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August 27, 2008
Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Linked to Risk for Other Cancers

August 20, 2008
Grapefruit and Other Juices May Affect Absorption of Some Medications

August 13, 2008
Obesity, Heart Disease Risk Studied

August 6, 2008
Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Revised

July 30, 2008
Eating Fish Can Decrease Risk for Heart Disease

July 23, 2008
Easing Discomfort of Mammograms

July 16, 2008
Test May Detect Diabetes-Related Vision Problems Early

July 9, 2008
Some Children May Need Cholesterol Medication

July 2, 2008
Enjoy Fireworks on the Fourth - From Afar

June 25, 2008
Brain Injury Another Result of Falls in Seniors

June 18, 2008
Could Enhancing Food Flavors Promote Weight Loss?

June 11, 2008
Salmonella Outbreak Likely Due to Raw Tomatoes

June 4, 2008
Confidence Lacking in Performing CPR

May 28, 2008
Many Heart Disease Patients Unaware of Heart Attack Symptoms

May 21, 2008
Teen Blood Donors Should Take Steps to Prevent Complications

May 14, 2008
Sunscreen May Not Be Enough Protection

May 7, 2008
Medical Texts Lack Breastfeeding Information

April 30, 2008
Many Toddlers Improperly Vaccinated

April 23, 2008
Cancer Death Rates Cease Decline

April 16, 2008
Is It A Case of Early Alzheimer's? Maybe Not

April 9, 2008
Organ Donors in Increasing Demand

April 2, 2008
Hands Only CPR: New Option to Save Lives

March 26, 2008
War Injury Outcomes Improving

March 19, 2008
New Gene Discovery Brings Hope to Multiple Sclerosis Sufferers

March 12, 2008
New Screening Tests Ring in National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March 5, 2008
If You Don't Snooze, You Lose

February 27, 2008
Sweet Hearts Not So Sweet

February 20, 2008
Women on Red Alert for Hypertension

February 13, 2008
Be a Wise Internet Health Consumer

February 6, 2008
Baby's Soft Skin Soaks Up Chemicals

January 30, 2008
Seeing Red? Think Women's Heart Health

January 23, 2008
Does Caffeine Cause Miscarriage?

January 16, 2008
Stressed Out Moms More Likely to Have Kids with Asthma

January 9, 2008
HPV Vaccine Prevents Cervical Cancer

January 2, 2008
Good News In Diabetes Care - Count Carbs or Calories

December 26, 2007
Holiday Blues Busters

December 19, 2007
Keep the "Merry" in Christmas for Kids

December 12, 2007
EXCITing Stroke Rehabilitation Study Results

December 5, 2007
Honey: A Sweet Nighttime Cough Remedy

November 28, 2007
Scientific Evidence Shows Secondhand Smoke Damages Lungs

November 21, 2007
Heart Disease Deaths Increasing in Middle-Aged Adults

November 14, 2007
New Asthma Guidelines Partner You With Your Physician

November 7, 2007
Diabetes Epidemic: An Uphill Battle That Can Be Won

October 31, 2007
Screening for Autism Should Occur Twice Before Age Two

October 24, 2007
Make Your Halloween a Hoot, Not a Howl

October 17, 2007
Drop in Cancer Death Rates in US Continues

October 10, 2007
Common Antidepressant Use Doubles Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

October 3, 2007
Fetal Cells Protect Against Breast Cancer

September 26, 2007
Good News for Many Frequent Fliers

September 19, 2007
Once A Year Drug Reduces Fractures In Elderly

September 12, 2007
Weight Gain Linked to Heart Failure Admissions

September 5, 2007
Warning: Work, Commute, and Autumn May Disrupt Your Sleep

August 29, 2007
Smoking Link to Head and Neck Cancers Reveals Greater Risk in Women

August 22, 2007
Cranberries May Help with Ovarian Cancer Treatment

August 15, 2007
Some Asians Fare Better with Prostate Cancer in US

August 8, 2007
ADHD is "Real"

August 1, 2007
Light Shed on Mystery of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

July 25, 2007
Drinking Even Diet Soda May Be Harmful to Your Health

July 18, 2007
Pitching Can Work for You - and Against You

July 11, 2007
Western Diet May Increase Breast Cancer Risk

July 3, 2007
Antidepressant Medications No Longer Linked to Suicide Attempts

June 27, 2007
Diabetes Meeting Yields Information from New Research

June 20, 2007
Smokers' Infants Born With High Nicotine Exposure

June 13, 2007
Stress and Memory Decline Linked

June 6, 2007
Fight Against Liver Cancer Gains New Ammunition

May 30, 2007
Some International Jet Passengers Exposed to Highly Drug Resistant TB

