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Breast Health
Cancer Survival Status Found With Blood Marker

Breast Health

A link has been found between breast cancer survival and high levels of proteins in the blood, a study shows.
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Children's Health
Caffeine and Technology Reduce Sleep for Teens

Children's Health2

Just one in five teens is getting the recommended eight hours of sleep each night. The rest may be texting the night away.
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Diabetes Health
Obese, Diabetic Youth Show Heart Problems

Diabetes Health2

An examination of the neck arteries of today's obese or diabetic young people bodes ill for their future health.
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Heart Health
Study on Clot-Busting Drug for Stroke

Heart Health

A new analysis shows that a potent clot-dissolving medication can safely be used to treat strokes after symptoms begin.
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Men's Health
Risk of Heart Failure Lowered With Fish

Men's Health2

Eating salmon or other fatty fish just once a week helped reduce men's risk of heart failure, says a new study.
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Wellness
Good Feeling Lasts After Exercise

Mind and Body2

Feel-good afterglow from a workout may last far beyond the hour or so that has been previously assumed, says research.
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Women's Health
Lower Weight Urged for Women Planning Pregnancy

Women's Health2

Obese moms-to-be should limit their weight gain to between 11 and 20 pounds during pregnancy to safeguard their health.
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Last Updated: August 7, 2009