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As America's Waistline Expands, Costs Soar	Two-Drug Therapy Helped Kids With Type 2 Diabetes
Checking Up On Your Fitness Form	Children Usually Excluded From Clinical Drug Trials: Study
Slightly-Overactive Thyroid Tied To Heart Problems	Anxiety, Depression Often Go Hand-In-Hand With Arthritis
Fruit, Veggies Tied To Lower Diabetes Risk	Mothers' Stress Could Cause Iron Deficiency In Newborns
Many Older Men Still Get Prostate Cancer Testing	Cellphones, Texting Put Teen Drivers In Danger, Studies Show
Health Insurers To Pay $1.3 Billion In Rebates: Study	Secondhand Smoke Permeates Many Apartment Buildings: Study
Buyers Of U.S. Beef Keep Importing After Mad Cow Case	Being Bullied Tied To Anxiety, Depression In Special-Needs Kids
Doctors Not All On Board With New Prostate Cancer Recommendations	Low-Income Mothers May Overfeed Their Infants
Botox Ingredient Has Limited Effect On Headaches: Study	Rate Of Statin-Linked Muscle Woes Unclear, Study Suggests
High Salt Intake Linked To Higher Stroke Risk	Some Schools Don't Let Kids Carry Asthma Inhalers
Prescription Drug Abuse Abetted By Family, Friends: Study	Taking Away Car Keys Can Be Tough For Older Drivers
Progesterone Might Relieve Menopause Symptoms	Obesity Affects Job Prospects For Women, Study Finds
India, Africa Slow Global Progress In Measles Fight	One-Third Of Adult Americans With Arthritis Battle Anxiety Or Depression
U.S. Cholesterol Rate Falls, Study Shows	Deadly Decision: Obese Drivers Are Far Less Likely To Buckle Up
Malaria Infections Surge In Congo: MSF	Study Explores Links Between Smoking During Pregnancy, Autism
Prevention A Low Priority In Heart Docs' Training	Higher Maternal Age Predicts Risk Of Autism
Aspirin Tied To Lower Lung Cancer Risk In Women: Study	Heart Study Suggests City Center Pollution Doubles Risk Of Calcium Build-Up In Arteries
Not All With Atrial Fibrillation Treated	Berries Keep Your Brain Sharp
Chronic Pain Common In American Adults	Not Enough Is Known About Prescription Drug Use In Pregnancy, Say Experts
Eyes Can Become Painfully Sunburned	Handheld Probe Shows Great Promise For Oral Cancer Detection
Breastfeeding Linked To Healthy Infant Gut	Guidelines Say Diet, Exercise, Weight Control Improve Odds After Cancer Diagnosis
Healthcare Rebates Scheduled For August	For Binge Drinkers, Even Relatively Minor Burns Can Lead To Serious Complications
U.S. Workers Not Getting Enough Sleep	Eating More Berries May Reduce Cognitive Decline In The Elderly
Cancer Aspirin Trials Promising	Resistant Starch May Offer Potential To Help Protect Against Bowel Cancer
4,500 U.S. Employees Killed On Job In 2010	Mayo Clinic: Obesity Epidemic Fueling Rise In Rheumatoid Arthritis Among Women
Berries May Reduce Brain Decline	List Of The Top 10 Toxic Chemicals Suspected To Cause Autism And Learning Disabilities
Kids: Obesity, Higher Blood Pressure Link	Intensive Kidney Dialysis Indicates Better Survival Rates Than Conventional Dialysis
Vitamin D May Help Lower Blood Pressure	World Health Organization Anti-Smoking Program Could Save Millions Of Lives
Expert: No Such Thing As A Healthy Tan	Text Messages Help Patients With Long Term Conditions Stick To Their Meds
Rio De Janeiro Has Dengue Fever Epidemic	Cigarette Pack Health Warnings Can Help Ex-Smokers Stave Off Urge To Resume Smoking
California Area Tops 'Most Polluted Cities' List	Ophthalmologists Urged To Be Alert For Signs Of Child Abuse
Autism Drug Benefit May Be Overstated	Stroke Risk High When Anti-Clotting Drugs Stopped
