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Scoliosis Screenings Can Help Catch Spine Problem Early

Latest Medical News - October 17, 2017 - 3:00pm

Treatments vary, depending on severity of the condition



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Health Screening, Scoliosis
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Diabetes Pill Might Replace Injection to Control Blood Sugar

Latest Medical News - October 17, 2017 - 11:00am

Global study shows blood glucose levels dropped significantly, and low rates of low blood sugar



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Diabetes Medicines
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Who's Most At Risk of Head Injury in Youth Football?

Latest Medical News - October 17, 2017 - 11:00am

Those involved in running, passing more vulnerable, study finds



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Sports Injuries, Sports Safety
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Could 'AI' Become a Partner in Breast Cancer Care?

Latest Medical News - October 17, 2017 - 8:00am

Artificial intelligence technology predicted 97 percent of malignancies in study



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer
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1 in 9 American Men Infected with Oral HPV

Latest Medical News - October 16, 2017 - 4:00pm

Vaccine provides protection, but number of boys getting shots remains low, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: HPV, Men's Health
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Breast Cancer More Lethal for Blacks Than Whites

Latest Medical News - October 16, 2017 - 3:00pm

Higher death rate is largely due to insurance issues, but tumor types sometimes play a role, study finds



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: African American Health, Breast Cancer, Health Disparities
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With Skin Cancer Surgery, Insurance Matters

Latest Medical News - October 16, 2017 - 1:00pm

Wait could be more than 6 weeks longer than those with private insurance, study says



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Health Insurance, Melanoma
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Homicides Devastate Black Communities, but Prevention Gets Little Funding

Latest Medical News - October 16, 2017 - 11:00am

Discrepancy hurts black Americans more than whites, researchers say

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: African American Health, Health Disparities
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Study Looks At Health of Hispanic-American Families

Latest Medical News - October 16, 2017 - 11:00am

Discord more likely in second-generation families than recent immigrants, study finds



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Health Disparities, Hispanic American Health
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A-Fib Hits Men Earlier Than Women

Latest Medical News - October 16, 2017 - 8:00am

Excess weight also ups risk for the heart rhythm disorder, study says



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Men's Health
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Nearly a Third of College Kids Think ADHD Meds Boost Grades

Latest Medical News - October 16, 2017 - 8:00am

But adolescent health experts say there's no evidence to support that belief



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, College Health, Prescription Drug Abuse
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When Should You Rush Your Toddler to The ER?

Latest Medical News - October 16, 2017 - 8:00am

For choking or possible poisoning, poll finds many parents need an emergency refresher course



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Emergency Medical Services, Parenting, Toddler Health
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Plan an Allergy-Safe Halloween for Your Child

Latest Medical News - October 14, 2017 - 8:00am

Common-sense rules will make Fright Night less scary



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children, Child Safety, Food Allergy
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Black Children Missing Out on Eczema Treatment

Latest Medical News - October 13, 2017 - 3:00pm

But study finds they tend to have more severe cases of the skin condition than white children



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: African American Health, Eczema, Health Disparities
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Good Lifestyle Choices Add Years to Your Life

Latest Medical News - October 13, 2017 - 11:00am

Certain behaviors, many associated with various genes, were linked to longevity in large study

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Healthy Living, Quitting Smoking, Weight Control
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Need Cancer Screening? Where You Work Matters

Latest Medical News - October 13, 2017 - 11:00am

Americans employed in smaller businesses often lack insurance coverage, study finds



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cervical Cancer Screening, Colonoscopy, Health Screening
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Women Falling Short on Birth Defect Prevention

Latest Medical News - October 13, 2017 - 11:00am

New survey finds too few are taking folic acid before pregnancy

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Folic Acid, Health Disparities, Neural Tube Defects
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Around the World, Too Little Relief for Pain

Latest Medical News - October 13, 2017 - 8:00am

High drug costs in low-income countries are to blame, says new report

Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Medicines, Pain, Palliative Care
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Black Women Face Double the Risk of Pregnancy-Related Heart Failure

Latest Medical News - October 13, 2017 - 8:00am

But researchers don't know what's driving these racial differences yet



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Disparities, Health Problems in Pregnancy, Heart Failure
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More Women Choose Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy

Latest Medical News - October 13, 2017 - 8:00am

Report highlights dramatic increase, notable trends



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Reconstruction, Mastectomy, Women's Health
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