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Blood Thinners Can Come with Dangerous Side Effects

Latest Medical News - October 3, 2017 - 1:00pm

Newer class of drugs can interact with multiple medications, researchers report



Source: HealthDay
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Breast Cancer's Decline May Have Saved 322,000 Lives

Latest Medical News - October 3, 2017 - 1:00pm

But advances in care may not have helped black women as much as whites, report finds



Source: HealthDay
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Obesity Linked to 13 Types of Cancer

Latest Medical News - October 3, 2017 - 1:00pm

Losing weight might lower the risk, researchers say



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Measles Making a Comeback in The United States

Latest Medical News - October 3, 2017 - 11:00am

Though the rate remains low, study shows it doubled between 2001 and 2015



Source: HealthDay
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Measuring 30-Day Death Risk in Heart Failure Patients

Latest Medical News - October 3, 2017 - 11:00am

Researchers develop 13-point assessment



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Moving Just 1 Hour a Week May Curb Depression Risk

Latest Medical News - October 3, 2017 - 11:00am

Intensity of exercise didn't matter, and benefit leveled off after 2 hours of activity, study finds



Source: HealthDay
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Same Pregnancy Meds Can Cost $200 -- or $11,000

Latest Medical News - October 3, 2017 - 11:00am

'Uncontrollable drug prices' play a major role in U.S. health-care crisis, researcher says



Source: HealthDay
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After Deepwater Oil Cleanup in Gulf, Ill Effects Persist

Latest Medical News - October 2, 2017 - 4:00pm

Dispersant chemicals may have triggered symptoms among workers, study says



Source: HealthDay
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Heroin Taking Bigger Share of U.S. Opioid ODs

Latest Medical News - October 2, 2017 - 3:00pm

Hospital discharges tied to the illicit drug are rising as those from prescription painkillers fall

Source: HealthDay
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Patients' E-Records Still Not Widely Available

Latest Medical News - October 2, 2017 - 3:00pm

Survey of hospitals finds most doctors don't have access to outside health records

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Could Skipping Breakfast Feed Heart Disease?

Latest Medical News - October 2, 2017 - 1:00pm

Forgoing morning meal may reduce cardiac health and boost odds for diabetes, study suggests



Source: HealthDay
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Reassuring Kids After Another Senseless Tragedy

Latest Medical News - October 2, 2017 - 1:00pm

Psychiatrists urge parents to stress to young concertgoers that events like Las Vegas shooting remain rare

Source: HealthDay
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Online Game Could Boost Family Fitness

Latest Medical News - October 2, 2017 - 11:00am

But more research needed because study participants were all white, and wealthier than most Americans



Source: HealthDay
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Does Healthy Skin Around Suspicious Moles Need Removal?

Latest Medical News - October 2, 2017 - 8:00am

Goal is to only perform one procedure, skin cancer specialist says



Source: HealthDay
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Girls' Sports-Related Concussions May Last Twice as Long

Latest Medical News - October 2, 2017 - 8:00am

Underlying conditions could prolong recovery, researcher says



Source: HealthDay
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Teens Mixed Up with The Law May Fall Through Medicaid Cracks

Latest Medical News - October 2, 2017 - 8:00am

Fewer important primary care appointments, more ER visits, study finds

Source: HealthDay
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Overuse Injuries Don't Impact Young Football Players

Latest Medical News - October 1, 2017 - 8:00am

Data on youth and high school competitors show minimal amounts



Source: HealthDay
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Risk Assessments Can Help Prevent Falls

Latest Medical News - September 30, 2017 - 8:00am

Geriatrics specialist offers tips to avoid injuries



Source: HealthDay
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State Policies Can Reduce Alcohol-Related Murders

Latest Medical News - September 29, 2017 - 3:00pm

Up to 50 percent of homicides in the United States involve drinking, researchers say



Source: HealthDay
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Verzenio Approved for Advanced Breast Cancer

Latest Medical News - September 29, 2017 - 3:00pm

The most common cancer in the United States

Source: HealthDay
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