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Moderate Drinking May Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival: Study

Tue, 2013-04-09 11:37

Women who consume alcohol in moderation have lower risk of heart disease death, researchers add

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New Bird Flu No Immediate Threat: U.S. Experts

Tue, 2013-04-09 11:21

There's been no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission in Chinese outbreak

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Babies' Birth Month May Affect MS Risk: Study

Mon, 2013-04-08 19:01

Lower levels of vitamin D seen among those born in May

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Most Men Don't Need PSA Tests, Doctors' Group Says

Mon, 2013-04-08 18:57

American College of Physicians notes limited benefit of prostate cancer screening

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More Than a Quarter of Melanoma Survivors Skip Sunscreen, Study Finds

Mon, 2013-04-08 16:30

And 2 percent continue to use tanning beds, researchers report

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Kids Given Big Plates Help Themselves to More Food

Mon, 2013-04-08 16:22

Plate size and self-serving increased first-graders' food intake, researchers found

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Frequent Eating in Kids Tied to <i>Less</i> Weight Gain

Mon, 2013-04-08 16:13

But this won't hold true with unhealthy foods, expert warns

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Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise for Ovarian Cancer

Mon, 2013-04-08 14:09

Researchers say one patient in long-term remission after novel treatment

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Compound in Red Meat, Energy Drinks May Have Heart Disease Link

Mon, 2013-04-08 11:26

Gut bacteria break down carnitine into another substance that damages blood vessels, study finds

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3 Million Lbs of Frozen Pizza, Other Snacks Recalled

Fri, 2013-04-05 17:56

3 Million Lbs of Frozen Pizza, Other Snacks Recalled

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Obesity Does Slow People Down, Study Confirms

Fri, 2013-04-05 17:28

Women may be caught in cycle of fatigue, lack of self-esteem, expert says

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Judge: Make Morning-After Pill Available to All Females

Fri, 2013-04-05 16:52

Until now, girls 16 and younger needed a prescription for the emergency contraception

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College Sports Could Raise Players' Risk for Depression, Study Finds

Fri, 2013-04-05 16:10

Compared with former college athletes, those still in school had doubled odds, possibly due to stress, researchers say

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Brisk Walking Equals Running for Heart Health: Study

Thu, 2013-04-04 18:45

Distance rather than speed reaps the benefits, researchers say

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Nearly 30 Percent of Americans Have High Blood Pressure: CDC

Thu, 2013-04-04 18:29

While awareness has grown, experts say more people need treatment to prevent heart disease, stroke

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Cancer Patients May Be Unintended Victims of Budget Cuts

Thu, 2013-04-04 17:12

Clinics nationwide say they can't afford to give as much chemotherapy as before, report says

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Could Scientists Peek Into Your Dreams?

Thu, 2013-04-04 16:47

In small study, computer programs and brain MRIs identified visual images during sleep

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Common Asphalt Sealant May Raise Cancer Risks

Thu, 2013-04-04 15:15

Small study looked at coal-tar sealcoat and exposure to 'PAH' chemical compound

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Many U.S. Blacks Eager to Take Part in Medical Research

Thu, 2013-04-04 15:11

Representation in studies is important for evaluating how treatments work for everyone

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Balding Men Could Face Higher Heart Risks, Study Finds

Thu, 2013-04-04 12:18

But not those with a receding hairline, say Japanese investigators who analyzed previous research

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