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Millions of Nonsmokers Exposed to Smoke From Neighbors' Apartments: Report
Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Hand Could Be Breakthrough
Minorities Less Prone to Think They'll Get Cancer: Study
Missing Data May Skew Clinical Trials
Missing Follow-Up Colonoscopies Could Raise Colon Cancer Risk
Moderate Drinking May Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival: Study
Mold Exposure in Infancy May Raise Asthma Risk
Mom's HIV Drugs May Pass to Baby in Womb, Breast-Feeding
More Americans Have at Least 2 Chronic Health Issues: CDC
More Cancers May Be Missed Under Latest Mammogram Guidelines
More Drug Trials Needed for Conditions Affecting Kids: Review
More Evidence Shows Hormone Therapy May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
More Evidence That Smoking Raises Breast Cancer Risk
More Focused Radiation Treatment May Work Better Against Brain Tumors
More Genetic Insights Into 3 Types of Cancer
More New Drugs a Bad Fit With Grapefruit, Study Finds
More Oversight Urged for Money Spent on Research
More Progress Made on Artificial Pancreas for Diabetes Patients
More Proof That Healthy Habits Fight Disease
More Stomach, Esophageal Cancers Seen in AIDS Patients Than Others
More Than a Quarter of Melanoma Survivors Skip Sunscreen, Study Finds
More U.S. Kids Get High-Radiation Scans, Study Says
More Vigilance Needed to Protect Kids With Food Allergies
More Younger Women Diagnosed With Advanced Breast Cancer: Study
Most Doctors Don't Help Lung Cancer Patients Quit Smoking: Survey
Most Men Don't Need PSA Tests, Doctors' Group Says
Most Prostate Cancer Patients Don't Die From the Disease: Study
Most Women Who Choose Double Mastectomy Don't Need To, Study Shows
Mother-to-Be's Pollen Exposure May Boost Asthma Risk in Baby
Mouse Study Offers Clues to Obesity-Diabetes Link
Mouse Study Sheds Light on How Diet May Affect Epilepsy
Mouse Study Sheds New Light on How Memories Are Stored
Mouse With Human-Like Immune System Could Advance AIDS Research
Moveable Magnets Used to Forge Gastric Bypass in Pigs
Muhammad Ali's Daughter Champions Fight Against Parkinson's Disease
Multiple Brain Tumors Even More Malignant: Study
Multiple Tests Needed to Spot Infections in Newborns: Study
Multivitamins May Slightly Lower Men's Cancer Risk: Study
Mussels' Stickiness Inspires Surgical Adhesive
Myelodysplastic Syndrome Linked to Abnormal Stem Cells
N.Y. Woman Balances Thyroid Disease and Diabetes
Nearly 14 Million Cancer Survivors in U.S.: Report
Needed: Recruits of All Ages for Medical Research
Nerve Stimulation May Restore Hand Function After Spinal Injury
Nerve-Stimulating Device Might Ease Migraines
New Analysis Says Evidence Lacking for HRT-Breast Cancer Link
New Antibiotic May Treat Skin Infections in Shorter Time
New Clues to How Alcohol May Boost Cancer Risk
New Clues to How Exercise May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
New Device May Reduce Repeat Breast Cancer Surgeries
New DNA Test Shows Promise for Spotting Colon Cancer
New DNA-Based Blood Test May Spot Signs of Cancer
New Drug Approved for Colonoscopy Preparation
New Drug Effective for Rare Genetic Skin Cancer: Studies
New Drug May Help Those Who Can't Take Statins
New Drug Might Help Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome
New Drug Regimens May Slow Advanced Breast Cancer
New Gene Test Predicts Whose Mouth Lesions Might Be Cancerous
New Guidelines Issued for Biopsy Use in Melanoma Patients
New Guidelines Urge Limiting Endoscopy for GERD
New Medicine Might Fight Drug-Resistant TB, Study Says
New Melanoma Drug May Extend Survival
New Melanoma Treatment Might Delay Cancer Progression
New MRI Might Help Spot Heart Disease Early: Study
New Pap Guidelines May Miss Aggressive Cancer in Young Women: Study
New 'Personalized' Drugs Show Promise Against Melanoma, Lung Cancer
New Pill Might Relieve Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
New Pill Shows Promise Against Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
New Pills Show Promise for Hepatitis C
New Prep for Colon Screen Uses Four Pills, Not Liquid Laxative
New Procedure May Shrink Enlarged Prostate Without Surgery
New Raccoon Virus May Offer Clues to Human Cancer
New Strategy Helps Young Lymphoma Patients Avoid Radiation Treatment
New Test Helps Evaluate Cancer Drug's Merit
New Therapies Show Some Promise Against Pancreatic Cancer
New Treatment Aids Weight Loss, Improves Diabetes in Monkeys
New Vaccine Strategy May Fight Genital Herpes, Mouse Study Suggests
New Video Demonstrates Skin Cancer Self-Exam
Newborn's Placenta May Predict Autism Risk, Study Suggests
Newer Bone Drug Better for Advanced Breast Cancer Patients: Study
Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Don't Raise Cancer Risk: Study
Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Don't Seem to Increase Risk of Shingles
Newly Created Rats Designed to Speed Alzheimer's Research
Night Shift Linked to Raised Risk of Ovarian Cancer