Melanoma In Women Up Eight-Fold	New Research Shows Avocado Consumption May Be Associated With Several Potential Benefits
Group: 100,000 Lives Saved If Salt Lowered	Regular Exercise Could Reduce Complications Of Sickle Cell Trait
Cooking Oil, Nuts Help Prevent Cancer	Pacifiers Don't Discourage Breast-Feeding, Study Says
Healthy Behaviors Extend Life After Cancer, Experts Say	Tick Season Starting Early This Year
Many U.S. Workers Sleep-Deprived: CDC	Close Laundry Detergent Right After Use, Expert Says
Battling The Bullying Of An Autistic Child	Long MP3 Playlists Lead To Distracted Drivers
Anti-Smoking TV Ads From Tobacco Industry Don't Help	Lower Risk For Bowel Obstruction With Less Invasive Surgery: Study
Preventable Injuries Sideline One-Third Of Young Athletes	Glaucoma Need Not Steal Sight, Experts Say
Eating Berries Might Help Preserve Your Memory	Depression 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: Study	Low-Fat Dairy Linked To Lower Stroke Risk
Warnings On Cigarette Packs May Keep Ex-Smokers From Relapse	Measles Outbreaks In 2011 Were Worst In 15 Years: CDC
Stopping Blood Thinners Raises Stroke Risk For Patients With Irregular Heartbeat	Healthy Lifestyle Choices Could Cut Cancer Rates: Report
Leaded Gas Exposure Linked To Later Violence: Study	Early Use Of MS Drug May Cut Likelihood of Progression
Air Quality Improving In Many U.S. Cities: Report	Exercise May Help Patients With High Blood Pressure Live Longer
Text Message Reminders May Get More Parents To Vaccinate Kids Against Flu	New Psoriasis Drugs Not Much Better Than Standard Therapy, Study Finds
Medical Bills: Sticker Shock And Confused Consumers	Diabetes Groups Issue New Guidelines On Blood Sugar
Blood Transfusions Still Overused And May Do More Harm Than Good In Some Patients	After Hospitalization, Men More Likely To Show Up In ER
Outpatient Surgery Patients Also At Risk For Dangerous Blood Clots	Scoliosis 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 Pain	2011 Worst For U.S. Measles In 15 Years
Evidence Shows That Anti-Depressants Likely Do More Harm Than Good, Researchers Find	How Cruciferous Vegetables Prevent Cancer
Fibrosis And Fatty Liver Disease Increase Risk Of Early Atherosclerosis	Gallup: U.S. Allergies Sooner, Stronger
Soy-Based S-Equol Supplement Reduces Hot Flash Frequency, Muscle & Joint Pain In US Women	Ultrasound Gel Seized By U.S. Marshals
Brain Cell Changes May Cause Sleep Troubles In Aging	More Data Sharing Lowers Healthcare Costs
Fewer Complications, Better Outcomes With Robot-Assisted Prostate Cancer Surgery	Never Too Late To Reduce Alzheimer's Risk
Early Menopause Linked To Higher Risk Of Osteoporosis, Fracture And Mortality	Medicare Competitive Bids Save Millions
Guidelines For Prostate Screening Widely Ignored	Strict Eating Rules Can Up Child Obesity
Disclosure Of Financial Conflicts Of Interest May Worsen Medical Bias	In Britain, More Die From Auto Fume Than Crashes
Botox Injections Associated With Only Modest Benefit For Chronic Migraine And Daily Headaches	Prostate Cancer Therapy, Less Side Effects
Mental Stress May Be Harder On Women's Hearts	Changing Filter Improves Car Cabin Air
A Physician's Guide For Anti-Vaccine Parents	Stroke Risk Rises If Sibling Has Stroke
Coalition Petitions FDA To Fortify Corn Masa Flour With Folic Acid	Positive Feelings, Optimism Protect Heart
Rutgers Study: Vitamin E In Diet Protects Against Many Cancers	One-In-5 Children In Ireland Hungry
Olympic Boxing May Damage The Brain	Poll: 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 Disease	Women Don't Receive The Same Treatment As Men For Heart Disease The World-Over
