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Young Pop Star's Emphysema Startles Experts

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Senior Falls Can Lead to Brain Injury

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MRSA Rates Tied to Hospital Understaffing

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Brain Scans Detect Alzheimer's Disease Quickly

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Research Uncovers Clues to Lymphoma

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Healthy Living

Heat-Related Illnesses Take the Fun Out of Sun
As summer heats up, a health expert warns of the rising risk for serious heat-related illnesses. full story»

 
Future of Medicine

Shortage of cancer doctors on the horizon, alternatives sought

The prognosis for many cancer patients has been improving, with earlier diagnoses of some cancers, new treatments, and people surviving longer and longer. full story»

 
Health News Feature

'Bull's Eye' Rash Not Always First Sign of Lyme Disease

While many people who get Lyme disease have a rash from a tick bite as an early sign they've become infected, the singular "bull's eye" target isn't always there. full story»

 
Foods to Keep You Young

Allergies Center

Allergy Protection May Start Before Birth

Allergy Protection May Start Before Birth

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