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Do MRIs help or hurt breast cancer patients?
A new breast cancer study raises a provocative question: Can you ever have too much information? The study focuses on MRI scans, ...
Raising grandchildren an extra burden for many
An estimated 2.5 million U.S. grandparents are responsible for the basic needs of one or more grandchildren who live with them, ...
Gunman's rampage shows pitfalls for mentally ill
Isaac Zamora's mother begged him to get help when he was released from jail a month ago. State and federal laws prevented her ...
Kids born to older dads more likely to be bipolar
Children born to older fathers face a greater chance of developing bipolar disorder, according to one of the largest studies ...
Study: No link between measles vaccine and autism
New research further debunks any link between measles vaccine and autism, work that comes as the nation is experiencing a surge ...
FDA posts list of potential problem drugs
In an effort to improve communication with doctors and patients on prescription drug safety, the government Friday began posting ...
Youth illicit drug use drops
Street drug use fell among teens and young adults; improper use of prescription meds also down.
Scientists identify brain cancer genes
Scientists have found a group of broken, missing and overactive genes involved in the most common form of brain cancer, the National ...
FDA orders stronger warnings for 4 arthritis drugs
Humira, Cimzia, Enbrel and Remicade can expose some patients to serious, even fatal, fungal infections, the Food and Drug Administration ...
Fire retardant chemicals found in toddlers' blood
A new study finds that young children have high levels of chemical fire retardants in their blood. Toddlers and preschoolers ...
Health care costs expected to rise 5.7% in '09
Get ready for another hike in copays and deductibles. Between 2003 and 2007, the average deductible for an individual grew to ...
'Good News' on marriage: Couples improve with age
Married couples in their later years often show a great deal of affection,says best-selling author Maggie Scarf, 77, who has ...
Gas prices confine sick people
Sick Americans who travel far or frequently to get medical treatment are skipping or delaying appointments, leaving support groups ...
Study: Boys' parents more likely to report problems
Parents of about 15% of kids spoke to school staff or health care providers about their children's emotional and behavior problems ...
Doctors: New way to spot breast cancer shows promise
A radioactive tracer that "lights up" cancer hiding inside dense breasts showed promise in its first big test against mammograms, ...
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