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Study: CT Screening Cuts Lung Cancer Deaths

Screening smokers and former smokers for lung cancer with low-dose CT imaging saves lives, a huge, decade-long study shows, but experts say it is too soon to recommend screening for everyone at risk.

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Understanding Breakthrough Pain and Flares

How do you manage breakthrough pain? What is a pain flare? Pain facts you should know.

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Chronic Pain: OTC or Prescription Medicine?

When you’re in pain, do you reach for over-the-counter medicine or call your doctor? Get the basics on pain relief medication.

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Managing Chronic Pain: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach

Can cognitive behavioral therapy help manage chronic pain? Find out if CBT is right for you.

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Nearly Half of U.S. Teens Smoke, Drink Alcohol, or Use Drugs

Nearly half of all American high school students smoke, drink alcohol, or use illicit drugs, according to a new study. And one in four who started using these substances before they turned 18 may become addicts.

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Your Sex Life After Baby: When You Can Get Back to Sex, How to Find the Energy

WebMD discusses how new parents can get their sex lives back on track.

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COPD Prevalence Stable, but Death Rate Declines in Men

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a significant killer, according to a CDC report released today.

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Diet, Metformin Cut Medical Cost for Prediabetes Patients

People with prediabetes can save thousands of dollars in medical costs by taking the diabetes drug metformin or making lifestyle changes, a new study shows.

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Pit Bulls: What’s Hype, What’s Not

WebMD talks to experts about pit bull safety and pit bull attacks.

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Study: Vitamin D May Cut Risk of Diabetes

Vitamin D may help prevent diabetes in people at high risk of developing the condition, researchers report.

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