| Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study |
They are 36 percent more likely to struggle with weight later in life, researchers report |
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| American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress |
One million cancer deaths avoided since 1990s, group says |
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| Children Who Have CT Scans May Face Higher Cancer Risk |
Those exposed before age 5 are most vulnerable, study finds |
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| Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study |
But simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report |
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| COPD May Be Over-Diagnosed Among Uninsured |
Patients thought to have lung condition were re-evaluated in small study |
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| Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report |
An aging population could double expenditures, American Heart Association says |
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| Could Statins Raise Diabetes Risk? |
Some popular brands associated with high blood sugar levels in study, but odds of problems are low |
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| CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms |
But questions remain about widespread screening |
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| Docs Use 3-D Printer to Create Lifesaving Airway Device for Infant |
Rare, worsening condition led to emergency FDA approval to use splint |
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| Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say |
Higher blood levels of a beneficial hormone seen in those who took the omega-3 supplements |
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| Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Risk of Eye Condition |
Seniors taking them had side effect that has been linked to glaucoma, small study finds |
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| Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain Why |
Itch is a sensation distinct from others, such as pain, researchers say |
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| Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain |
But it's unclear what the finding might mean for patients |
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| Health Highlights: May 22, 2013 |
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| Health Highlights: May 23, 2013 |
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| Health Tip: Caring for Baby's Heat Rash |
Keep skin cool and dry |
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| Health Tip: Help Prevent Water Contamination |
Suggestions for people with a private well |
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| Health Tip: Make Healthy Foods Taste Better |
Suggestions to spruce up your meals |
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| Health Tip: Protect Your Sight |
Go for regular eye exams |
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| How Many Calories in Your Fast-Food Meal? Guess Again |
Diners underestimated by as much as 500 calories in study |
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| Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child's Brain Development |
Mothers with deficiency had kids with lower IQs and reading ability, researchers say |
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| Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk |
Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds |
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| Modified Polio Virus May Help Fight Brain Tumors, Study Suggests |
Treatment is harmless to normal cells but attacks cancer cells; finding is preliminary, researchers say |
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| More Kids Getting Donor Organs, But Gaps Persist, Study Finds |
Researchers looked at whether change in U.S. donor criteria made a difference |
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| People With Borderline Personality Disorder May Misinterpret Facial Emotions |
In studies, patients sometimes saw anger in a 'neutral' face and reacted to that threat |
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| Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment |
Skin cancer drug had no effect on brain plaques in mice, three separate research teams report |
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| Scientists Map the Fungi on Your Feet |
Toes are a favorite spot for these microscopic organisms |
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| Shortage of Key Drug Hampering U.S. Efforts to Control TB: Report |
Many health departments have altered treatment practices; CDC officials working to solve the problem |
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| Simple Steps Can Protect Pets in Weather Disasters |
Keeping your animal with you, and making sure pet carries ID are two key issues, experts say |
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| Statins May Hamper Workout Results |
Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study |
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| Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds |
Girls and obese children are likelier to take advantage of this knowledge |
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| Type 2 Diabetes Progresses Faster in Kids, Study Finds |
High blood pressure, other complications seen in adolescence |
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| U.S. School Kids Should Get Hour of Exercise Daily: Report |
Physical activity helps them do better academically and socially, experts say |
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| U.S. Teen Birth Rate Plummets: Report |
Since 1991, rate has dropped by nearly half, health officials find |
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| Underactive Thyroid and Heart Failure a Bad Combination: Study |
Hypothyroidism impact varies by race, with blacks at increased risk of death, findings suggest |
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| Your Pooch Could Raise Your Home's Bacteria Count |
Study found more germs and a wider variety of bacterial types in houses with dogs |
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