- Health Secretary Says Some Cuts to CDC Will Be Reversed
- CDC Cuts Key Smoking Programs Despite Success in Curbing Smoking Rates
- RFK Jr. Touts Vaccine While At Funeral of Texas Girl Who Died of Measles
- Biden Plan To Expand Obesity Drug Coverage Is Rejected
- Most Eligible Smokers Not Getting Lung Cancer Screening
- Heart-Related Deaths More Likely During Day/Night Heatwaves
- Wildfire Smoke Increases Risk Of Mental Health Problems
- Some Folks Hit With Fees for Using Health Care Message Portals
- Diarrhea-Causing Bacteria Spreading Undetected Through Hospitals
- Ozone Pollution Increases Risk Of Childhood Asthma
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40 Percent of Seniors Report Having a Disability
U.S. government analysis also found 15 percent had three or more problems
- Posted December 2, 2014
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Many Ignore Cancer’s Warning Signs, Survey Finds
While more than half had experienced a potential symptom, only 2 percent thought malignancy possible
- Posted December 2, 2014
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Mammograms for 40-Somethings Supported by New Study
Limiting screening to women with family history, dense breasts would miss many cancers, researchers find
- Posted December 2, 2014
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Humans’ Taste for Booze May Go Back Millions of Years
Homo sapiens' ape ancestors long ago developed ability to eat fermented fruit, study suggests
- Posted December 2, 2014
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Richard III Likely Had Blond Hair, Blue Eyes, Study Shows
DNA from recently discovered remains is giving historians details on the long-dead king
- Posted December 2, 2014
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Breast Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial
Injection boosted immune response, seemed to slow spread in those with advanced disease
- Posted December 2, 2014
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Antacids May Improve Head and Neck Cancer Survival
Reason for benefit unclear, more research is needed, study author says
- Posted December 2, 2014
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Better Diet, Exercise Can Prevent Diabetes in Both Sexes, Study Finds
Taking blood sugar-lowering medications can also help, researchers say
- Posted December 2, 2014
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Experts Urge Quick Use of Epinephrine for Severe Allergic Reactions
New guidelines emphasize how effective and safe the injection is
- Posted December 2, 2014
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Fatal ODs From Narcotic Painkillers Have Tripled in U.S.
CDC report also finds surge in heroin-related overdose deaths
- Posted December 2, 2014