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Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: U.S. Traffic Deaths at 60-Year Low Safer vehicles, increased use of seatbelts and tougher law enforcement are among the reasons why the number of...

THURSDAY, Sept. 9 -- Two new studies provide evidence that smoking can harm sperm - both in smoking men who may become fathers, and in sons born to women who smoked during pregnancy. The research also suggests that both men and women who hope to...

-- Low back pain, ranging from mild to severe, affects almost everyone at some point. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers this list of potential remedies to help ease the discomfort: Hot or cold therapy. Exercises to help...

THURSDAY, Sept. 9 -- Americans who have health insurance through large, employer-sponsored health plans will see a number of plan design changes in 2011, and they'll be paying more for that coverage, employers and benefits consultants say. "You're...

-- Acne, the most common skin disease, is not a dangerous condition. But it can lead to permanent scarring. Womenshealth.gov says these factors can trigger bouts of acne in women: Changes in hormone levels during puberty. Changes in hormone...

THURSDAY, Sept. 9 -- About one in 10 athletes who competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics suffered an injury and about one in 14 became ill, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed reports from the 82 national team doctors who looked after a...

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Treatments for morning sickness are plentiful, but the evidence that any of these treatments work is limited, according to a new review.

People who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs to reduce heart disease risk may also be cutting their risk for developing the painful inflammatory joint disease rheumatoid arthritis.

The FDA has warned the manufacturers of two popular green tea beverages that some of their nutritional claims are unauthorized and in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

WebMD explains how health reform affects the uninsured, from coverage options, new rules on denying coverage, who is exempt, and more.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 -- Mutations in two genes may be associated with one of the most deadly types of ovarian cancer, U.S. researchers have found. In the study, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center looked for mutations in 18,000...

The risk factors for indoor and outdoor falls among the elderly differ, and not all falls may indicate poor health, a study shows.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 -- A 15-year-old Swiss boy attempted to create his own laser show using a laser pointer he bought on the Internet and a mirror. Instead, he inadvertently beamed the laser into his eyes, creating permanent damage to his...

The number of emergency room visits for non-injury reasons has more than doubled in the past decade, a new CDC report says.

Myths about swine flu and seasonal flu are everywhere, and it’s hard to know the truth about the flu. WebMD goes over the top myths regarding the flu and provides factual, helpful information.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 -- Out-of-shape men who work long hours more than double their risk of dying from heart disease compared to non-fit men working fewer hours, researchers report. The study also found that when men are fit, working long hours...

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 -- Statins, lauded for their ability to lower cholesterol and prevent heart attacks and strokes, may also reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, Israeli researchers report. "We found that statin users who purchased...

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 8 -- Three factors linked to cognitive deficits in older adults with type 2 diabetes have been identified in a new study. Canadian researchers looked at 41 adults, aged 55 to 81, with type 2 diabetes and found that those who had...

WebMD shows you how to prevent the flu, including swine flu, by washing your hands, avoiding those who are sick, and more.