Shingles Vaccine Is Safe, According To New Study	Exercise 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 Rights	Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help To Reduce The Physical Harm Caused By Smoking
Opioids Effective In Relieving Severe Shortness Of Breath In COPD Patients	Global Ignorance Of Tobacco's Harm To Cardiovascular Health Costing Lives
Link Between Common Environmental Contaminant And Rapid Breast Cancer Growth	Largest-Ever Risk Factor Study In India Identifies Cardiovascular Disease Epidemic Causes
New Guidelines: Treatments Can Help Prevent Migraine	Cardiovascular Disease Risk Of High Normal Blood Pressure Decreases In Old Age
U Of I Study: Soy Protein Alleviates Symptoms Of Fatty Liver Disease	Stopping Smoking Is Hard Despite Success Of Smoke-Free Legislation
Keeping Older Drivers On The Road	Depression Linked To Greater Risk Of Peripheral Artery Disease
Obtaining Key Nutrients From Canned Foods Can Save Consumers Money	Big Doses Of Vitamin C May Lower Blood Pressure
Second-Generation Drug Used For Hypertension Aids Heart Function Independent Of Blood Pressure	Body 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 Percent	Modest Alcohol Consumption Lowers Risk And Severity Of Liver Disease
AADR Comments On Review That Validates Association Between Oral Health And Heart Health	Study Finds Cancer-Fighting Goodness In Cholesterol
Physicians Call For Improvements To Country’s Public Health System To Protect U.S. Residents	Teen 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 Reduction	Concerns About MRSA For Expectant Mothers May Be Unfounded
Fat Outside Of Arteries May Influence Onset Of Coronary Artery Disease	New Study Links Air Pollution And Early Death In The UK
Study Finds Soda Consumption Increases Overall Stroke Risk	Anti-Tobacco TV Ads Help Adults Stop Smoking, Study Finds
Early Menopause Tied To Osteoporosis In 29-Year Study	Safe Sleep Environments Key To Preventing Many Infant Deaths, MU Researcher Says
Pacemakers, Defibrillators Sources Of Deadly Infections: Study	Obesity And Extreme Slimness Cause Risks In Pregnancy
Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Often Not Followed: Study	Study: Insomnia Takes Toll On Tinnitus Patients
Dark Chocolate May Lower Risk Of Heart Disease	New Clinical Practice Guidelines On Alcoholic Liver Disease Published
'Watch-And-Wait' Approach Best When Water Breaks Before Labor: Study	Childhood Obesity Linked To Increased Risk Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Adulthood
Cocaine Habit Might Speed Brain Aging	American Children Exposed To High Amounts Of Harmful Background TV
Quality Nursing May Protect Very Low Birth Weight Babies	Eating Low-Fat Dairy Foods May Reduce Your Risk Of Stroke
Study Explores Fish Oil's Healthy Effect On Heart	Exercise Reduces Risk Of Death From Cardiovascular Disease In People With High Blood Pressure
Hospital Charges Show Huge Variance In Study	Study: Use Of Drug Following First Sign Of Possible MS Reduces Likelihood Of Progression To MS
Migraine Guidelines: What Works, What Doesn't	Detecting Malaria Early To Save Lives: New Optical Technique Promises Rapid And Accurate Diagnosis
Evidence Behind Autism Drugs May Be Biased: Study	Researchers Find Men More Likely To Be Readmitted To The Hospital Within 30 Days Of Discharge
Aspirin Tied To Lower Lung Cancer Risk In Women	New Medication Offers Hope To Patients With Frequent, Uncontrollable Seizures
