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  She Never Smoked — And Got Lung Cancer in Her 40s

  Nikki Moreno had spent nearly a year struggling for breath, and nothing seemed to...

  • Posted December 17, 2019
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  ‘Don’t Give Up:’ Parents’ Intuition Spots a Rare Illness Before Doctors Do

  Parents usually know their child better than anyone, and if a parent suspects something...

  • Posted November 19, 2019
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  Gene Test Might Someday Gauge Your Cardiac Arrest Risk

  Sudden cardiac death is terrifying because it’s exactly that — one minute you’re fine...

  • Posted November 18, 2019
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  Exercise Can Help Prevent Depression, Even for Those at High Risk

  Getting more exercise could help ward off depression, even if you have a genetic...

  • Posted November 6, 2019
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  For This Mom, Rare Bone Disease Is a Family Affair

  Most people expect some risk in activities like mountain biking or rollerblading, but few...

  • Posted September 13, 2019
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  How Your Genes Affect the Number on Your Scale

  Could your genes be keeping you from losing weight? While you shouldn’t use a...

  • Posted September 12, 2019
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  Kids in Poor Neighborhoods Face Higher Odds for Obesity as Adults

  Growing up in a poor neighborhood significantly increases kids’ odds of becoming obese adults,...

  • Posted September 6, 2019
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