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Prostate Cancer Drug Zytiga May Extend Life

The newly approved prostate cancer pill Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) may extend life by up to four months among men with spreading cancer who have already been treated with chemotherapy, a study shows.

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Stroke Rehab: Home Exercise as Good as Rehab Facility

When it comes to helping stroke patients walk again, low-tech, home-based approaches to rehabilitation may work just as well as specialized treadmill training in a rehab facility, a new study shows.

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Many Young Adults May Have High Blood Pressure

Close to 19% of young adults may have high blood pressure, and just half of them are aware of it despite this condition’s strong link to heart attack and stroke risk, according to a new study.

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Autism Brains Alike; Very Different from Normal Brains

Molecular analysis reveals the brains of people with autism to be “strikingly” different from normal brains. The same defective brain pattern occurs across the different types of autism.

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Kids May Get Pain From Playing Handheld Games

Young people who use gaming devices or mobile phones for extended periods of time may experience pain in their wrists and fingers, a study shows.

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Extreme Plastic Surgery: How Much Is Too Much

WebMD discusses the effects of multiple plastic surgery procedures and the physical and emotional impact on patients.

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Foods to Help You Feel Better

Nutrition experts say that the foods you eat can help you feel better – or feel worse.

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Craving Carbs: Is It Depression?

Many people crave carbohydrates when they feel low. How can you tell if it’s a sign of depression?

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USDA Revises Cooking Temperatures for Pork

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated guidelines for safely preparing pork, recommending that pork be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Brisk Walking May Help Keep Prostate Cancer in Check

Brisk walking may help men diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer reduce their risk of progression of the disease, according to a new study.

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