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Young Cancer Survivors Say Costs Hinder Follow-Up Care
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM September 24, 2012 CommentRegular health visits needed to monitor for late effects, researchers say
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Antibiotics in Childhood May Increase Bowel Disease Risk: Study
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM September 24, 2012 CommentBut real-world risk still is low, experts say
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Doctors to Parents: No Trampolines
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM September 24, 2012 CommentPediatricians reaffirm warnings, cite severe injuries to kids
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Health Tip: Kids on the Run
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:00AM September 24, 2012 CommentPrecautions before they begin
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Health Tip: Eat More Fruits and Veggies
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:00AM September 24, 2012 CommentCreative suggestions for healthier meals
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New SARS-like virus detected in Middle East
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:00AM September 24, 2012 CommentBritish health authorities have alerted the U.N. of a new respiratory virus in a severely ill patient from Qatar.
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New Breast Cancer Clues Found in Gene Analysis
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:05PM September 23, 2012 Comment
A large pink ribbon hangs in front of the White House in honor and support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists reported Sunday that they have completed a major analysis of the genetics of breast cancer, finding four major classes of the disease. They hope their work will lead to more effective treatments, perhaps with some drugs already in use.
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Gene Study Yields New Clues to Breast Cancer
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM September 23, 2012 CommentResearch involving 348 tumors shows the disease is varied, but also points to treatments
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Study Links Another Gene Variant to Male Breast Cancer
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM September 23, 2012 CommentFinding offers insight into causes of disease that kills several hundred men in US each year
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Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2012
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Trader Joe's recalls peanut butter
Tweet Share on Facebook 11:48PM September 22, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — The grocery store chain Trader Joe's is recalling peanut butter that has been linked to 29 salmonella illnesses in 18 states.
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Studies more firmly tie sugary drinks to obesity
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:57PM September 21, 2012 CommentNew research powerfully strengthens the case against soda and other sugary drinks as culprits in the obesity epidemic.
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Adults See Some Teen Bullying as Less Serious: Survey
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:00PM September 21, 2012 CommentBut isolating peers or spreading rumors can have real consequences, expert says
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Poor Sleep May Make High Blood Pressure Worse
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM September 21, 2012 CommentStudy found those who struggled with insomnia were twice as likely to have resistant hypertension
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Cancer Portrayed Too Grimly in Movies, Study Suggests
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM September 21, 2012 CommentMany popular films use death as plot device even though survival is much improved, researcher says
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Obese Black Kids More Susceptible to Hypertension, Study Finds
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM September 21, 2012 CommentDifferences in salt consumption, hormone levels may play a role, researchers say
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Untreated Food Allergies More Likely in Poor, Minority Kids
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM September 21, 2012 CommentSome symptoms aren't as obvious as hives, puffy eyes or rash, researchers say
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'Half-Match' Marrow Transplants Help Some With Sickle Cell
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM September 21, 2012 CommentSmall study suggests potential new option one day in treatment of the blood disease
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Injuries No Worse for Tasered Teens Than Adults: Study
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM September 21, 2012 CommentMost teens subdued by police were larger, older
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Health Highlights: Sept. 21, 2012
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