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Heart Association Says Air Pollution Linked With Heart Attacks
Researchers have long suggested a link between air pollution and heart disease. Now the American Heart Association says there is enough evidence to say that air pollution can trigger heart attacks and other problems. Read More...
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Tue, May 11 2010 5:39 AM
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Adding Some Grads To Parents' Health Plans Could Be Costly
Insurers can take an adult child's pre-existing conditions into account in figuring the premium a family pays for health coverage. Read More...
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Tue, May 11 2010 9:27 AM
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Preterm Birth Rate Declines Again
In 2008, a little more than 12 percent of children were born before reaching full term. The data show the rate has dropped for the second year in a row. Read More...
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Tue, May 11 2010 11:54 AM
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How Doctors Could Be Like Wall Street Banks
Doctors, dentists and other health care providers worry they could be subject ot regulations aimed at lenders. Read More...
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Fri, May 07 2010 1:17 PM
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Health Of Children Improves Around The World
The deaths of children younger than 5 has declined steadily, but improvements in maternal health still lag behind public health goals. Read More...
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Mon, May 10 2010 6:02 AM
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Delaying Childhood Vaccines Doesn't Improve Mental Development
A new long-term study should ease parents' concerns about giving kids too many vaccines too soon Read More...
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Tue, May 25 2010 8:03 AM
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Does Focus On Bed Nets Tangle Malaria Message?
A roadside billboard in Nigeria promotes insecticide-treated nets for malaria prevention. (attawayjl/Flickr) By Jaclyn Schiff While Americans view bed nets, used to stop the spread of malaria, "as a lifesaving gift," rural Africans often consider...
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Thu, May 06 2010 10:27 AM
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Bacon, Hot Dogs And Sausage Look Worse For Heart Than Unprocessed Red Meat
An analysis of 20 separate studies suggests processed meats raise the risk for heart disease more than those that aren't processed. Read More...
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Tue, May 18 2010 6:03 AM
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Tropical Diseases Take Underappreciated Toll In U.S.
Immigrants and the poor in some parts of the U.S. are at risk for diseases more common in the developing world. Read More...
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Tue, May 18 2010 9:09 AM
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As Consumer Group Slams Health Plans' Profits, Insurers Point Finger Elsewhere
As Consumer Group Slams Health Plans' Profits, Insurers Point Finger Elsewhere Read More...
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Thu, May 13 2010 2:26 PM
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CT Scanners Scrutinized For Radiation Risks
Radiation risks from medical scans have risen nearly seven-fold since the early 1980s and now rival those from other sources. The FDA is particularly concerned about the risks from CT scanners. Read More...
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Mon, May 17 2010 6:03 AM
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Think Twice Before Taking Popular Heartburn Drugs
New studies showing side effects from drugs like Nexium, Prilosec and Previcid could discourage their casual use. Read More...
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Mon, May 10 2010 1:01 PM
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Study: Child Deaths In Developing World Overstated
A new study shows that there are 10 percent fewer kids dying worldwide before the age of five than previously thought. The findings contradict recent UNICEF estimates. Read More...
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Mon, May 24 2010 9:49 AM
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It's Not Just Salt: Sugar Boosts Blood Pressure, Too
Reducing sugary drinks, even just a few ounces a day, reduces your risk of blood pressure problems. Read More...
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Mon, May 24 2010 2:28 PM
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Experimental Ebola Vaccine Also Works On New Virus
An experimental Ebola vaccine works against a recently discovered species of the virus found in Uganda. In a surprise, the protection occurs without antibodies. Read More...
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Fri, May 21 2010 6:07 AM
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