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All topics »Today’s Headlines: Health Plans, Circumcision and Head Lice
Choice of Health Plans to Vary Sharply From State to State: “When a typical 40-year-old uninsured woman in Maine goes to the new state exchange to buy health insurance this…
Read more »Today’s Headlines: Fitness Trackers, Ovarian Cancer Drug and the Surgeon General
How Accurate Are Fitness Trackers? “Nate Meckes recognized that he needed to study the accuracy of activity monitors after wearing one. A shipment of the devices, known technically as accelerometers…
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Today’s Headlines: Plan B, Quiet Hospitals and CT Scans
Administration to Stop Fighting Availability of Over The Counter Plan B: “The Obama administration has decided to stop trying to block over-the-counter availability of the best-known morning-after contraceptive pill for…
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You Wanted to Know: Acne
Today I’m tackling a problem many of you probably thought you left behind in high school: pimples. While 80% of kids and teens complain about pimples, 40% of adults do…
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Report Reveals Healthiest, Fittest Cities
The American Fitness Index recently came out with their list of America’s healthiest, fittest cities, and the Twin Cities, Minneapolis-St. Paul, are the winners for the third year in a…
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Today’s Headlines: Gun Violence, Public Smoking and Tuberculosis
Experts Make Suggestions on Gun Violence: A panel of experts assembled by the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council at President Obama’s request after the school shooting in…
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Today’s Headlines: Sunscreen, Gingko Biloba, and Medical Bills
Daily Sunscreen Use Slows Aging of Skin: “Regular sunscreen use helps keep skin looking younger longer,” according to a study published online June 3 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. This…
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Today’s Headlines: In-Flight Medical Emergencies, New Flu-Fighting Techniques, and Painkillers
Study Reveals Frequency of In-Flight Medical Emergencies: “In-flight medical emergencies occur in about one in every 604 flights,” according to a study published online May 29 in the New England Journal of…
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Study: Ginkgo Biloba May Damage the Liver
Ginkgo biloba is a popular herbal supplement that some suggest can boost brain power and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. It is currently one of the top-selling herbs in the United States….
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Today’s Headlines: Leg Transplants for Boston Bombing Victims, Banned Sunscreen, and Stress
Boston Bombing Victims Considered for Leg Transplant: “Boston surgeons who have successfully transplanted donor faces and hands onto badly disfigured patients are now evaluating several amputees for leg transplants, a highly…
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