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Collaborative Care for Depression Has Heart Benefit

Collaborative care for depression — started in the hospital — improves the symptoms of heart disease as well as depression, a study shows.

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Boys Given Lab-Grown Urethras OK 6 Years Later

Five boys unable to urinate due to pelvic injury remain cured up to 6 years after getting new lab-grown urethras.

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Mediterranean Diet Lowers Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

The Mediteranean diet favored by Greeks and Italians is known to help prevent heart disease, and now new research extends these benefits to metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors including high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, high cholesterol levels, and insulin resistance that increase risk for diabetes and heart disease.

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Survey Reveals the Nation’s Happiest States

People in Hawaii apparently feel they have a lot to laugh and smile about. That state ranks highest in the country in a rating of emotional health, helping it achieve the top rating for overall well-being in the U.S., according to a new survey.

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New Genetic Links to Heart Disease Risk

Three studies have identified a large number of genes linked to the development of heart disease among Europeans, South Asians, and Chinese people.

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Higher HDL Cholesterol May Cut Colon Cancer Risk

Higher levels of HDL “good” cholesterol may protect against colon cancer, findings from a large European study suggest.

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WebMD explains how health reform will affect those with pre-existing conditions and how they can get insurance.

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How to Stay Awake After an All-Nighter: Coffee and Other Tips

WebMD discusses tips for staying awake and alert after staying up all night studying or working.

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Bipolar Disorder Often Untreated

Bipolar disorder affects 2.4% of adults worldwide, but less than half in middle and lower income countries report the use of mental health services for treatment, according to a new study.

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Atrial Fibrillation May Have Link to Dementia

An irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation may raise the risk of dementia among stroke survivors, according to a new study.

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