African-American women may reduce their risk of getting an aggressive breast cancer known as ER-negative by breastfeeding, new research suggests.
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Smoking may increase risk for bladder cancer even more than previously believed, and this risk is comparable among male and female smokers.
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Beyond braces, orthodontists use a variety of techniques to help patients straighten teeth and improve their bite. WebMD discusses what orthodontists do, how to choose one, and cost considerations.
Continue reading …A study published by The Lancet shows that if inactive people increased their physical activity by just 15 minutes per day, they could reduce their risk of death by 14% and increase their life expectancy by three years.
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Talk about a tongue-twister. British student Rhiannon Brooksbank-Jones always dreamed of being fluent in Korean, living in the country and studying the culture while in college. But some aspects of the complex language left her “tongue-tied” — literally. So the 19-year-old did what many of us would never even consider: She underwent a tongue operation
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A man who climbed an Oklahoma TV transmission tower spent a sixth day up there Tuesday while the spectacle at ground level expanded, a public response that a mental health expert decried as callous. (Aug. 16)
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Illinois is a state in severe financial distress-one program being slashed aids low-income seniors and disabled. Thousands will be left to financial and health ruin on September 1. Robert Ray has the story. (Aug. 16)
Continue reading …Ultra-thin electronics, which can be placed on the skin as easily as a temporary tattoo, could pave the way for patient monitoring systems that would avoid the need for bulky equipment.
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Researchers are testing a new tool that helps doctors figure out which overweight and obese patients are most in need of medical treatment and which are likely to remain healthy, even at very large sizes.
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Smoking menthol cigarettes may make it harder to quit the smoking habit for good, a study shows.
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