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Some Painkillers May Be Risky After Heart Attack

A new study shows heart attack survivors who were prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were 45% more likely to die or have another heart attack within one week of treatment.

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Experts Propose Age-Based Hepatitis C Testing

Screening all people born between 1946 and 1970 for the hepatitis C virus would greatly reduce the number of people with advanced liver disease linked with the virus, according to new research.

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Four in 10 Over Age 85 Have Cognitive Impairment

More than 4 in 10 women over age 85 have some type of cognitive impairment, according to a new study.

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Many Strokes Occur in Sleep, Preventing Treatment

A large number of people who suffer strokes have them while they are asleep, which may prevent them from getting clot-busting treatment in the critical first few hours after the event, a new study says.

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Infertility: Why It Happens and What You Can Do

Struggling to conceive? Get the scoop on possible causes and treatment options.

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Recipe Rx: 3 Ways to Cook Pork

Festive and flavorful, nutrient-rich tenderloin is as lean as chicken breast. Try it in our three delicious, innovative recipes.

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The Makeup of Makeup: Decoding Eye Shadow

WebMD’s basic guide to the history of, ingredients in, and proper application of eye shadow.

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Ask the Expert: I Have RA and My Husband Won’t Help

Our rheumatology expert explains how chronic disease can affect family relations and how one reader can get the help she needs.

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New Clues on Caffeine’s Health Benefits

A new study supports the health benefits of coffee by showing how the antioxidants in caffeine fight damage-causing free radicals.

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Study: Many With ADHD Can’t Control Emotions

More than half of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also have trouble regulating their emotions, and that difficulty may be passed through families, a new study shows.

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