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Botox May Offer New Hope for Young Migraine Sufferers

October 27, 2017 - 1:00pm


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Botox, Migraine, Teen Health
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Fentanyl Driving Surge in Fatal U.S. Opioid Overdoses

October 27, 2017 - 11:00am
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Opioid Abuse and Addiction, Prescription Drug Abuse
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With Severe Flu Season Lurking, Shots a Must

October 27, 2017 - 8:00am


Source: HealthDay
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Is Successful Heart Surgery All in The Timing?

October 27, 2017 - 6:00am
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: After Surgery, Heart Surgery
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Gut Bacteria May Change Rapidly After Severe Injury

October 26, 2017 - 4:00pm


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Wounds and Injuries
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Blood Thinners May Also Protect Brains of A-Fib Patients

October 26, 2017 - 1:00pm


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Atrial Fibrillation, Blood Thinners, Dementia
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There's a New Shingles Vaccine -- Is It for You?

October 26, 2017 - 1:00pm


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Immunization, Seniors' Health, Shingles
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Could Cataract Surgery Lengthen Older Women's Lives?

October 26, 2017 - 11:00am


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cataract, Women's Health
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Doctor, Please Put Down That Computer

October 26, 2017 - 11:00am


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Talking With Your Doctor
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Skinny in 20s, Earlier Menopause Later?

October 26, 2017 - 11:00am
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Body Weight, Menopause
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Many High-Risk Women Skip MRI Breast Cancer Screenings

October 26, 2017 - 8:00am
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Health Screening, MRI Scans
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Survival Odds Improving for Lung Cancer Patients

October 26, 2017 - 8:00am


Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Lung Cancer
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When It Comes to Obesity, Genes Just Partly to Blame

October 26, 2017 - 8:00am
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Obesity, Weight Control
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Are HIV and AIDS Poised for A Comeback?

October 25, 2017 - 4:00pm

Growing resistance to powerful medications cause for concern, review authors say



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: HIV/AIDS
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Hockey Study Suggests Injured Kids Sent Back on The Ice Too Soon

October 25, 2017 - 3:00pm

Brain changes persist at least 3 months after kids' concussions, study finds



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Sports Injuries, Sports Safety
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Adderall Misuse May Be Hidden Part of Teen Amphetamine Abuse

October 25, 2017 - 11:00am

That could lead to an undercount of the extent of the problem, researchers say



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Health
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Almost 4 in 10 Tanning Salons Flout State Laws

October 25, 2017 - 11:00am

Survey finds many salons willing to offer tanning to teens, despite legal bans



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Skin Cancer, Tanning
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Ob/Gyns Warn Against 'Vaginal Seeding' Trend for Newborns

October 25, 2017 - 11:00am

Transferring microbes from the mom to her infant born via C-section comes with infection risk



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cesarean Section, Childbirth
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America's Dementia Caregivers Cite Stresses, Rewards

October 25, 2017 - 8:00am

New survey results illustrate the ups and downs of caring for aging family members



Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Caregivers, Alzheimer's Disease
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