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Tonsil Removal May Lead to Weight Gain

Children who have their tonsils surgically removed may experience greater than expected weight gain, a new analysis suggests.

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Will Cancer Spread? New Test May Tell

Scientists are working on a test that appears to predict whether or not a cancer will spread to other parts of the body.

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FDA Won’t Approve Weight Loss Drug Contrave

The FDA has for now decided not to approve the weight loss drug Contrave.

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Learn the Symptoms of a Female Heart Attack

The warning signs of a female heart attack are different than men’s.

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine on the Rise

An increasing number of Americans are turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), including those who have trouble meeting the cost of conventional care, a study shows.

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Updated Vaccine Schedule for Children, Teens

An updated vaccine schedule for children and teens is just out from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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Skip the MRI for Low Back Pain?

Immediate imaging with X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs for patients with acute low back pain is not recommended for all patients, according to new guidelines by the American College of Physicians.

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Study: African-Americans Live Longer After Stroke

New research finds that African-Americans are more likely to survive after being hospitalized for stroke than whites, but the findings do not mean African-Americans get better care.

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Head Injury Risks Linger

Head injuries may raise the risk of death for years after the initial injury, according to a new study.

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Artificial Pancreas Could Help Pregnant Diabetic Women

For the first time, research has successfully demonstrated the potential benefits of an artificial pancreas in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes.

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