Medicare Trustee Report Hangs On Uncertain Assumptions	Promising Developments In Early Diagnosis And Treatment Of Mesothelioma
Mixed Message On Antidepressant For Hot Flashes	Specific Protein May Increase Risk Of Blood-Vessel Constriction Linked To Gum Disease
Taking Fitness Plateaus From Failure To Feedback	Daily Physical Activity May Reduce Alzheimer's Disease Risk At Any Age
FDA Says Focused On Tracking Drugs After Approval	Saliva Test Could Dramatically Increase Detection Of Oral Cancer
Big Regional Differences In Glaucoma Diagnosis Found	Early Introduction Of Biologic Therapy Improves Crohn's Disease Outcomes
Fatigue After Early Breast Cancer Often Fades: Study	Sunlight Plus Lime Juice Makes Drinking Water Safer
Everest Climbers In Test For Keys To Heart Treatment	A Common Cholesterol Medication May Impact Kidney Health
Hospitals See Decline In Care-Related Infections	Opioids Associated With Highest Risk Of Death
Study Finds High Rates Of Off-Label Prescribing	Moderate Alcohol Consumption Before And After Heart Attack Associated With Lower Mortality
One In Four Americans Without Health Coverage: Study	Lack 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 Packaging	Kidney Cancer Patients Do Better When Whole Kidney Is Not Removed, U-M Study Shows
Think Carrots, Not Candy As School Snack, Group Suggests	Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy A Predictor For Above-Average Birth Weight
China Study Finds Mine Workers At Higher Risk Of Cancer, Heart Disease	Opium Use Linked To Almost Double The Risk Of Death From Any Cause
Farm Group Seeks U.S. Halt On "Dangerous" Crop Chemicals	Minimum Alcohol Pricing Shows 'Significant Impacts,' Says Expert
Top Doctors Aim To Fix Record On Gums-Heart Link	Hypertension Study Proves Treatment With RAAS Inhibitors Saves Lives
Cancer Patients Rarely Speak Up About Care Problems	Study: Helicopter Transport Improves Trauma Patient Survival Compared To Ground Transport
Value Of Screening For Kidney Disease Unclear	Positive Feelings May Help Protect Cardiovascular Health
Acne Drug Tied To A Doubled Risk Of Eye Problems	Long-Term Exposure To Air Pollution Increases Risk Of Hospitalization For Lung, Heart Disease
"Five S's" Ease Babies' Pain During Vaccinations	Pre-Operative Statins Can Help Patients Who Undergo Heart Surgery
Interpreters In ER May Limit Medical Errors: Study	Balancing Trastuzumab's Survival Benefits And Heart Risks For Women With Breast Cancer
Trauma Patients Taken By Chopper May Fare Better	Long-Term Exposure To Silica Dust Increases Risk Of Death In Industrial Workers
Pricier Therapy No Better For Early Prostate Cancer	New Radiation Therapy Reduces Treatment Of Gynecologic Cancers From 5 Weeks To 3 Days
Peripheral Artery Disease, Depression Link	Patients Often Stop Taking Heart Drugs During Medicare Coverage Gaps
Many Support Single-Doses Of Medications	Testosterone Supplements May Help Heart Failure Patients
Workers, Not Firms, Pay For Healthcare	Clinical Trial: Intestinal Gel Reduces 'Off' Time In Advanced Parkinson's Disease
Many Boomers Abuse Alcohol After Age 48	Some Patients Do Not Walk After Surgery Despite Encouragement
Blacks At Higher Risk Of Eye Diseases	Skipping Doctor's Visits Self-Defeating
Patients Stop Drugs During Medicare Gaps	Low-Fat Dairy May Lower Stroke Risk
U.S. Hospital-Acquired Infections Down	Health 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 Says	Stricter Seat Belt Laws Get Teens To Buckle Up, Study Shows
U.S. Gives Green Light To Publish Controversial Bird Flu Research	RA Patients Continue To Be 'Let Down' By NHS