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Shortage of Key Drug Hampering U.S. Efforts to Control TB: Report
Many health departments have altered treatment practices; CDC officials working to solve the problem
Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds
Girls and obese children are likelier to take advantage of this knowledge
Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study
But simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report
Modified Polio Virus May Help Fight Brain Tumors, Study Suggests
Treatment is harmless to normal cells but attacks cancer cells; finding is preliminary, researchers say
Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment
Skin cancer drug had no effect on brain plaques in mice, three separate research teams report
Your Pooch Could Raise Your Home's Bacteria Count
Study found more germs and a wider variety of bacterial types in houses with dogs
Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk
Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds
American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress
One million cancer deaths avoided since 1990s, group says
Children Who Have CT Scans May Face Higher Cancer Risk
Those exposed before age 5 are most vulnerable, study finds
CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms
But questions remain about widespread screening
Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study
They are 36 percent more likely to struggle with weight later in life, researchers report
More Kids Getting Donor Organs, But Gaps Persist, Study Finds
Researchers looked at whether change in U.S. donor criteria made a difference
COPD May Be Over-Diagnosed Among Uninsured
Patients thought to have lung condition were re-evaluated in small study
Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say
Higher blood levels of a beneficial hormone seen in those who took the omega-3 supplements
Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report
An aging population could double expenditures, American Heart Association says
Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain
But it's unclear what the finding might mean for patients
Underactive Thyroid and Heart Failure a Bad Combination: Study
Hypothyroidism impact varies by race, with blacks at increased risk of death, findings suggest
Health Tip: Make Healthy Foods Taste Better
Suggestions to spruce up your meals
Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Better slumber improved daytime energy and behavior, but not memory, learning, researchers say
Long-Term Use of Antibiotic May Help Those With COPD
Taking azithromycin for a year cut down on re-hospitalizations for disease flare-ups, study found
Weather Worries Can Threaten a Child's Mental Health
Psychologist offers advice for coping with tragedies like the Oklahoma tornado
Genes May Boost Woman's Risk of Postpartum Depression
Test found specific changes to two genes predicted problem with 85 percent accuracy
Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients: Study
Emotional stress can harm cardiovascular health, experts say, so boosting mental resilience may be key
Bed-Sharing Raises SIDS Risk Fivefold, Study Finds
Number of cases would drop dramatically if parents did not sleep with their babies, researchers noted
Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC
High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity reported, but most people getting enough sleep
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