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Scoliosis Screenings Can Help Catch Spine Problem Early
Treatments vary, depending on severity of the condition
Source: HealthDay
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Diabetes Pill Might Replace Injection to Control Blood Sugar
Global study shows blood glucose levels dropped significantly, and low rates of low blood sugar
Source: HealthDay
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Who's Most At Risk of Head Injury in Youth Football?
Those involved in running, passing more vulnerable, study finds
Source: HealthDay
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Could 'AI' Become a Partner in Breast Cancer Care?
Artificial intelligence technology predicted 97 percent of malignancies in study
Source: HealthDay
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1 in 9 American Men Infected with Oral HPV
Vaccine provides protection, but number of boys getting shots remains low, researchers say
Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: HPV, Men's Health
Breast Cancer More Lethal for Blacks Than Whites
Higher death rate is largely due to insurance issues, but tumor types sometimes play a role, study finds
Source: HealthDay
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With Skin Cancer Surgery, Insurance Matters
Wait could be more than 6 weeks longer than those with private insurance, study says
Source: HealthDay
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Homicides Devastate Black Communities, but Prevention Gets Little Funding
Discrepancy hurts black Americans more than whites, researchers say
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Study Looks At Health of Hispanic-American Families
Discord more likely in second-generation families than recent immigrants, study finds
Source: HealthDay
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A-Fib Hits Men Earlier Than Women
Excess weight also ups risk for the heart rhythm disorder, study says
Source: HealthDay
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Nearly a Third of College Kids Think ADHD Meds Boost Grades
But adolescent health experts say there's no evidence to support that belief
Source: HealthDay
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When Should You Rush Your Toddler to The ER?
For choking or possible poisoning, poll finds many parents need an emergency refresher course
Source: HealthDay
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Plan an Allergy-Safe Halloween for Your Child
Common-sense rules will make Fright Night less scary
Source: HealthDay
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Black Children Missing Out on Eczema Treatment
But study finds they tend to have more severe cases of the skin condition than white children
Source: HealthDay
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Good Lifestyle Choices Add Years to Your Life
Certain behaviors, many associated with various genes, were linked to longevity in large study
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Need Cancer Screening? Where You Work Matters
Americans employed in smaller businesses often lack insurance coverage, study finds
Source: HealthDay
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Women Falling Short on Birth Defect Prevention
New survey finds too few are taking folic acid before pregnancy
Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Folic Acid, Health Disparities, Neural Tube Defects
Around the World, Too Little Relief for Pain
High drug costs in low-income countries are to blame, says new report
Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Medicines, Pain, Palliative Care
Black Women Face Double the Risk of Pregnancy-Related Heart Failure
But researchers don't know what's driving these racial differences yet
Source: HealthDay
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More Women Choose Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Report highlights dramatic increase, notable trends
Source: HealthDay
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