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For Some Couples, Binge Drinking Is Routine

12/30/2011 12:00 PM EST

Study found heavy drinking by one partner predicted it in the other

Health Highlights: Dec. 30, 2011

12/30/2011 12:00 PM EST

Durezol vs. Durasal: FDA Warns of Drug Name Mix-Up Los Angeles Voters to Decide on Condoms in Sex Films Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Bears for Possi

U.S. Blacks More Likely to Die of Colon Cancer Than Whites: Study

12/30/2011 12:00 PM EST

This gap in survival is widest among those diagnosed with advanced disease, research shows

PTSD, Respiratory Problems May Be Linked in 9/11 Responders

12/30/2011 12:00 PM EST

Study found connection was stronger in nontraditional responders than police

MP3 Players May Be Major Source of Hearing Loss

12/30/2011 12:00 PM EST

Study of New York City commuters found 90 percent to be at risk of ear damage

Health Tip: Dealing With Alzheimer's

12/30/2011 12:00 PM EST

Suggestions to help protect physical health

Health Tip: What is a Night Terror?

12/30/2011 12:00 PM EST

And what causes it?

Obesity, Diabetes Pose 1-2 Threat to Young Americans

12/30/2011 12:00 PM EST

The result: They could be first generation to not live as long as their parents

A Life-Saving Lesson That Took Decades to Learn

12/30/2011 12:00 PM EST

Maryland woman has her type 2 diabetes under control at 38, and her future is brighter

Tips to Keep Winter Sports Injury-Free

12/30/2011 12:00 PM EST

Slipping and sliding on skis and skates is fun, but can be hazardous, experts say

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Health Tip: Exercising With Arthritis

12/29/2011 12:00 PM EST

What experts recommend

Health Tip: Eat Right During Pregnancy

12/29/2011 12:00 PM EST

Here are some diet essentials

'Silent Strokes' Linked to Memory Loss in Elderly: Study

12/29/2011 12:00 PM EST

More memory woes noted in seniors who had experienced these events, researchers say.

Health Highlights: Dec. 29, 2011

12/29/2011 12:00 PM EST

Los Angeles Voters to Decide on Condoms in Sex Films Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Bears for Possible Choking Hazard Third Baby Sickened With Bacteri

Even Today, the Stigma of Mental Illness Won't Fade

12/29/2011 12:00 PM EST

And that can cause people to feel isolated, afraid -- and even forgo treatments

Virginia Man Won't Let His Mental Illness Define Him

12/29/2011 12:00 PM EST

He overcomes decades-long struggle with paranoid schizophrenia, and is now helping others

Is American Medicine Too Test Happy?

12/29/2011 12:00 PM EST

Overuse of diagnostic exams can harm patient health, inflate medical costs, some experts warn

Health Care Reform Battle Tops Health News for 2011

12/29/2011 12:00 PM EST

Debates over cellphone safety, cigarette-pack images also grabbed headlines

Parents Speak Out on Catastrophic Youth Sports Injuries

12/29/2011 12:00 PM EST

Certified athletic trainers should be present on sidelines, they say

Gene Mutation May Be Key to Familial Pancreatic Cancer

12/29/2011 12:00 PM EST

Research may lead to a screening option for those who might be at hereditary risk

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Date: Dec, Wed 28 2011 14:06 -0500 (EST)
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Columbus Voyage Tied to Syphilis Spread?

12/28/2011 12:00 PM EST

Skeletal evidence indicates the disease was nonexistent in Europe before his historic sail, study says

Some 'Gluten-Free' Beers Really Aren't: Study

12/28/2011 12:00 PM EST

Other 'low-gluten' beers contain high amounts of the celiac disease irritant

Adversity, Trauma May Boost Mental Toughness

12/27/2011 12:00 PM EST

Living through difficulty -- up to a point -- can build resiliency, study shows

Eating Out Doesn't Have to Mean Excess Calories

12/27/2011 12:00 PM EST

Choose grilled over fried foods, and hold the cheese, mayo and creamy salad dressings

Health Tip: Burned Out at Work?

12/28/2011 12:00 PM EST

Check these possible warning signs

Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt During Pregnancy

12/28/2011 12:00 PM EST

And watch where you sit

Health Highlights: Dec. 28, 2011

12/28/2011 12:00 PM EST

Clot After Long Flight May Have Killed Rapper Heavy D No Link Between HPV Vaccine, Promiscuity for Girls: Study 2nd Study Linking Retrovirus to Chronic Fati

In the Age of Email, the Good, Old Letter Still Holds Sway

12/28/2011 12:00 PM EST

Soldiers found lasting comfort, solace -- and a shield against post-traumatic stress disorder -- in handwritten notes

States Crack Down on Drunk Drivers This Holiday Season

12/28/2011 12:00 PM EST

New Year's Day is among the five deadliest days on U.S. roads, sobering research shows