May 23, 2007
Smoking, and Its Risks, Moves Outside

May 16, 2007
Migraines Associated with Signs of Retinal Disease

May 9, 2007
Woman's Age No Longer Issue for Down Syndrome Screening

May 2, 2007
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Dementia

April 25, 2007
New Choice for Colonoscopy on Horizon

April 18, 2007
Cut Inflammation, Cut Cancer Risk?

April 11, 2007
Numbers of Severely Obese Rising Sharply

April 4, 2007
New Screening Mammography Guidelines Affect Women in Their Forties

March 28, 2007
Medical Treatments Best First-Line of Defense for Stable Coronary Disease

March 21, 2007
Improved Diagnosis for Alzheimer's on the Horizon

March 14, 2007
High Doses of Anemia Drugs Can be Fatal, Says FDA

March 7, 2007
VP's Blood Clot Focuses Attention on Common Condition

February 28, 2007
Eating Disorders More Common in Midlife

February 21, 2007
Heart Disease Risk in Women is Focus of New Guidelines

February 14, 2007
Midday Snooze May Lower Heart Risk

February 7, 2007
Depression May Contribute to Early Heart Disease

January 31, 2007
Ex-NFL Linemen Prone to Heart Disease

January 24. 2007
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Recommended for Adolescent Girls

January 17, 2007
Aspirin May Help to Prevent Asthma

January 10, 2007
Skip Milk in Black Tea, Boost Antioxidant Power

January 3, 2007
Diet Advice in Magazines May Spark Unhealthy Eating Behaviors

December 27, 2006
Higher Risk of Hip Fracture With Regular Use of Powerful Antacids

December 20, 2006
Hot Flashes, Night Sweats Not Relieved by Black Cohosh

December 13, 2006
Osteoarthritis Pain Less with Massage Therapy

December 6, 2006
Hair-Loss Medication May Affect Prostate Cancer Test

November 29, 2006
Next Generation of Breast Imaging on Horizon

November 22, 2006
Aspirin May Decrease Risk for Head, Neck Cancers

November 15, 2006
Angioplasty Timing Critical to Outcome

November 8, 2006
Room for Improvement in School Bus Safety

November 1, 2006
Obesity Leading to "Double Diabetes"

October 25, 2006
Asthma Worse When Nebulizers Improperly Used

October 18, 2006
New Medication for Type 2 Diabetes Approved

October 11, 2006
Gum Disease Linked to Chronic Health Conditions

October 4, 2006
Exercise Before Joint Replacement, Skip Rehabilitation Center

September 27, 2006
New Study Finds Food Labels Baffling for Many

September 20, 2006
Fresh Spinach Linked to Outbreak

September 13, 2006
Health Effects From 9-11 Tragedy Persist

September 6, 2006
Father's Age Associated with Autism

August 30, 2006
Four New Vaccines Available

August 23, 2006
Sleep Apnea in Children May Lead to Impaired Learning

August 16, 2006
Research Brings More Information on Breastcancer Genetics

August 9, 2006
Think Again Before Eating High-Fat Meal

August 2, 2006
Cataracts: Common But Curable

July 26, 2006
New Sunscreen Blocks More Harmful Rays

July 19, 2006
Obesity in Teens Studied

July 13, 2006
Clinical Trials Affected by Availability of Participants, Donor Tissues

July 5, 2006
Common Antihistamine No Help for Getting Children to Sleep

June 28, 2006
Prevention, Better Treatment for Infection Possible

June 21, 2006
New Heart Association Guidelines Emphasize Lifestyle

June 14, 2006
Coffee May Protect Liver

June 7, 2006
Cervical Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise for Preventing Other Cancers in Women

May 31, 2006
Sunscreen Use, Teen Safety Among Summer Health Concerns

May 24, 2006
Alzheimer's May Be Preceded by Physical Symptoms

May 17, 2006
Movie Portrayals of Coma Often Inaccurate, Misleading

May 10, 2006
Many With Vision Impairment Simply Need Glasses

May 3, 2006
Maybe Baby? Get a Check-Up First

April 26, 2006
New Promise in Repairing Damage from Heart Failure

April 19, 2006
Key Heart Meds Not Given to Many Diabetics

April 12, 2006
Cause, Cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Elusive

