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Alzheimer's Drug May Damage Brain Wiring
Cardiac MRI Shown To Improve Diagnosis In Patients With Life-Threatening Arrhythmias
It Takes Almost An Hour To Work Off Soda
Taking Depression To Heart
U.S. Flu Activity Low, But Rising
Study Quantifies Impact Of Unsafe Water And Poor Sanitation On Child And Maternal Mortality
FDA Warns Of Counterfeit Form Of Avastin
Study Finds Injectable Treatment For Blood Clots In Advanced Cancer Patients Increases
CDC: Painkiller Overdoses An Epidemic
Antibiotics Ineffective For Most Sinus Infections
7.5 Million U.S. Kids Live With Alcoholic
Menopausal Women Use Non-Medical Approaches To Treat Their Symptoms And Want More Support
Puzzles Boost Learning Math-Related Skills
Cold Water Baths Reduce Muscle Soreness But Evidence Lacking On Safety
Deadly Bird Flu Studies To Stay Secret For Now: WHO
Cognitive Stimulation Beneficial In Dementia
J&J Recalls Infant Tylenol Due To Bottle Flaw
Mixed Progress Made By US Government And Schools To Improve Food Marketing Influencing Children's Diets
Diet Soda Tied To Heart Attack, Stroke Risks: Study
Short-Term Exposure To Most Major Air Pollutants Associated With Increased Risk Of Heart Attack
Insurance Eligibility Improves Medical Care: Study
Treating Acute Sinusitis With Antibiotic Does Not Appear Helpful
Few Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trials Compare Drugs: Study
Exercise In Early 20s May Lower Risk Of Osteoporosis
Tumblekins Toys Seen As Choking Risk Are Recalled
USC Team Tracks Down Cause Of Birth Defect
U.S. Won't Allow More Fungicide In Orange Juice: FDA
NYU Study: Blood From Periodontal Disease Can Be Used To Screen For Diabetes
EU Agency Says Weight-Loss Drugs Risk Acceptable
Smoking Bans Lead To Less, Not More, Smoking At Home
Rice-Sweetened Baby Formula May Contain Arsenic: U.S Study
Games And Interactive Media Are Powerful Tools For Health Promotion And Childhood Obesity Prevention
Teens' Concussion Risk Not Limited To Football
Children At Risk For Ingestion Of PAHs From Pavement Sealant, Study Finds
After 37 Years, Washington D.C. Gets Mental Health System
New Legal Limits In Traffic For Drugs Other Than Alcohol
"Bad" Cholesterol Not The Whole Story In Stroke?
Hearing Aid Gap: Millions Who Could Benefit Remain Untreated
Stemming The Tide Of Overtreatment In U.S. Healthcare
Aligning The Eyes: A Simpler Surgery For A Complex Condition
How Secure Are Labs Handling World's Deadliest Pathogens?
Study Finds Association Between Air Pollution And Cognitive Decline In Women
Medicare Expenses Growing Faster For Obese Seniors: Study
Even Moderate Air Pollution Can Raise Stroke Risks
Factbox: Medical Overtreatment And U.S. Health Law
Young Adults Allowed To Stay On Parents' Health Insurance Have Improved Access To Care
Doctors Scour Drug Supplies After Fake Avastin Found
The Leading Cause Of Death For Diabetics: Getting To The Heart Of Problem
Antibiotics No Help Against Most Sinus Infections
Enhancing The Effectiveness Of A Breast Cancer Treatment
Group Program Helps Teen Girls Keep The Weight Off
Cognitive Impairment In Older Adults Often Unrecognized In The Primary Care Setting
Decision Time For Researchers Of Deadly Bird Flu
10 Rights And Responsibilities Of Users Of Electronic Health Records
Kids' Language Issues Tied To Moms' Low Vitamin D: Study
Primary Care Program Helps Obese Teen Girls Manage Weight, Improve Body Image And Behavior
In Prostate Cancer, Other Death Risks May Be Higher
Treatment For Hip Conditions Should Not Rest Solely On MRI Scans
Combo Therapy May Ease Fatigue After Stroke
Helmet Fit Critical To Preventing Concussion, Say Researchers
Air Pollution Tied To Higher Heart Attack Risk
Tenofovir, Leading HIV Medication, Linked with Risk Of Kidney Damage
Many Teens Not Getting Driver's Ed
C-Sections Linked To Breathing Problems In Preterm Infants
