Researchers say drinking even a few regular soda drinks a week can increase a person's odds of developing pancreatic cancer.More
Researchers find that the way mothers play with their babies can affect their children's brain development.
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Government health experts remind adults that many diseases can be prevented by staying current on vaccinations.
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A study of severely brain-damaged patients shows that many are more conscious than their appearance reveals.More
Doctors from the Mayo Clinic caution patients that certain herbal supplements and over-the-counter drugs can create dangerous interactions with heart medications.
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Doctors say not only do smokers inhale toxins from cigarettes, but they are exposed to secondhand smoke which also puts their health at risk.
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New York City schools find that despite a switch from whole milk to low-fat or skim, milk consumption has gone up in recent years.
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Researchers say that people's memories may improve if they rest immediately after acquiring new information.More
Researchers find that the type of facility treating a man's prostate cancer has a big influence on the type of treatment he receives.
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Researchers say that when parents see the nutritional values of fast food items, they are more likely to select less-caloric foods for their children.
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Researchers say that reducing sodium in Americans' diets can save as many lives as reducing the number of people who smoke.
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A survey of young people between the ages of 8 and 18 shows that young people are accessing media now more than ever.
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Experts say that children over the age of 6 should be screened for obesity and offered treatment when necessary.
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Despite the stresses of child rearing, couples with children consistently registered lower blood pressure than childless couples.
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The makers of Tylenol expand a recall to several other drugs after the recent contamination of Tylenol arthritis medication.
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Scientists discover that blood pressure medication may improve blood flow to the brain and help reduce the odds of dementia.
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Scientists say that it appears people cannot make up for chronic sleep deprivation by "catching up" on sleep.
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New research shows that lower-body fat appears to offer certain health protections.
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Researchers find that elderly people who exercise are less likely to suffer mental deterioration than those who don't exercise.
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Researchers say the nation's drug rehabilitation system could be overwhelmed by aging baby boomers.
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A new study shows that patients who try to eliminate bacteria prior to hospital admission are much less likely to suffer staph infections.
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A survey of women in Australia shows that women who are married are more likely to be overweight than their single counterparts.
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A survey of former smokers shows that kicking the habit may increase their chances of developing certain health problems.
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