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Probably not, experts say. But it sure is dirty.
Articles on how to lose weight, quit smoking, better prevent cancer, and other ways to live a more healthy life.
Lasik surgery detail. (Courtesy of American Academy of Ophthalmology)
5 percent of people are dissatisfied, but you can improve the odds of not being among them.
In Palm Beach, doctors donate high-priced healthcare to low-income people with chronic disease.
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For mild sinusitis, forgoing drug treatment makes sense, experts conclude.
Food prices are rising faster than a cheese soufflé, but affordable (and tasty) meals are just a grocery list away.
Healthy Foods in Blood Pressure Cuff
It's a sensible eating plan that is proven to protect the heart.
Giving up their hunt for charmed nutrients, diet experts increasingly embrace whole patterns of eating.
Group of mature women practicing Tai Chi in park (Tim Platt/Getty Images)
A new study suggests yoga might reduce falls, but other forms of exercise probably work better.
Sometimes the inks are tainted with substances you don't want under your skin.
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Social phobia can be paralyzing. Experts share tips and explore how it differs from normal shyness.
A conversation with the author of The Blue Zone reveals why some cultures excel at longevity.
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When shopping for a health plan, is an HMO or a PPO better for you and your family?
Flowers and produce grace the stalls of the Farmers Market located in the square in the center of town.from April through November. (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)
Ten easy ways to get your body and mind recharged for the new season.
Everything you need to know to keep your pearly whites in tip-top shape.
Alternative therapies are now going hand in hand with traditional medicine.
There's plenty you can do to slow the effects of aging.
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Doctors donate high-priced healthcare to low-income people.
Dr. Bernadine Healy
Smart patients, shopping wisely, are needed to bring health costs down.
Heart surgeon Charles Fraser with Rachel Parrish, 9, at Texas Children's Hospital. He operated on Rachel in 1997, 1998, and 2001 to treat her for hypoplastic left heart syndrome. (Kevin Horan/Aurora for USN&WR)
Out of 5,189 hospitals only 3 percent are ranked in one or more specialty. Johns Hopkins tops the Honor Roll.
New England is home to many of the best health plans in the country. U.S. News and NCQA review 684 plans.
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