Heart Failure Patients
Workers, Not Firms, Pay For HealthcareClinical Trial: Intestinal Gel Reduces 'Off' Time In Advanced Parkinson's Disease
Many Boomers Abuse Alcohol After Age 48Some Patients Do Not Walk After Surgery Despite Encouragement
Blacks At Higher Risk Of Eye DiseasesSkipping Doctor's Visits Self-Defeating
Patients Stop Drugs During Medicare GapsLow-Fat Dairy May Lower Stroke Risk
U.S. Hospital-Acquired Infections DownHealth Disparities Worsen From '02 To '08
25 Percent Of Workers Lost Health Insurance In 2011'Publication Bias' Casts Doubt On Value Of Antidepressants For Autism
Shingles Vaccine Safe, Underutilized, Study SaysStricter Seat Belt Laws Get Teens To Buckle Up, Study Shows
U.S. Gives Green Light To Publish Controversial Bird Flu ResearchRA Patients Continue To Be 'Let Down' By NHS