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3 Myths About Parkinson's DiseaseMaryum Ali, the daughter of boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who has Parkinson's disease, explains the myths surrounding the condition.
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Pets May Curb Heart Disease Risk, Doctors SayPeople who own pets, especially dogs, may have a lower risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association.
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Which US States Meet Exercise Guidelines?The U.S. state with the highest percentage of people meeting exercise guidelines is Colorado, according to a new report.
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Why Baby's Hungry Cry Tugs at Women (But Not Men)A study of brain scans suggests that women are hard-wired to respond to crying babies in ways that men aren't,
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Guys Who Are Too Caring May Hurt Sex Partners with Uncommon ConditionAvoiding sex may reinforces a woman's anxiety about the pain from an uncommon condition.
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Brain's Differing Response to Sugars May Explain ObesityWhile fruits and sweet beverages generally contain both sugars, sweetened beverages generally contain a higher ratio of fructose to glucose than other foods.
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Parents Rank 'Judgment' as a Big Problem in Raising a Child with AutismWhat's the best way for adults who know the family of a child with autism to offer support to parents?
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Food-Borne Illnesses Drop, But Food Safety Still CrucialThe overall rate of food-borne illness in the U.S. has dropped, researchers say, but some infections are still on the rise.
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Boy Gets Rare Tick Infection from Blood TransfusionResearchers at the CDC report the first case of an ehrlichiosis infection spreading via a blood transfusion.
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Raw Milk Sickened Scores Despite InspectionsA dairy linked with a disease outbreak had minimal deficiencies, and even tested its milk more than required.
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Common Pain Drugs Linked with Lower Skin Cancer RiskPeople who took NSAIDs had a lower risk of skin cancer, a new study says.
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Obese Men at Greater Risk for InfertilityMen who are overweight weight or obese are more likely to have a low sperm count, or no viable sperm, than men of normal weight, a new study says.
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5 Things Women Should Know About Ovarian CancerHere are five things every woman should know about ovarian cancer.
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9% of Older Adults Have Osteoporosis, CDC SaysPeople with osteoporosis have a higher risk for fractures.
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Type of Infant Formula Affects Weight Gain and Later Healthfood-drink
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Nail Salon Lamps Don't Raise Skin Cancer RiskThe UV lamps commonly used at nail salons won't increase your risk of skin cancer, a new study says.
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Hidden Secondhand Smoke Risk RevealedPeople living in apartment buildings may breathe in tobacco smoke even if they don't know it, a new study suggests.
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Cell Research Shows Promise in Hard-To-Treat Breast Cancer
The study shows there is something amiss in what appears to be normal breast tissue in women with a certain mutation.
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Parents' Anxiety May Spur Unneeded Scans in KidsKids with 'minor' head bumps are more likely to undergo CT scans because of parents, a new study finds.
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Fallopian Tube Removal May Lower Risk of Deadly Ovarian CancerRecent research suggests a woman's fallopian tubes are the true source of some of the deadliest ovarian cancers, and removing them could lower her risk of developing the disease.
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Celebrity Endorsements May Spur Kids' Unhealthy EatingJust seeing the star on TV makes kids eat more of the endorsed product.
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Not Just Skin Deep: Teens with Severe Acne More Likely to Have Suicidal Thoughts
Teens with severe acne have double the risk of having mental health problems of other teens.
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Pediatricians' Group Supports Gay Marriage, Adoption RightsChildren are better off when parents who want to marry are allowed to do so, regardless of their sexual orientation, a leading group of pediatricians said today.
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Pregnant Women Who Binge Drink Imbibe As Much As Nonpregnant WomenBoth pregnant and nonpregnant women who said they binge drink reported doing so about three times a month, on average, and having about six drinks per occasion.
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