Eating Disorders Can Last Well Beyond Teen Years

12/28/2011 12:00 PM EST

Experts are finding that adult stresses often trigger lingering problems

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Date: Dec, Tue 27 2011 14:05 -0500 (EST)
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Poor People May Be Quicker to Be Kind

12/27/2011 12:00 PM EST

Study suggests the more affluent face fewer obstacles, slower to recognize suffering of others

Health Tip: Discuss Weight With Your Child

12/27/2011 12:00 PM EST

Teach good habits and a healthy approach

Health Tip: Choose Your Day to Quit Smoking

12/27/2011 12:00 PM EST

Suggestions to help you stop

The New Face of Pet Therapy

12/27/2011 12:00 PM EST

The practice, once limited to nursing homes, is aiding people, young and old, with a range of ills

Get a Head Start on 2012 Fitness Resolutions

12/27/2011 12:00 PM EST

Tips for staying healthy through holiday travel, temptations

Health Highlights: Dec. 27, 2011

12/27/2011 12:00 PM EST

No Link Between HPV Vaccine, Promiscuity for Girls: Study 2nd Study Linking Retrovirus to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is Retracted /div

The Mainstreaming of Vegan Diets

12/27/2011 12:00 PM EST

Once the purview of a small group of devotees, more people -- including nutritionists -- are embracing plant-based eating plans

More Schooling Might Raise IQ

12/26/2011 12:00 PM EST

Intelligence quotient isn't fixed at birth, and can increase with education, study suggests

Tips to Protect Skin From Cold Winter Weather

12/26/2011 12:00 PM EST

Summer isn't the only time to think about skin protection

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Date: Dec, Mon 26 2011 14:04 -0500 (EST)
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Health Tip: Learning to Eat With Dentures

12/26/2011 12:00 PM EST

Suggestions for making the adjustment

Health Tip: When Children Break the Rules

12/26/2011 12:00 PM EST

Suggestions to encourage better behavior

Study Shows How Busy Reindeer Keep Their Cool

12/24/2011 12:00 PM EST

Research involved monitoring the animals' brains while they trotted on treadmills

Parents May Hold Key to Healthy Weight in Hispanic Kids

12/23/2011 12:00 PM EST

Lower-fat family meals can help reduce high obesity rate in this population, study suggests

Hay Fever Symptoms Worse in Spring Than Summer: Study

12/23/2011 12:00 PM EST

Later exposure may spur less reaction or sufferers might just get used to symptoms, researchers say

Many VA Patients Would Share Personal Health Records, Study Finds

12/23/2011 12:00 PM EST

Nearly 80% surveyed said they would allow spouse, others access to information

How to Make Your Quit-Smoking Resolution Stick

12/26/2011 12:00 PM EST

Tips from the American Lung Association may help

Mother-Toddler Bond May Influence Teen Obesity

12/26/2011 12:00 PM EST

Prevention strategies should go beyond eating, exercise, study suggests

A Visit Can Bring Holiday Cheer to Hospitalized Patients

12/25/2011 12:00 PM EST

Time with family, friends is the best gift, expert says

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Breast Cancer Patients Face More Imaging Tests Today

12/23/2011 12:00 PM EST

Study finds multiple visits common in pre-op period, urges better coordination

Holiday Travel Tips for People With Diabetes

12/23/2011 12:00 PM EST

Expert advice on managing airport hassles, time-zone changes and insulin needs

Toddlers Don't Seem to Listen to Own Voices to Correct Speech

12/23/2011 12:00 PM EST

But study finds 4-year-olds, adults do adjust their pronunciation that way

How to Survive the Holiday Eating Season

12/22/2011 12:00 PM EST

A little thought and planning now may keep you from having to diet later

Health Tip: Prevent Falls During Holiday Decorating

12/23/2011 12:00 PM EST

Suggestions to reduce your risk

Health Tip: Use Medications Safely

12/23/2011 12:00 PM EST

Dos and don't for giving medicine to children

Fears of Divorce May Be Keeping Many Young Couples From Marriage: Study

12/23/2011 12:00 PM EST

Two-thirds of cohabitating couples said they worried about fallout from a legal split

Scientists Ponder Santa's High-Tech Secrets

12/23/2011 12:00 PM EST

He seems to possess scientific savvy -- quantum theory, anyone? -- that lets him circle the globe in one night

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Date: Dec, Thu 22 2011 14:03 -0500 (EST)
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Health Tip: Improving Your Cholesterol

12/22/2011 12:00 PM EST

Here are some suggestions

Health Tip: Diabetes Can Raise the Risk of Skin Infections

12/22/2011 12:00 PM EST

These bacterial infections are common

Frankincense Production May Be Doomed

12/22/2011 12:00 PM EST

Fires, grazing, insects threaten future of the fragrant resin linked to Christmas, scientists warn

Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommended for Adults With Diabetes

12/22/2011 12:00 PM EST

Shared blood glucose monitors, finger-stick devices pose infection risk, experts warn

As Gastric Banding Increases, So May Complications

12/22/2011 12:00 PM EST

Puzzling respiratory symptoms require investigation, researchers say

Chorus Gives Voice to Those With Alzheimer's

12/22/2011 12:00 PM EST

In New York City, people with dementia and their caregivers come together in song

Does Your Teen Constantly Challenge You?

