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Detailed Genetic Tests Reveal Cancer's Complexity
Detailed tests in kidney cancer patients. help explain why some treatments may not be successful. And they underscore the challenge in developing personalized tests and drugs for effective cancer therapy. Read More...
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Thu, Mar 08 2012 10:56 AM
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FDA: Skin-Lightening Creams Pose Mercury Threat
Some skin-lightening cosmetics contain dangerous amounts of mercury, the FDA warned consumers. Though illegal to sell in the U.S., the foreign-made products are popular in communities where fair skin is considered a mark of beauty. Read More...
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Fri, Mar 09 2012 6:59 AM
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Congress Misses Deadline For Fixing Medicare Doc Pay -- Again
As Memorial Day approaches, Congress will adjourn without resolving a glitch in how much Medicare pays doctors. Read More...
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Fri, May 28 2010 12:14 PM
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Heavy Metals Found in Protein Drinks Raise Concern
Heavy metals like cadmium, arsenic and lead found in some protein drinks can lead to serious health problems. Read More...
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Tue, Jun 01 2010 1:30 PM
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Teen Sex Rates Hold Steady, So They Say
Sexually active teens prefer condoms and say they use birth control, too, in a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More...
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Wed, Jun 02 2010 1:15 PM
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Is More Health Care Better Or Worse? Well, It Certainly Costs More
The New York Times raises question about the analytical methods of the Dartmouth Atlas, a bible of health policy. And the researchers defend their approach and findings. Read More...
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Thu, Jun 03 2010 11:56 AM
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Future Looks Blurry For Comparative Effectiveness Research
A government-funded clinical test of Lucentis and Avastin to treat an eye disorder that can cause blindness should have been straightforward. But the study has been plagued by problems. Read More...
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Fri, Jun 04 2010 12:59 PM
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Gates Foundation Pledges $1.5 Billion To Child And Maternal Health
Melinda Gates announced that the foundation would invest in programs promoting maternal and child health, family planning, and nutrition in developing countries. Read More...
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Mon, Jun 07 2010 2:35 PM
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Work The Night Shift? Then You're Probably Sleepy
Starting work between 8 p.m. and midnight hurts how much you sleep. For the most sleep, punch in between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Read More...
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Wed, Jun 09 2010 6:02 AM
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Time Runs Short For COBRA Insurance Help
Subsidies to help the unemployed continue health insurance they used to get on the job may finally fade away, after several extensions. Read More...
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Wed, Jun 09 2010 2:15 PM
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Health Insurers Ante Way Up For Speakers At Vegas Conference
Speeches by former President Bill Clinton and a bunch of health luminaries at a meeting of insurance executives won't come cheap. Read More...
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Thu, Jun 10 2010 3:49 PM
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Baseball Goes On The Psychatrist's Couch
When psychoanalysts talk baseball, mythic heroes and players' relationships with their moms are in the mix. Read More...
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Fri, Jun 11 2010 2:54 PM
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Will Health Savings Trickle From Your Paycheck To Social Security?
A new analysis says that Social Security and Medicare will be bolstered by the new health law because lower insurance costs for employers will mean higher pay for workers. And that will mean higher tax receipts. Skeptics disagree. Read More...
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Thu, Aug 05 2010 2:04 PM
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California Firm Recalls 1 Million Pounds Of Ground Beef
After at least 7 people got food poisoning, a meat company recalled many lots of ground beef and beef patties, most of which was processed in late 2009. Read More...
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Fri, Aug 06 2010 12:46 PM
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For Longer Life, Keep Your Waist Trim
Having a lot of belly fat is a strong indicator of higher risk for mortality, even if a person isn't overweight or obese. Read More...
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Mon, Aug 09 2010 1:01 PM
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