- Fluoride May Be Linked to Decreased IQ, Says “Limited Data,” Hard-to-Interpret Study
- First U.S. Death From Bird Flu Reported in Louisiana
- Blood Test May Help Predict How Long Immunity Lasts
- DoxyPEP Lowers Rate of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Data Suggests
- Multilingual Children with Autism Show Improved Cognitive Function
- Access to Medical Test Results Is Confusing, Anxiety-Provoking
- Caregivers Face Mental, Physical Health Risks
- U.S. Whooping Cough Cases Surge
- Brain Volume, Health Linked to Socioeconomic Status
- Cruise Passenger Dies Amid Norovirus Outbreak That Sickened Dozens
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Wireless ECG Speeds Up Heart Attack Treatments, Study Shows
Qatar researchers found ambulance-to-angioplasty times cut dramatically with trans-satellite device
- Posted November 18, 2014
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Working Night Shift Slows Metabolism, Study Suggests
Finding means fewer calories burned, and may explain why shift workers tend to gain weight, researcher says
- Posted November 18, 2014
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Number of Pregnant Women on Narcotic Painkillers, Heroin Doubles, Study Finds
U.S. national data shows steady rise, and abuse may pose dangers to mother and baby, experts say
- Posted November 18, 2014
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Alcohol Taxes May Give Boost to Public Health, Economy
Study counters notion that higher prices on booze will cost jobs, researchers say
- Posted November 18, 2014
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Want to Raise Colon Cancer Screening Rates? Run a Lottery
VA study found 20 percent boost in uptake if patients thought they might also win $50
- Posted November 18, 2014
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Even With a Little Weight Gain, Quitting Smoking Is Still Healthier Choice
Japanese study found that stopping the habit boosted survival, even if a few pounds were added on
- Posted November 18, 2014
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Trans Fats May Sap Your Memory
Researchers report that men who consumed more of them did worse on word recall test
- Posted November 18, 2014
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Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2014
New Cigarette Heats Tobacco Instead of Burning It
- Posted November 18, 2014
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Study Finds No Added Benefit From Routine Heart Scans for Diabetics
Proper management of disease is best way to reduce heart attack risk, researchers say
- Posted November 18, 2014
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Parents Want Children in Day Care to Be Vaccinated: Poll
Three-quarters said they'd pull their kids out if others weren't up to date on shots
- Posted November 18, 2014