12/22/2011 12:00 PM EST

The good news is teens' assertiveness may help them resist peer pressure, study finds

Most Weight Regained by Older Women Is Fat, Study Finds

12/22/2011 12:00 PM EST

Muscle-fat balance changes with yo-yo dieting, experts say

Health Highlights: Dec. 22, 2011

12/22/2011 12:00 PM EST

Wal-Mart Pulls Infant Formula From Stores After Newborn's Death Faulty French-Made Breast Implants Not Sold in U.S. Motrin Coated Caplets Recalled

Scientists Probe the Origins of Dyslexia

12/21/2011 12:00 PM EST

Differences in how people process sounds might be one cause of this learning disability, study suggests

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'27 Club' Debunked: Musicians Aren't Prone to Die at That Age

12/21/2011 12:00 PM EST

But, they do face a higher risk of premature death, researchers report

Timing of Aquatic Therapy After Joint Replacement Matters

12/21/2011 12:00 PM EST

Starting within days of the operation seems beneficial for those with new knees, but not hips

40 Years On, the Triumphs and Challenges of America's 'War on Cancer'

12/21/2011 12:00 PM EST

In many cases, what was a death sentence is now a manageable condition, although roadblocks remain

Health Highlights: Dec. 21, 2011

12/21/2011 12:00 PM EST

HIV Vaccine Receives FDA Approval for Human Safety Tests French Officials Consider Recommending Breast Implant Removal U.S. Government Asks Scientists to Wi

Holiday Blues May Signal Depression

12/21/2011 12:00 PM EST

Excessive sleeping and withdrawing from loved ones could mean a more serious problem, experts say

Did Beethoven's Hearing Loss Shape His Compositions?

12/21/2011 12:00 PM EST

Dutch researchers speculate that he favored notes he could hear better as he became more deaf

Health Tip: Manage Stress

12/21/2011 12:00 PM EST

Too much can harm your heart

Health Tip: Diabetics, Pack Smart for Holiday Travel

12/21/2011 12:00 PM EST

Don't leave home unprepared

Jump in Resting Heart Rate Might Signal Higher Death Risk

12/20/2011 12:00 PM EST

Mortality went up for people with increases in heart rate over 10 years, study finds

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Health Highlights: Dec. 20, 2011

12/20/2011 12:00 PM EST

New Safety Warning for Multaq Heart Drug Lipitor Sales Plummet After Generics Hit Market Chickenpox Stymied by Sunlight: Study Organic Celery Seed

Mindfulness Training May Help Arthritis Patients Cope

12/20/2011 12:00 PM EST

Small study found those who used it were less tired, stressed

Drug Overdoses Kill More Americans Than Car Accidents: CDC

12/20/2011 12:00 PM EST

Almost half of drug poisonings are now from abuse of prescription painkillers, researchers note

Uterine Fibroids Cost Billions in U.S. Health Care, Lost Work: Report

12/20/2011 12:00 PM EST

Common women's condition takes up to $35 billion toll each year

Hormone Might Ease Menopause, Boost Women's Sex Life: Study

12/20/2011 12:00 PM EST

But trial of DHEA's effects was small and much more research is needed, expert says

Health Tip: Help Prevent Exercise Injury

12/20/2011 12:00 PM EST

Don't forget to warm up and cool down

Health Tip: Risk Factors for Varicose Veins

12/20/2011 12:00 PM EST

Why you may be more likely to get them

Making Sense of Cancer Screening Updates

12/20/2011 12:00 PM EST

It's important to discuss testing schedule with your doctor

Youth Exposure to Unwanted Internet Sexual Encounters Drops

12/20/2011 12:00 PM EST

But study found slight increase in online harassment

Study Suggests Most Would Sacrifice One Life to Save Many

12/19/2011 12:00 PM EST

When faced with a life or death moral dilemma, few people fail to choose 'the greater good'

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Health Tip: Skip the Cold Medicine Before Age 4

12/19/2011 12:00 PM EST

Here's what you can offer instead

Health Tip: Are You at Risk for Macular Degeneration?

