New Device May Show Doctors More of the Colon
Advanced colonoscope has wider range of view than traditional models, picks up more polyps, study finds |
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Swallowing Magnets Can Be Fatal for Children
Neodymium magnets are powerful enough to cause significant damage to digestive tract, researchers say |
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Extra Vitamin D May Ease Crohn's Symptoms, Study Finds
Improvements reported in muscle strength, fatigue and quality of life |
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Health Tip: Eating Vegetarian
Choose low-fat meat alternatives |
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Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging
Small study didn't find effect in former or never-smokers |
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Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices
Comparison of 18 offices finds wide range of success in tackling smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure |
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Health Tip: Don't Smoke for a Better Smile
Cigarette use stains teeth |
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Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds
By 50, arteries stiffen, increasing risk of death from heart disease, researchers say |
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College Women More Prone to Problem Drinking Than Men: Study
Alcohol affects them differently, so safe limits are lower for women |
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Is Menopause Overlooked in U.S. Medical Schools?
Many ob/gyn residents would like specialized training but don't get it, study finds |
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Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That
Experimental app shaves critical seconds off smartphone transmissions of EKG images, study says |
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Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid Controversy
Authors say it defines disorders more concisely; critics say it will lead to over-diagnosis and unnecessary treatments |
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Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain'
People with left-brain dominance tend to listen with right ear, and vice-versa, study finds |
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Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds
Likelihood of death, readmission remains high for more than 30 days after heart failure, heart attack |
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High-Frequency Noise Boosts Math Skills in Study
But the treatment isn't ready for prime time yet, expert says |
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Eyelash Extension Adhesives May Cause Bad Reactions
Infections and allergies from cosmetic procedure can damage eyes or cause swelling, loss of eyelashes |
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H1N1 Flu Virus Detected in Seals Off California Coast
Influenza viruses can move among species, researchers say |
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Infections From Tainted Spine Injections Continue to Baffle Investigators
Michigan hit hardest; experts can't rule out new, localized infections |
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Health Tip: Before You Lift Something Heavy
Get help if it's too big to lift by yourself |
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Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later
Study found even modest improvements seemed to lower disease risk |
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Many Public Pools Contaminated With Human Waste: CDC
Agency offers clear advice to help you avoid infections |
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1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has a Mental Health Disorder: CDC
ADHD is most common current diagnosis in children aged 3 to 17 |
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Adult Children of Substance Abusers More Prone to Depression
Risk rose steeply if a parent had been addicted to alcohol or drugs, study found |
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Anti-Gay Bullying Tied to Teen Depression, Suicide
Suicidal thoughts more likely for kids victimized over sexual orientation, research finds |
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New Drug May Help Immune System Fight Cancer
Early study found tumor reduction in several forms of the disease |