About half of adult men have genital human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection that has been linked to certain cancers, according to a study funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
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Having a mother with Alzheimer’s disease may boost your risk of getting it more than having a father who suffers from the degenerative brain disorder, new research suggests.
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New research suggests that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages may raise blood pressure.
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Hospitalized patients diagnosed with coronary artery disease who had a positive outlook about their recovery were less likely to die over the next 15 years and had better physical functioning after one year, according to a new study.
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Fever may be beneficial when it comes to fighting infection, according to new advice from pediatricians.
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People suffering rare diseases — and their caretakers — are the savviest seekers of online health information and support, a Pew survey finds.
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February 28, 2011 No CommentWebMD helps you understand your rights with insurance and how to handle complaints or appeals if you feel you’ve been treated wrongly.
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President Barack Obama is offering to let states unhappy with his health care overhaul design their own plans as long as they fulfill the goals of his landmark law. (Feb. 28)
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President Barack Obama is offering to let states unhappy with his health care overhaul design their own plans as long as they fulfill the goals of his landmark law. (Feb. 28)
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A Wash. couple kept thinking someone would come help them as they sat trapped on a secluded, forest road near Mount St. Helens with only jelly beans to eat and snow for water. They were found –in good health– 4 days after the ordeal started. (Feb. 27)
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