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Shingles Vaccine for Adults: Side Effects, When to Get the Shot, and More

WebMD talks about who needs a shingles vaccine, when to get it, side effects, and explains more about the vaccine.

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Osteoporosis Tips: Diet and Exercise for Stronger, Healthier Bones

Building strong bones now may protect you from osteoporosis later. How diet and exercise can help strengthen your bones.

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Breast Pumps for Nursing Moms

Breast pumps can be intimidating, but they don’t need to be. A guide to choosing an electric or manual pump, tips for getting the most out of your pump, and the basics on handling and storing pumped breast milk.

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Beta-Amyloid May Identify Alzheimer’s Disease

Two new studies suggest the protein fragment beta-amyloid may be a useful biomarker to identify people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

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5-a-Day ‘Not Enough’ Fruits and Vegetables

We’re all urged to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, but new research finds eight servings may be needed to cut the risk of dying from heart disease.

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House Begins Debate on Health Care Repeal

The House has begun formal debate on the GOP bill to repeal the health care law. Meanwhile, President Obama says he’ll work with Democrats and Republicans to improve the new law, but says lawmakers shouldn’t “go backward.” (Jan. 18)

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Genes May Link Friends, not Just Family

Genes may link both your family and your friends, according to a new study.

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Study Identifies Risks for Video Game Addiction

Do your kids prefer to play their favorite video games over and above all other activities? If so, your child may be at risk for becoming a video game addict or pathological gamer, a study suggests.

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Antidepressant May Help Ease Hot Flashes

Low doses of the antidepressant Lexapro (escitalopram) cooled off hot flashes better than placebo in about 200 menopausal women, according to a new study.

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An Accurate Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia Can Be a Difficult Process

Is it fibromyalgia or something else? If you’re in pain, getting a correct diagnosis can be a frustrating process.

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