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Blood Thinners Can Come with Dangerous Side Effects
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
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
Losing weight might lower the risk, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
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Measles Making a Comeback in The United States
Though the rate remains low, study shows it doubled between 2001 and 2015
Source: HealthDay
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Moving Just 1 Hour a Week May Curb Depression Risk
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
'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
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
Hospital discharges tied to the illicit drug are rising as those from prescription painkillers fall
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Patients' E-Records Still Not Widely Available
Survey of hospitals finds most doctors don't have access to outside health records
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Could Skipping Breakfast Feed Heart Disease?
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
Psychiatrists urge parents to stress to young concertgoers that events like Las Vegas shooting remain rare
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Online Game Could Boost Family Fitness
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?
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
Underlying conditions could prolong recovery, researcher says
Source: HealthDay
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Teens Mixed Up with The Law May Fall Through Medicaid Cracks
Fewer important primary care appointments, more ER visits, study finds
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Overuse Injuries Don't Impact Young Football Players
Data on youth and high school competitors show minimal amounts
Source: HealthDay
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Risk Assessments Can Help Prevent Falls
Geriatrics specialist offers tips to avoid injuries
Source: HealthDay
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State Policies Can Reduce Alcohol-Related Murders
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
The most common cancer in the United States
Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Medicines