U.S. Seniors Missing Out On $20 Billion Of Benefits
UTHealth Research: Both Maternal And Paternal Age Linked To Autism
Public Bans Mean Smokers Also Light Up Less At Home
Curry Spice Component May Help Slow Prostate Tumor Growth
Want To Lose Weight? Trade Sugary Drinks For Water
Orthopaedic Surgery Report Provides Transparency On Patient Safety, Quality Initiatives
Air Pollution Tied To Stroke, Memory Loss
Phosphate Additives Pose A Risk To Health
Pre-Ski Preparations Help Before Hitting The Slopes
Sleep Breathing Machine Shows Clear Benefits In Children With Sleep Apnea
South Asians Living With Coronary Disease Experience Lower Quality Of Life: Study
Study Weighs Risks And Benefits Of Birthing Facilities
Bird Flu Studies Can Be Published After All: WHO
Exercise Lowers Alzheimer's Risk
Brain Scans Might Spot Autism As Early As 6 Months Of Age
Millions Of U.S. Elderly Missing Benefits
Parents' Strict Rules Could Curb Kids' Drinking
Cleveland Clinic Uses Wellness To Cut Cost
Worries About Colonoscopy Unfounded: Study
Cameron Addresses British Binge Drinking
Faulty Dosing Device Prompts Recall Of Infants' Tylenol
Millions Get Free Preventive Healthcare
Good Football Helmet Fit Key To Preventing Brain Injuries
Ages Of Both Parents Linked To Autism
Disabled Elderly Say They Want Dignity, Control
Student Funding For Primary Care Doctors
Arthritic Hip May Be Tougher To Treat Than Knee
Pregnant Women Should Cut Fat Intake
Kids With Crohn's Disease, Colitis Often Struggle At School: Study
Babies Weaned On Finger Foods Less Fat
Specific Dietary Goals May Help Diabetics Eat Better
Breakfast With Dessert Helps Weight Loss
Eating Fish May Help Ward Off Colon Polyps In Women
Overeating May Double Risk Of Memory Loss: Study
Motor Impairments Appear To Be A Characteristic Of Autism
Screening By Primary-Care Doctors May Spot Dementia
Exercise Can Build Young Adults' Bones, Study Finds
More Young Adults Get Health Care When They Can Stay On Parents' Plans
New Blood Thinner May Prevent Blood Clots During Cancer Treatment
Study Weighs Pros, Cons Of Home Or Hospital Birth
'Autoinjector' Offers Safe, Speedy Care For Life-Threatening Seizures: Study
H1N1 'Swine' Flu Makes A Comeback In Mexico
Can Walking Speed, Hand Grip In Middle Age Predict Dementia Risk
When Mom Has Pregnancy Diabetes, Breast-Feeding Curbs Child Obesity
Millions Of Americans Have Untreated Hearing Loss: Study
Young Adults Who Quit Smoking Feel Better Quickly
Sleeplessness Tied To Early Alzheimer's, Study Says
Non-Invasive Way Found To Treat Aneurysms
Puzzle Play May Help Boost Learning Math-Related Skills
U.S. Flu Season Officially Begins
Organic Foods May Be An Unsuspected Source Of Dietary Arsenic
Fish Reduces Colon Polyps In Women
Parent-Training Intervention Curbs Pediatric Obesity Rates, Study Shows
Expert: Calif. Needs State Trauma System
UCLA Scientists Report Link Between Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Buying Aniline Online Can Be Deadly
Mayo Clinic: Hospitalization Of US Underage Drinkers Common, Costs $755 Million A Year
As Adults Age, More Advised To Exercise
Nationwide Radium Testing Of Groundwater Shows Most Susceptible Regions Are Central U.S. And East Coast
CSPI: FDA Should Address Raw Shellfish
Improved Emergency Treatment For Prolonged Seizures
Lead Has Killed 400 Nigeria Children
National Trial Shows Autoinjectors Faster, More Effective Than IV Lines In Stopping Seizures
CDC: U.S. Blood Trans-Fatty Acids Down
Peripheral Artery Disease Undertreated, Understudied In Women
Erectile Dysfunction May Be A Cardiovascular Warning
Strict Parental Rules About Drinking Can Curb Adolescent Impulses To Drink
The Brain's Caudate Nucleus And Frontal Cortex Are Less Active In People Who Drink More
Smoking-Cessation Aide Varenicline Also Makes Drinking Less Enjoyable
Internet A Boost For Answers To Mental Health