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Hispanics, Women Less Likely to Be Tested for Colon Cancer
They skip screenings when not reminded by doctors, new study finds.
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Exercise Might Protect Against Parkinson's Disease
Protects brain cells against damage, researchers say.
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Internet Study Looking for Best Ways to Quit Smoking
Aims to identify most effective of six cessation programs
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Entering the World with a Splash
Waterbirths make headway, but safety concerns persist.
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Ease Your Edema
Tips to soothe feet, ankles that swell by end of the day
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Many Foods Serve Up Health Benefits
Pecans, grapes, blueberries and others pack benefits, research shows.
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Cancer Deaths Drop Among Asian Americans in California
But rate of breast cancer greater than any other group in state
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Health Highlights: Oct. 24, 2004
  • Americans Head North for Flu Shots
  • EU Orders Graphic Anti-Smoking Campaign
  • Japan to Resume U.S. Beef Imports
  • Calif. Tot Gets 'Piggyback' Heart Transplant
  • Europeans to Check Safety of All Arthritis Drugs


    • FYI
    Health Tip: Group B Strep and Pregnant Women
    A simple test can alert doctors

    Health Tip: Genital Warts
    A viral infection transmitted sexually

    Health Tip: Jogging for Newbies
    Avoid doing too much, too fast

    Health Tip: Why Women Live Longer
    Or, why men die sooner

    Health Tip: Handling Burns
    What to do in an emergency

    FDA Approvals
    Ultrasound Device Zaps Uterine Tumors
    Not intended for childbearing women

    Partial Arftificial Heart Approved
    For patients awaiting transplant

    Implanted Medical-Records Chip Approved
    Key information travels with you

    Abilify Wins Approval for Bipolar Disorder
    Calms uncontrolled mania

    New Opioid Painkiller Approved
    Labeling warns of potential for abuse
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