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Showdown Over Health-Care Reform Bill Heats Up
Health experts say that the furiously debated $940 billion health-care reform bill moving toward a vote for passage in Congress this weekend really boils down to one simple
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Music Soothes Anxiety as Well as Massage Does
Massage can reduce anxiety, but no better than a cheaper approach -- simply relaxing while listening to soft, soothing music.
Cultural Outreach Boosts Cancer Care in Asian Americans
Death and disease rates vary widely among distinct groups of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, but these groups can benefit from culturally appropriate
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Implanted Hearing System Approved
The Esteem implanted hearing system is the first completely implanted system approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for adults with moderate-to-severe sensorineural
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'Gaming' Sends Boys' Test Scores Sliding
New research shows that young boys who own a video game system don't do as well academically as their non-playing peers, suggesting that time spent playing video games is
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Older Colon Cancer Patients Less Likely to Get Chemo
Older colon cancer patients are less likely than younger ones to receive potentially life-prolonging chemotherapy following surgery for their illness, a new study reveals.
A New Way to Zap Away Uterine Fibroids
Focused ultrasound is an effective way to get rid of uterine fibroids, the noncancerous but troublesome tumors that can grow inside the uterus, new research shows.
Relief Sought for Secondary Parkinson's Symptoms
A new set of guidelines to treat sleepiness, constipation and sexual dysfunction in people with Parkinson's disease has been released by the American Academy of Neurology.
Health Tip: Buying Baby's Car Seat
Car safety seats, like the infants and children they protect, come in lots of different shapes and sizes.
Daylight Savings: Not a Bright Time for All
Most people will welcome the start of daylight savings time this Sunday because it starts to stay light longer, even if that means the early mornings will be dark once again.
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High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Liver Scarring
New research links consumption of high-fructose corn syrup, the extremely popular sweetener that shows up in food products from ketchup to jelly, to liver damage in people with
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Hypoglycemia May Raise Risk of Death in ICU Patients
Mild to moderate hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) increases the risk of death in critically ill patients, a new study shows.
Common Pesticide Tied to Development Delays in Kids
The pesticide chlorpyrifos is associated with delays in the physical and mental development of young children, a new study shows.
Pregnancy Dampens Memory
If you're pregnant and having trouble remembering things, a new study suggests it might not be just you.
With Infertility May Come Sexual Dysfunction
Infertile women face an increased risk for sexual dysfunction, a new study reports. Stanford University researchers compared a group of infertile women, who averaged about 36
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High-Dose Zocor Boosts Muscle Injury Risk: FDA
People taking the highest approved doses of the cholesterol-lowering drug Zocor (simvastatin) may be at increased risk for muscle injuries, the U.S.
For Elderly, Giving Up Driving Can Be Tough
For many Americans, driving equals independence -- the ability to run errands, go to church or visit family and friends as you please.