April 5, 2006
Not Enough Child Safety Seats for Obese Children

March 29, 2006
Sleep Awareness Week Highlights Teens' Sleep Needs

March 21, 2006
Colonoscopy Promoted During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March 15, 2006
New Drug Therapy May Reverse Atherosclerosis

March 8, 2006
Low-Calorie Beverages Help Fight Teen Obesity

March 1, 2006
Infection, Death Rates Higher in Women After Bypass Surgery

February 22, 2006
New Technology Helps During Emergencies

February 15, 2006
Heart Month Brings New Information About Women's Heart Health

February 8, 2006
Kids' Nutrition Issues in the Spotlight

February 1, 2006
Infectious Viruses Linked to Obesity

January 25, 2006
New Insight Into Lung Clot Treatment Found

January 18, 2006
Alzheimer's Risk May Be Delayed with Exercise

January 11, 2006
New Guidelines Challenge OTC Cough Syrup Use

January 4, 2006
New Food Label May Help With Diet Resolutions in 2006

December 28, 2005
Drive Safely, Take Care During the Holidays

December 21, 2005
Safe Toys Emphasized During Gift-Giving Month

December 14, 2005
Heart Attack Serves as Wake-Up Call, Survivors Say

December 7, 2005
Arthritis Clues Found in New Studies

November 30, 2005
Lifestyle Change and Medication Help Weight Loss

November 23, 2005
Make Family History Day a Part of Thanksgiving

November 16, 2005
Smokers Concerns May Hinder Quitting

November 9, 2005
Caregivers a Focus During Alzheimer's Disease Month

November 2, 2005
African Americans at Higher Risk for Leg Artery Disease

October 26, 2005
Herceptin Treatment Works Against Breast Cancer

October 19, 2005
Officials Monitoring, Preparing for Possible Avian Flu

October 12, 2005
Melanoma May Come Back; Monitor Closely, Experts Say

October 5, 2005
New Treatments Address Glaucoma Symptoms

September 28, 2005
High-Dose Radiation Reduces Prostate Cancer Recurrence

September 21, 2005
Digital Mammography Helps Find Cancer in Dense Tissue

September 14, 2005
Antibiotics Help Infection Linked To Chemotherapy

September 7, 2005
Herceptin for Breast Cancer May Cause Heart Problem

August 31, 2005
NSAIDS and Aspirin May Help Prevent Colon Cancer

August 24, 2005
Over-the-counter Pain Meds Linked to Hypertension

August 17, 2005
Weight Loss May Reduce GERD Problems

August 10, 2005
Lung Cancer Claims Peter Jennings

August 3, 2005
Fibromyalgia Pain Helped with Parkinson's Medication

July 27, 2005
Breast Cancer Link with Benign Breast Disease Defined

July 20, 2005
Inactivity in Adolescent Girls Linked to Weight Gain

July 13, 2005
Study Hints Antidepressants May Help after Heart Attack

July 6, 2005
Experts Discuss ADHD Medication Concerns

June 29, 2005
Fireworks Should Be Handled by Professionals

June 22, 2005
First Stroke May Be Followed by a Second Stroke

June 15, 2005
Exercise Helps After Breast Cancer Therapy

June 8, 2005
Fun in the Summer Sun: Protect Your Child's Skin

June 1, 2005
Vision Loss Linked with Impotence Medications

May 25, 2005
Study Finds Colonoscopy Best Choice for Screening

May 18, 2005
Medications May Be Effective in Cancer Prevention

May 11, 2005
Morphine for Heart Attack Pain Linked to Risk of Death

May 4, 2004
Hyperthermia Helps Reduce Tumors in Cancer Patients

April 27, 2005
New Food Pyramid Geared Toward Individual Needs

April 20, 2005
Statins Cut Prostate Cancer Spread, Early Studies Show

April 13, 2005
Autism Linked with Low Levels of Antioxidants

April 6, 2005
Cardiac Death Risk Rises with Sleep Apnea

March 30, 2005
Progress Continues Against Multiple Sclerosis

March 23, 2005
Obesity May Shorten Americans' Life Expectancy

March 16, 2005
Colorectal Cancer Screening a Must for All Over 50

March 9, 2005
Alzheimer's and Lack of Insulin Linked

March 2, 2005
HRT May Increase Urinary Incontinence in Women

February 23, 2005
