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Young Wait Longer for First Sexual Activity

Young men and women may be waiting longer before having their first sexual experiences than they did just a few years ago, a new CDC study indicates.

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The Palliative Caregiver

An overview of palliative care for the caregiver, including how to access palliative care, how to deal with the stresses of caregiving, and how to find help.

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‘Idealizing’ Your Spouse Makes an Ideal Marriage

According to a new study, people who idealized their partners when they got married — and saw primarily only their good qualities — were more likely to still be happy with their mate three years later.

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Exercise Good for Knees, Study Finds

Despite some previous research casting doubt on the value of physical activity for the knees, a new study says it’s beneficial for the knee joint health.

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Aggressive Diabetes Therapy May Raise Death Risk

New results from a large government-run trial confirm that very aggressive treatment to lower blood sugar is associated with an increased risk of death in people with type 2 at high risk for heart attack and stroke.

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Diabetes Risks Go Beyond Heart Attacks, Strokes

People with diabetes have triple the odds of dying of kidney disease and more than double the risk of dying of an infection (excluding pneumonia) or from liver cancer.

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Alcohol May Help Prevent Dementia

Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol may protect against dementia, according to a new study in the journal Age and Ageing.

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Breast Cancer Drug Eribulin Extends Survival

The new breast cancer drug eribulin (Halaven) extends survival two and a half months longer than other therapies for advanced breast cancer, researchers report.

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The FDA today announced steps to remove more than 500 prescription cold, cough, and allergy products from the market due to potential safety concerns.

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Health Care Reform and Preventive Care Costs: What Is Free?

WebMD talks about the costs covered for preventive care under health reform. What will insurance cover? Will visits be free? Find out here.

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