Residents of low-income neighborhoods with few high school graduates may be more likely to die after lung cancer surgery than…
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Top US doctor says medical marijuana may help some conditions
The United States’ top doctor said that medical marijuana can help some patients in comments on Wednesday that may boost…
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Study reveals hormonal link between dogs and humans
Dogs are called “man’s best friend”— women’s, too— and scientists say the bond between people and their pooches may be…
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FDA says one dead, many ill after receiving non-sterile solution
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday that many people have been sickened and one has died after…
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Pediatricians urge whole-diet approach for child nutrition
New guidelines released today by a leading U.S. pediatrician’s group urge a more practical, commonsense approach toward nutrition to help…
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5 simple ways to encourage your kids to eat healthy
Children ages 7 and younger like what they like, and healthy eating advice for parents rarely goes beyond “offer more…
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Texas woman suing over botched hysterectomy
A Dallas woman who says her surgeon left a medical clip in her body during an elective hysterectomy is now…
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Baby with devastating skin disease saved by 20-hour blood transfusions
An 18-month-old baby in China was in critical condition due to a skin wasting disease, but he survived thanks to…
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Compound from Chinese medicinal herb shows promise for Ebola
A drug derived from a Chinese medicinal herb is showing promise for combating Ebola infection, effectively imprisoning the virus inside…
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Final frontier for school nutrition: Bake sales
In a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics says school nutrition has made incredible strides over the last…
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