- Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound May Lower Heart Failure Deaths
- Nearly 160 Million Americans Harmed by Another’s Drinking, Drug Use
- 1 in 4 Americans Now Struggling to Cover Medical Costs
- Getting Fitter Can Really Help Keep Dementia at Bay
- Skin Patch Could Monitor Your Blood Pressure
- There May Be a Better Way to Treat Hematoma Brain Bleeds
- Chronic Joint Pain Plus Depression Can Take Toll on the Brain
- Living in Space Won’t Permanently Harm Astronauts’ Thinking Skills
- Kids’ Injuries in Sports and at Home: When Is It Right to Seek Medical Attention?
- Human Cell Atlas Will Be ‘Google Maps’ for Health Research
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Talk Therapy Plus Meds May Be Best for Severe Depression
But combination isn't better than drugs alone for those with mild or chronic mood disorder, study says
- Posted August 21, 2014
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Low Birth Weights May Put Black Women at Risk for Diabetes
Study found association regardless of their current weight
- Posted August 21, 2014
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Failing Vision Tied to Shorter Lifespans for Seniors
Link could be due to faltering ability to carry out daily tasks, researchers say
- Posted August 21, 2014
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Getting Healthier a Big Money-Saver for People With Diabetes
Sticking with a fitness and nutrition plan can save more than $500 a year in health-care costs, study finds
- Posted August 21, 2014
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Racial Disparities in Breast-Feeding May Start With Hospitals, Study Suggests
Maternity care practices differ in neighborhoods with more black residents than average, CDC research finds
- Posted August 21, 2014
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Two Polio Vaccines May Give Greater Protection Against Crippling Disease
Study found combining them boosted immune system even more than one
- Posted August 21, 2014
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Fewer U.S. Teens Using Sunscreen, Study Finds
Warnings about sun exposure and skin cancer aren't getting through, experts say
- Posted August 21, 2014
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Blacks May Face Higher Risk of Diabetes-Linked Vision Loss
Diabetic macular edema seems to strike some types of patients more frequently
- Posted August 21, 2014
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Kids With Autism Have Extra Brain Connections, Study Says
Too many of these 'synapses' could be a problem, but medicines might someday help prune them away
- Posted August 21, 2014
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New Drug May Fight Serious Respiratory Virus in Infants
RSV leading cause of hospitalization among infants, researchers note
- Posted August 21, 2014