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Antibiotics May Have Been Wrongly Prescribed for Influenza, CDC FindsIn treating influenza patients, doctors have prescribed unnecessary antibiotics, while not prescribing antiviral medication for all patients who could benefit from it.
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Doc X-Rays His Broken Headphones to Fix ThemIn an attempt to fix his broken headphones, a radiologist turned to an unusual resource at his disposal.
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Don't Take Niacin for Heart Health, Docs WarnNiacin, or vitamin B3, is too dangerous and should not be used routinely by people looking to control their cholesterol levels or prevent heart disease, doctors say.
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Health of Gay & Straight People Compared in 1st of Its Kind SurveyA new national report takes a first look at health disparities among lesbian, gay, bisexual people compared with straight people.
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Stress Eaters Beware: You May Burn Fewer CaloriesNew research shows stress may make people burn calories more slowly, suggesting a high-fat comfort food may be the wrong way of coping with stressful events.
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Harsh Thoughts: Cynicism Linked to Stroke RiskPeople who are highly stressed, depressed or cynical may have an increased risk of stroke, a new study finds.
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What People Choose to Dream About: Sex and FlyingFor people who can control their dreams -- called lucid dreamers -- flying and having sex are the most popular activities they plan to do in their dreams, a survey finds.
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5 Visions That Showed Nikola Tesla Was Ahead of His TimeOver the course of his life, Nikola Tesla registered some 300 patents under his name, and traces of his inventions can be found in many modern-day devices, including in some unexpected places.
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Strawberry Cervix? Doc Reviews Food Words Used in MedicineMedical literature is replete with references to food items when describing various diseases. Such food imagery may be useful tool for teaching doctors...who must have strong stomachs.
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Bike Around the World, from Home: CycleOps VirtualTraining ReviewThe VirtualTraining software brings Google maps, satellite images and videos of the roads together, so that people can take a virtual ride, anywhere in the world.
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Hypersexuality in Women Linked to High Porn UseFor women, being "hypersexual" may mean high rates of masturbation and pornography use, rather than more passive behaviors such as fantasizing, as previous studies had suggested, new research finds.
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Experimental Asthma Drug Hits a New TargetAn experimental drug that could help people with asthma or allergies works in a new way, by blocking the production of an inflammatory protein, according to a new study.
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In Photos: The Amazing Arachnids of the WorldScientists have identified nearly 45,000 spider species, but estimate that there are as many yet to be discovered. Here are some of the most popular and most dangerous spiders.
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1 in 6 Returned Soldiers Use Opioid Painkillers, Study FindsAlmost half of the U.S. soldiers who have recently returned from deployment have chronic pain, and 15 percent use opioid painkillers, a new study finds.
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Could Supreme Court Ruling Increase Abortions?Today's Supreme Court decision undermines science and may have the effect of actually leading to more abortions, experts say.
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Snakebite Causes Huge Mass in Woman's Leg, 50 Years LaterMore than 50 years after being bitten by a poisonous snake, a woman developed a large mass in her lower leg, according to a new report of her case.
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Decorative Contact Lenses Get 'Horror Story' Warning from FDA -
Low-Dose Aspirin May Reduce Pancreatic Cancer RiskTaking small doses of aspirin daily may lower the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, a new study suggests. However, the risk of side effects may outweigh benefits for some people.
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Older Moms May Live LongerFor women, being able to have children naturally later in life may be a sign that they will live an unusually long time, according to new research.
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Engineered Probiotics Prevent Obesity in MiceResearchers genetically modified probiotic bacteria to produce a hunger-suppressing hormone in the gut.
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Incontinence Is Common Among Older Adults in the USIncontinence is a common problem among older adults in the U.S., according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
