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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
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
Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study
They are 36 percent more likely to struggle with weight later in life, researchers 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
Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain
But it's unclear what the finding might mean for patients
Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk
Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds
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
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
COPD Patients May Do Fine With Shorter Course of Steroids
Coming off meds sooner means fewer harmful side effects, study author says
Racial Disparities Seen in U.S. Lung Cancer Treatment
Blacks less likely, Hispanics more likely than whites to undergo surgery as early treatment, study shows
Study Supports Using Low-Dose CT Scans to Spot Early Lung Cancer
But expert notes questions about frequency remain
Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds
Better slumber improved daytime energy and behavior, but not memory, learning, researchers say
Age, Other Illnesses May Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Unnecessary
For older patients with hypertension, heart failure, different problems will likely cause death, study finds
Bed-Sharing Raises SIDS Risk Fivefold, Study Finds
Number of cases would drop dramatically if parents did not sleep with their babies, researchers noted
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
Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC
High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity reported, but most people getting enough sleep
Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma
Problems included carelessness, difficulty staying awake, study finds
Student Suicide May Spur Similar Thoughts in Teens
'Suicide contagion' occurs even among those who didn't know victim, study found
Depression May Raise Low Blood Sugar Risk in Diabetics
Experts say biological changes or a lack of interest in self-care might be to blame
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