12/19/2011 12:00 PM EST

Common risk factors for the eye condition

Obesity Linked to Lower Paychecks

12/19/2011 12:00 PM EST

Annual earnings are usually less, especially for women, study says

Knee Pain Plagues Many Women Over 50

12/19/2011 12:00 PM EST

Overweight, previous injury, arthritis predicted persistent discomfort, researchers found

Nearly 1 in 3 Young U.S. Adults Have Arrest Records: Study

12/19/2011 12:00 PM EST

At 18, the estimate is 25 percent; pediatricians can help keep kids out of trouble, researchers say

Health Highlights: Dec. 19, 2011

12/19/2011 12:00 PM EST

Tyson Fresh Meats Recalls Ground Beef States Allowed to Determine Essential Health Insurance Benefits Two People Die After Using Tap Water in Neti Pot

Discerning Gift-Givers Look for Toys That Offer More Than Fun

12/19/2011 12:00 PM EST

Some of the best choices spur imagination and exercise, experts say

Choosing a Toy? Think 'Kid-Powered'

12/19/2011 12:00 PM EST

These are gifts that offer open-ended chances for children to explore, imagine and play

Christmas Trees and Trappings Can Fan Fire Risk

12/18/2011 12:00 PM EST

Expert offers tips to avoid getting burned this holiday season

Extra Help Enhances Holidays for Older Relatives

12/18/2011 12:00 PM EST

Some thoughtful preparation can let everyone participate and celebrate

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Health Tip: Keep Diabetes in Check During the Holidays

12/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Prepare for the festivities

Health Highlights: Dec. 16, 2011

12/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Recalled Defibrillator Leads Could Injure or Kill Patients: Report Drug Shortages Caused by Production Problems: GAO Asthma, Bronchitis Among Top Kids' Medi

Dengue Fever Cases Subside in Florida, But Threat Remains

12/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Report finds no outbreak in Key West this year, but many residents may still be infected

Asthma Drugs in Pregnancy Might Pose Risk for Kids

12/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Mothers' use of steroid inhalers could lead to some disorders in children, large study suggests

Blood Pressure Readings Differ When Guidelines Followed

12/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Study compared routine measurements to method recommended by experts

Men Often Misread Women's Sexual Cues: Study

12/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

But ignorance might work in favor of males who overestimate their attractiveness

Life After Cigarettes Is Happier: Study

12/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Three years later, quitters report less stress, better mood compared to smokers

Health Tip: Participating in Winter Sports

12/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Suggestions for how to stay safe

Study Looks at Stroke Risks in Teen Football Players

12/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Possible factors include obesity and anabolic-steroid use, researchers say

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Toy Safety Tips Help Protect Kids

12/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

Experts offer precautions for parents and gift-givers alike

Health Tip: Dealing With Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy

12/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

Suggestions to help end discomfort

Snow Shoveling Really Does Raise Heart Attack Risk: Study

12/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

Seven percent of heart patients at Canadian hospital said symptoms started while clearing snow

Health Highlights: Dec. 15, 2011

12/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

Asthma, Bronchitis Among Top Kids' Medical Conditions: Report New Bill Would Boost Monitoring of Medical Implants U.S. Must Protect Research Participants: P

Health Tip: Are You Actually Hungry?

12/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

Or eating for another reason

HPV Test Spots Cervical Cancer Earlier Than Pap Smear: Study

12/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

Viral screen better at catching precancerous lesions in women over 30, Dutch researchers found

Experts Urge Limits on Medical Research on Chimpanzees

12/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

U.S. government-mandated report says the animals need only be used in select instances

Low Iron Levels May Increase Blood Clot Risk

12/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

Researchers say next step is determining if treating iron deficiency wards off dangerous clots

Smoking Linked to Skin Cancer in Women

12/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

Non-melanoma malignancies twice as likely after 20 years of tobacco use, study finds

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Med Students Need Hand Holding on Hand Washing

12/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Too many don't know when they're supposed to wash up, study finds

Walking While Drunk Can Lead to Deadly Accidents: Expert

12/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Many pedestrians struck and killed by cars have been drinking

Injuries Linked to Holiday Decorating on the Rise

12/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Fires from candles, frayed electric light wires can prove deadly, experts warn

Health Highlights: Dec. 14, 2011

12/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

More Young U.S. Adults Have Health Insurance: Obama Administration Medicare Won't Pay Prescription Drug Bills Believed to be Fraudulent FDA Issues Warning L

Health Tip: At Risk for Hip Fracture?

12/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Factors that make it more likely

Health Tip: Protect Teeth From Decay

12/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Suggestions for newborns and young children

Could Statins Help Those Hospitalized With Flu?

12/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Preliminary study suggests they might boost survival rates

Drunk Driving-Related Deaths Surge During the Holidays

12/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Alcohol affects coordination and judgment long before people appear to be intoxicated, experts say

U.S. Safety Board Urges Nationwide Ban on Drivers' Use of Cellphones

12/13/2011 12:00 PM EST

Recent texting-linked tragedy in Missouri points to the need for national approach, board says

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