FDA Panel Moves Okay for Cox-2 Medications Forward

February 16, 2005
"Broken Heart Syndrome" May Mimic Heart Attack

February 9, 2005
Bread in Moderation Contributes to Healthy Diet

February 2, 2005
Heart Month Kicks Off with National Wear Red Day

January 26, 2005
Lack of Sleep Linked to Weight Gain

January 19, 2005
Exercise and Fewer Calories Key To Healthy Weight

January 12, 2005
CDC Updates Flu Vaccine Recommendations

January 5, 2005
Aerobic Exercise and Weightlifting Reduce Health Risks

December 29, 2004
Enjoy a Healthy Lifestyle in the New Year

December 21, 2004
Child Toy Safety Especially Important During the Holidays

December 16, 2004
Virtual Colonoscopy Still Under Study

December 8, 2004
Cox-2 Inhibitors Studied To Learn More About Risks

December 2, 2004
Non-Surgical Biopsy Spots Cancer in Lymph Nodes

November 24, 2004
"Low-Energy-Density" Meals Promote Healthy Weight

November 17, 2004
Niacin Improves "Good" Cholesterol Level, Study Shows

November 10, 2004
Breastfeeding May Lower Leukemia Risk in Children

November 3, 2004
DASH Eating Plan Lowers Risk for Disease

October 27, 2004
Heartburn Medication Linked with Pneumonia

October 20, 2004
HRT Doubles Breast Density, Abnormal Mammogram Possible

October 13, 2004
Combination Therapy Helps Smokers Quit

October 6, 2004
Low-Fat Diet Helps Prevent Gallstones


September 30, 2004
Chemotherapy May Help Women With Early Ovarian Cancer

September 22, 2004
Blood Sugar And Heart Disease Linked In People Without Diabetes

September 15, 2004
Prescribed Medications Underused Because Of Costs

September 9, 2004
Clinton Avoids Heart Attack By Heeding Warning Signs

September 1, 2004
Statins Soon After Heart Attack May Help

August 25, 2004
High Blood Pressure Rates Continue To Rise - Report Reflects Lifestyle Factors

August 18, 2004
Timing Is Right For Vaccinations: Back-To-School Is Here - August Is National Immunization Awareness Month

August 11, 2004
Breast Cancer Gene Altered More Often In African-American Women - P53 Gene Contains The Mutation

August 4, 2004
Sleep Apnea, Abnormal Heart Rhythm Linked - New Study Finds Association

July 28, 2004
Workday Exercise Helps Reduce Heart Disease Risk For Diabetics - Light Activity Benefits Most

July 21, 2004
Alzheimer's Risk Cut With Healthy Lifestyle - Studies Provide New Evidence

July 14, 2004
Cholesterol Needs Tighter Control, Report Urges - High-Risk Individuals Pinpointed

July 7, 2004
Tanning Booths Lure Tanners Back For Relaxing Effect - Experts Look For Biological Reason

June 30, 2004
Study Brings New Insight Into Appetite Regulation - Obesity May Disrupt Normal Cues For Hunger, Fullness

June 23, 2004
Estrogen Therapy Does Not Prevent Dementia, Study Shows - Newest Results From The Women's Health Initiative

June 16, 2004
Top Health Groups Join Forces To Fight Common Diseases - Heart, Cancer, Diabetes, And Stroke

June 9, 2004
Study Helps Clarify Ovarian Cancer Symptoms - Physicians Learn Nuances Of Physical Complaints

June 2, 2004
Oldest Adults At Risk For High Blood Pressure Effects - Awareness Of Elderly Needs Emphasized

May 26, 2004
Aspirin Linked With Reduced Risk Of Breast Cancer - Early Study Provides Clues

May 19, 2004
Low-Carb Diet Linked To Improved Cholesterol Levels - Diet Comparisons Need Longer Study

May 13, 2004
Women Encouraged To Take Charge Of Their Health - This Is National Women's Health Week

May 6, 2004
"Custom" Eye Procedures Produce Best Quality Vision - Wavefront-Guided LASIK Receives Nod

April 30, 2004
Gene Discovery Promises New Avenues For Diabetes Research - National DNA Day Is April 30

April 21, 2004
Body Fat Location Helps Predict Heart Risk - Study Revisits Body Shape Risk Factor

April 15, 2004
Concussion May Cause Mood Changes - New Evidence Points To Temporary Psychological Problems

