The proportion of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has risen from 6.9% to 9% in the past decade, a CDC study shows.
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A new report from the CDC suggests that not enough health care workers are being vaccinated against the flu.
Continue reading …A CDC survey shows there are four keys to a long life: not smoking, exercise, a healthy diet, and moderate alcohol drinking.
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Brain-eating amoebas have killed three young Americans this summer. What is this scary bug? How does it get to the brain? Where is it, and how can you avoid it? WebMD answers these and other questions.
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Many doctors still recommend yearly Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer even though the guidelines suggest that some women can wait three years between negative tests, a survey shows.
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An imaging test that identifies calcium in the coronary arteries of the heart is a more accurate indicator of heart attack risk in seemingly healthy people than a widely used test that measures inflammation, a new study shows.
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If you argue a lot now with your spouse, chances are you’ll still be arguing the same amount next year, and the next, and the next, new research shows.
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Moderate alcohol consumption may help stave off memory problems and/or Alzheimer’s disease, a study shows.
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German researchers say that highly trained dogs are able to reliably sniff out lung cancer in human breath.
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Researchers say they’ve discovered a marker that could one day help doctors spot women who may be at high risk for ovarian cancer.
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