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Scary Faces Terrify Woman with Unusual ConditionA 67-year-old woman came to the hospital terrified of the visions of odd-looking faces that appeared hovering before her.
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Loneliness Linked with Dementia RiskFeeling lonely -- whether or not a person is actually alone -- is linked with an increased risk of developing dementia, a new study says.
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Fertility Drop-Off Surprises Women Over 40Almost half of women over age 40 who became prenant through IVF were surprised to discover they needed fertility treatments, a new study finds..
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Surprising Cause Found for Woman's Wonky PupilsWhen a woman in her 30s went to the ER with one pupil dilated to twice the size of the other, doctors found a surprising reason for her condition.
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Stop Touching Yourself, Flu Researchers SayTo avoid getting sick during flu season, avoiding touching your nose and mouth is just as important as washing your hands.
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'Bouncy House' Injuries on the RiseInjuries related to inflatable bouncers, a type of outdoor play area for children, have risen rapidly in recent years, a new study finds.
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Resveratrol Supplements May Offer Little Benefit for Healthy PeopleThe red wine compound resveratrol may not act as the metabolism booster that preliminary research has suggested, a small new study finds.
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How Energy Drinks May Affect Kids' HeartsEnergy drinks should not be consumed by children, experts say.
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Relationship with Dad Affects Teens' Sexual BehaviorFathers' relationships with their teens have a sizeable influence on their teens' sexual behaviors, separate from the influence of moms, a new review suggests.
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Regular Aspirin Use May Reduce Ovarian Cancer RiskPrevention strategies for ovarian cancer, a particularly deadly disease, are sorely needed, experts say.
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Pelvic Exams While Under Anesthesia Sparks DebateWomen having surgery may consent to allow medical student involvement in their care. But do they know the student may perform a pelvic exam while they are unconscious?
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Why Doctors Should Trust Their Gut in Diagnosing KidsDoctors should heed their "gut feelings" that something is seriously wrong when they evaluate sick children, because such feelings can help identify rare, serious infections, a new study says.
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Women with Severe Endometriosis May Be More Attractive
Women with the most severe form of endometriosis may be more attractive than the average gal, a new study from Italy suggests.
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Why Americans' Prescriptions Are Going Unfilled
A new survey finds that an increasing number of people cannot afford their prescription medications.
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Big-Soda Ban Clears in NYC: Will the City Be Healthier?The sale of sodas larger than 16-ounces will now be restricted in New York City. But will it help?
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New Gene Treatment Offers Hope for 'Bubble Boy Disease'A gene therapy treatment could help treat people with severe immune system deficiencies, once called "bubble boy" disease.
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Overweight Teens Don't Necessarily Consume More CaloriesTeens who are overweight or obese actually eat fewer calories than their healthy-weight peers, a new study finds.
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Stress During Pregnancy Linked with Preterm BirthsWomen who experience a lot of stress during pregnancy have babies that are more likely to be born pre-term, or with low birth weight, a new study says.
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Can Hurricanes Make Pregnant Women Go into Labor?Anecdotes and some scientific studies have suggested that women are more likely to go into labor when the air pressure drops. Obstetricians weigh in.
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Psychology Explains Why Guys Don't Eat VegetablesMen are less likely than women to eat enough fruits and veggies every day, and now researchers say they know part of the reason why.
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'Brain-Eating Amoeba' Infections Prompt Warning About Neti PotsPeople should use only water that has been boiled, filtered or distilled in neti pots, CDC researchers say.