April 7, 2004
Exercise Can Reverse Heart Disease Risk In Children - Study Found Vascular Problems In Children and Teens

April 1, 2004
Anti-Inflammatory Drugs May Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk - Research Still In Early Stages

March 24, 2004
Mercury Fears Spur New Fish Consumption Guidelines - Critics Say FDA, EPA Ignore Albacore Tuna Risks

March 17, 2004
Aspirin May Not Provide Long-Term Heart Benefit For Some - Platelet Response To Aspirin Studied

March 10, 2004
Cholesterol Study Finds Reasons For Intensive Therapy - "Profound" Implications To Challenge Current Cholesterol Recommendations

March 3, 2004
Estrogen Alone May Increase Health Risk, Study Shows - Women's Health Initiative Halts Study

February 26, 2004
Women Use More Medications Than Previously Thought - Many Are Not Providing A Complete List To Their Physicians

February 18, 2004
Antibiotic Use Tied To Breast Cancer Risk - Reasons For Antibiotic Need May Be Link, Experts Say


February 11, 2004
Optimism Doesn't Aid Lung Cancer Survival, Study Shows - Little Research Exists On Optimism And Cancer Outcomes

February 05, 2004
Antidepressant Use In Children Reviewed By FDA - Medications For Depression In Children Sometimes Needed, Physicians Report

January 27, 2004
Double-Dosing Inhalants For Asthma Not Effective For Most

January 20, 2004
Risk Factors For Stroke May Hinder Ability To Process Complex Information - A Long-Term, Subtle Process, Experts Say


January 14, 2004
Vitamin D May Help Protect Against Rheumatoid Arthritis

January 7, 2004
'Camera Pill' Promising For Diagnosing Small Bowel Disease - Pairing Pill With CT Scan A Plus

December 31, 2003
Guidelines For Cervical Cancer Testing Updated, More Detailed

December 24, 2003
Healthy Eating Tips For The Holidays And New Year

December 17, 2003
Alzheimer's Signs Found In Young Adults, Study Shows

December 9, 2003
Flu Shot Shortage Looms Amid Early Outbreak - Two Vaccine Makers End Distribution As Supplies Run Out

December 1, 2003
Millions Summon Hope On World AIDS Day

November 25, 2003
Untreated Reflux Disease May Lead To Serious Complications

November 19, 2003
Medium-Firm Mattress Works Best For The Back

November 12, 2003
Failing Hearts May Be Restored With Patients' Own Bone Marrow

November 5, 2003
Screening For Lung Cancer Linked To Quitting Smoking

October 29, 2003
Laser Treatment For Acne Holds Promise

October 22, 2003
New Flu Prevention Approach Available For Some

October 15, 2003
Many Women Lack Needed Sleep

October 8, 2003
Modest Approach Suggested For Children Trying To Lose Weight

October 1, 2003
Women May Learn Heart Attack Risk After Treadmill Exercise

September 24, 2003
Moderate Exercise Found To Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

September 17, 2003
Heart Rate Recovery After Exercise Helps Predict Risks

September 10, 2003
Flu-Fighting Drugs For Seniors Reduce Complications

August 27, 2003
Treatment Options Effective For Depression In The Elderly

August 20, 2003
Restless Legs Syndrome Linked To Inefficient Use Of Iron In Brain - Symptoms Include Prickly Sensations

August 13, 2003
Gum Disease May Be Linked To Heart Disease And Stroke


August 5, 2003
CDC Advises Updated Tetanus-Diphtheria Immunizations

July 30, 2003
Anemia Linked To Decline In Elderly People

July 23, 2003
Eating Fish May Reduce Alzheimer's Disease Risk

July 15, 2003
Lumpectomy As Effective As Mastectomy For Early-Stage Breast Cancer, Study Confirms

July 9, 2003
First Prostate Cancer Prevention Drug Found

July 2, 2003
Exercise Your Mind To Help Prevent Dementia, Study Shows

June 25, 3003
Antioxidants May Not Be As Protective As Once Thought

June 17, 2003
Onset Of Type 1 Diabetes Not Prevented By Oral Insulin - Crucial Findings Aid Understanding Of Diabetes

June 10, 2003
Breast Cancer May Spread Earlier Than Thought - Finding Could Lead To New Approach To Treatment

