- 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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Seniors Still Given Potentially Dangerous Sedatives: Study
Drugs such as Xanax, Valium tied to confusion and falls, experts say
- Posted December 17, 2014
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Flying Time Could Raise Skin Cancer Risks for Pilots
Study found a one-hour flight equaled the UV ray exposure of a 20-minute tanning bed session
- Posted December 17, 2014
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Migraine May Raise Risk for Bell’s Palsy, Study Suggests
The headaches were tied to a doubling of odds for the facial paralysis, researchers say
- Posted December 17, 2014
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Neurologists Say Jury Still Out on Medical Marijuana’s Use for Brain Disorders
Easing federal restrictions on pot research might help get answers, doctors say
- Posted December 17, 2014
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New System Targets Germs in Donated Blood Plasma
Reduces risk of infected donation
- Posted December 17, 2014
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Federal Health Marketplace Enrolls Another 2.5 Million Americans
Re-enrollment of current health-plan participants continues
- Posted December 17, 2014
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Few Parents Think 18-Year-Olds Can Handle Their Health Care
Yet poll says two-thirds think older teens should be able to take charge
- Posted December 17, 2014
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‘Low-GI’ Diet May Not Benefit Blood Sugar
Focus should be on eating healthy foods rather than glycemic index, experts say
- Posted December 17, 2014
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Only 4 in 10 Americans Eat Heart-Healthy Nuts Each Day, CDC Says
Even fewer consume an amount thought to help curb heart disease, study found
- Posted December 17, 2014
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College Students Say ‘Curiosity’ Leads Them to Fake Pot
Preventive measures should target younger kids, survey suggests
- Posted December 17, 2014