Health News
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Fees Lead Some Kids to Skip After-School Sports: Survey
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:00PM May 18, 2012 CommentTotal cost of participating in a sport averages $381, results show
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Females, Young Athletes Take Longer to Get Over Concussions
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:00PM May 18, 2012 CommentStudy found they scored worse on visual memory tests, with symptoms lingering 2 weeks after injury
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CDC to baby boomers: Get tested for hepatitis C
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:36PM May 18, 2012 Comment (3)ATLANTA (AP) — For the first time, the government is proposing that all baby boomers get tested for hepatitis C.
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One-Third of U.S. Homeless Population Is Obese: Study
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM May 18, 2012 Comment (3)They may rely on cheap, fattening foods to fill up, researchers say
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Research With Dogs Points to Early Test for Arthritis
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM May 18, 2012 CommentOne drop of blood can predict the joint disease before symptoms appear, scientists say
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Test Baby Boomers for Hepatitis C, Says CDC
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM May 18, 2012 Comment (6)Undetected disease can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, agency notes
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Gene Tests May Not Drive Patients to More Medical Care
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM May 18, 2012 CommentKnowing personal risks for certain diseases doesn't seem to spur health care overuse, study finds
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From One Generation to the Next, Dental Care Changes
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM May 18, 2012 Comment
Green toothbrush and floss to represent dental hygiene
Mom of 3 notes less trepidation from kids, more choices from dentists
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Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM May 18, 2012 Comment (2)Inflammation of tissue lining the esophagus could be the cause, study says
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Tiny Tots in the Dentist's Chair Among Changes in Pediatric Dentistry
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM May 18, 2012 CommentOptions for kids now include sealants and early removal of wisdom teeth
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Health Highlights: May 18, 2012
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Healthy Dieting in Pregnancy May Be Helpful
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM May 18, 2012 Comment (2)Review found fewer excess pounds and complications with healthy diet vs. exercise
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'Bad' Fat May Hurt Brain Function Over Time
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Health Tip: Log Migraine Details in a Diary
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:00AM May 18, 2012 CommentIncluding the day, time and duration
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Health Tip: Keep Cloth Grocery Totes Clean
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:00AM May 18, 2012 CommentWash them frequently to kill germs
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Diabetes Can Take a Toll on Your Emotions
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:00AM May 18, 2012 Comment (3)
African American Woman Tests Blood Sugar
And this psychological component may make it harder to control the blood-sugar disorder, experts say
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French autistic kids mostly get psychotherapy
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:59AM May 18, 2012 CommentLONDON (AP) — In most developed countries, children with autism are usually sent to school where they get special education classes. But in France, they are more often sent to a psychiatrist where they get talk therapy meant for people with psychological or emotional problems.
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Looking Away As You Get Needle
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM May 17, 2012 Comment'See no needle' may be good advice, researchers say
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FDA Approves Generic Versions of Plavix
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:00PM May 17, 2012 Comment (1)Price of widely used blood thinner should drop for heart patients
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Generic Versions of Blood-Thinning Plavix Approved
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:51PM May 17, 2012 Comment (1)Drug helps prevent deadly clots