June 03, 2003
Sleep Apnea Tied To Heartbeat Abnormality

May 27, 2003
New Study Confirms Benefits of Atkins Diet

May 20, 2003
New Guidelines: "Normal" Blood Pressure Range Changes

May 13, 2003
Infants Who Sleep on Back Have Fewer Ear Infections

May 6, 2003
Study Shows Some Strokes may be a Family Matter

April 29, 2003
Gene Discovery Advances Understanding of Neurological Disorders

April 22, 2003

Healthy Lifestyle Helps Manage Hypertension

April 16, 2003
Study Finds "Supersized" Meals Add Unneeded Calories

April 8, 2003
Basic Infection Control Is Advised For SARS Prevention

April 1, 2003
New Heart Attack Drug Holds Promise

March 25, 2003
War Coping Mechanisms

March 18, 2003
If Anthrax Attack Should Happen ...

March 11, 2003
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Wants Supplements Regulated Much Like Drugs

March 4, 2003
Promising Gains in the Fight Against Heart Disease

February 25, 2003
Screening Rates Low for Colorectal Cancer

February 18, 2003
Does Diet Affect Alzheimer's Disease Risk?

February 11, 2003
Humidity Test May Unmask Anthrax Spores

February 3, 2003
The Super-sizing of America's Waistline

January 28, 2003
Sleeping Habits May Be Related to Heart Disease

January 21, 2003
Depression Stalking Younger Women

January 14, 2003

Study: Supplements Need More Scrutiny in US

January 7, 2003
Prozac Approved By FDA For Depressed Children

December 31, 2002
Getting Fit in 2003

December 24, 2002

'Tis the Season to Have a Migraine

December 12, 2002
Special Report: Bush - Smallpox Vaccine is Your Call

December 10, 2002
Trouble in Toyland

December 3, 2002

The "Low Down" on High Cholesterol Counts  

November 26, 2002
Redefining a Healthy Diet

November 19, 2002
A Fish a Day Keeps the Heart Woes Away

November 12, 2002
Estrogen Mimic May Prove Safer Bone Builder

November 5, 2002

Antidepressants: Too Much of Good Thing?

October 29, 2002
Painkillers Linked to High Blood Pressure

October 22, 2002
Acid Reflux Can Be a Night Stalker

October 15, 2002
Flu Vaccine Plentiful this Year

October 8, 2002
Crib Death Again Linked to Baby's Sleep Position

October 3, 2002
Study Questions the Value of Breast Self-Examinations

September 24, 2002
CDC Releases Smallpox Vaccine Guidelines

September 17, 2002
Surgery, Waiting a Toss-up for Prostate Cancer Patients


September 10, 2002
One Year Later, and Still Struggling

September 3, 2002
Five-A-Day is Only Halfway There Now

August 27, 2002
CDC: We're Prepared for Terror

August 20, 2002
Fitting Fitness Back Into Your Life

August 13, 2002
So, Should I Stay on Hormone Replacement Therapy?

August 6, 2002
West Nile's Early Outbreak has Health Officials Concerned

July 30, 2002
Safe Summer Eating

July 23, 2002

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Trial Halted

July 16, 2002
Heat: The Silent but Avoidable Killer

July 9, 2002
Pitcher's Death Shows Heart Disease Strikes All Ages

July 3, 2002
All Work and No Play ...

June 26, 2002
New Guidelines for Asthma Treatment Contain Some Changes

June 18, 2002
Low-Fat Isn't Low-Calorie, Heart Doctors Warn

June 11, 2002
Protect Yourself Against Skin Cancer

June 4, 2002
Experts Frown on Botox Parties

May 28, 2002
Kicking the Habit Extends Life Even Late in Life

May 21, 2002

Obesity on the Rise in Every State in the US

May 14, 2002
Physician Urged to Be Wary of Prescribing New Medications

May 7, 2002
Weighing in on Herbal Weight Loss Products

April 23, 2002

Herbs With Estrogen Action May Raise Cancer Risk

April 16, 2002
Glaucoma Stealing Sight of Hispanics

April 10, 2002
Cut Your Calories and Reduce Your Risk of Enlarged Prostate

April 03, 2002
Medications in Question in a Heart-Stopping Emergency

March 26, 2002
Calcium - Good for Your Bones and Your Colon, Too

March 20, 2002
Stress Tests Shown to be Predictor of Mortality in Healthy Persons, Says New Study

March 13, 2002
Elderly May Not Benefit From Clot-Busting Medications After Heart Attack

March 05, 2002
Binge Drinking Begins Well Before College, Both in Boys and Girls


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