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• Chlamydia Vaccine Shows Early Promise in Mice

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  Many U.S. Seniors Get Prescription Painkillers From Multiple Doctors

  Overuse raises risk for hospitalization, study finds

  • Posted February 19, 2014
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  Drug Might Help Heavy Drinkers Limit Their Booze

  Group given Topamax had more alcohol-free days than those taking placebo, study finds

  • Posted February 19, 2014
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  Health Highlights: Feb. 19, 2014

  Doctors Seek Help in Dealing With ADHD in Children Hot Pockets Pastries Recalled Musician David Crosby Recovering From Heart Procedure

  • Posted February 19, 2014
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  A Judgmental Doctor May Make It Hard to Lose Weight

  Finding suggests physicians need to be less negative when counseling overweight patients

  • Posted February 19, 2014
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  Health Tip: Ward Off Dry Skin

  Run a humidifier at home

  • Posted February 19, 2014
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  Radiation-Free Cancer Scans: Coming Soon?

  Children might benefit most from new way to detect tumors, but experts say more research is needed

  • Posted February 18, 2014
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  Newborns Fed Formula in Hospital Less Likely to Be Breast-Fed Later

  Small study found mothers tend to continue formula use at home

  • Posted February 18, 2014
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  More Breast Cancer Patients Choosing Reconstructive Surgery, Study Finds

  But rates vary widely from state to state, and doctors worry that not all women have equal access to procedures

  • Posted February 18, 2014
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  Surgery Might Top Drugs as First Therapy for Irregular Heartbeat: Study

  But safety issues may still make medications better choice for many patients, experts say

  • Posted February 18, 2014
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  Training Videos Seem to Boost Brain Activity: Study

  Stroke patients, others who must relearn motor skills might benefit from findings, researchers say

  • Posted February 18, 2014
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