Night Shift Might Boost Women's Breast Cancer Risk: Study
Nip Springtime Allergies in the Bud
No Benefit Seen in Extending Herceptin for Breast Cancer
No Cancer Risk From Long-Acting Insulin: Studies
No Dip in Cancer Screening for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
No Evidence That Lupus Drugs Lead to Cancer, Says Study
No Link Between Low Birth Weight, Asthma: Study
Noisy Wards Could Threaten Hospital Patients' Health
Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers Tied to Risk for Other Cancers
Novel Drug Approach Shows Promise Against Breast Cancer
Novel Drugs Show Early Promise Against Several Cancers
Number of Americans With Alzheimer's May Triple by 2050
Nutrient Drink Might Boost Memory in Early Alzheimer's: Study
Nutrients in Fruits, Vegetables May Help Prevent Breast Cancer: Study
Obama Unveils Vast Brain-Mapping Project
Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds
Obese More Likely to Be Diagnosed With Advanced Thyroid Cancer
Obesity Complicates Lung Cancer Surgery: Study
Obesity Helps Spur Cancer's Growth, Mouse Study Suggests
Obesity Linked to Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
Obesity Might Hinder Treatment of Some Breast Cancers
Obesity, Exercise May Affect Risk for Key Type of Colon Cancer
Ob-Gyn Group Lists Procedures That May Not Be Needed
'Off-the-Shelf' Artificial Blood Vessels Show Promise
Older Drug for Advanced Breast Cancer Beat Newer, Pricier Meds
One in Six Cases of Adult Asthma May Be Linked to Workplace
One-Third of Men With Anal Cancer Have HIV, Study Finds
On-the-Job Stress Won't Raise Your Risk for Cancer, Study Finds
Options Increasing for Coping With Kids' Food Allergies
Oral Allergy Treatment May Ease Asthma, Hay Fever, Study Finds
Ovarian Transplants May Preserve Fertility in Young Cancer Survivors
Pain Intensity May Help Differentiate 2 Skin Cancers
Panel Rules Against HRT for Preventing Chronic Disease
Pan-Fried Red Meat May Raise Prostate Cancer Risk: Study
Pap Test Could Spot Some Ovarian Cancers, Study Finds
Paralyzed Patient Moves Prosthetic Arm With Her Mind
Paralyzed Patients Use Mind to Move Robotic Arm
Parental Abuse, Neglect Linked to Increased Skin Cancer Risk
Parents' Worries About HPV Vaccine on the Rise: Study
Patients Prefer More Invasive Form of Colon Scan: Study
Patients' Skin Cells Yield Research Model for Alzheimer's
People Who Lived Near World Trade Center Report More Lung Disease
People With Darker Skin Still at Risk for Melanoma
People With Egg Allergy Can Safely Get Flu Shot: Experts
People With Type 1 Diabetes at Risk of Thyroid Disease
Physical Ailments Take Toll on Mental Health: Study
Physician-Assisted Suicide Program Rarely Used, Study Finds
Plastics Chemical BPA Found in Fetal Livers
Plastics Chemical BPA Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids
Pollen Increasing at Feverish Pace, Study Finds
Pomalyst Approved for Advanced Multiple Myeloma
Poor Sleep Affects Immune System Much Like Physical Stress
Poor Sleep Hampers Vaccine Effectiveness: Study
Poorer Patients Find Thyroid Cancer at Later Stage: Study
Porcupine Quill Could Foster New Medical Devices
Post-Op Radiation May Boost Results for Prostate Cancer Patients: Study
Pot Use May Raise Risk of Testicular Cancer: Study
Potions From the Past Held More Than a Snake-Oil Promise: Study
Pregnant Mothers' Gut Changes May Support Fetal Growth
Pre-op Treatments Boost Survival for Esophageal Cancer Patients: Study
Primary Care Docs Shouldn't Screen All Patients for Oral Cancer: Experts
Procedure Lowers 'Hunger Hormone' to Help Obese Lose Weight
Proscar Won't Boost Prostate Cancer Survival, Study Finds
Prostate Cancer May Be Deadlier for the Uninsured
Prostate Cancer Websites Often Hard to Understand: Study
Protect Your Kids From Pollen Allergies: Expert
PSA Testing Linked to Improved Prostate Cancer Survival
Psoriasis Drug May Help People With Crohn's Disease: Study
Quality of Life After Cancer May Depend on Tumor Type
Quick Survey May Pick Up Ovarian Cancer Warnings: Study
Quitting Smoking Before Cancer Surgery Best, Study Finds
Quitting Smoking Even in Old Age Prolongs Life: Study
Race May Affect Quality of Prostate Cancer Surgical Care
Race, Income Tied to Breast Cancer Treatment Delays, Reduced Survival
Race, Income Tied to Late Colon Cancer Diagnoses, Study Finds
Racial Disparities Still Seen in Use of Breast Cancer Treatments
Radiation for Childhood Cancer Might Raise Diabetes Risk
Radiation Therapy May Raise Future Death Risk From Heart Surgery
Rare Breast Cancer Poses New Set of Challenges
Rats May Also Feel 'Placebo Effect,' Study Suggests
Red Hair Pigment Might Raise Melanoma Risk: Study
Redheads May Face Higher Risk of Melanoma, Even Without Sun Exposure
'Rediscovered' Lymphoma Drug Helps Double Survival: Study
Reductions in U.S. Teen Smoking Stalled: CDC
Report: 39 States on Pace for Obesity Rates Above 50%
Re-Routing Spinal Cord Signals Restores Movement in Paralyzed Rats
Research Lacking on Drugs for Older Children With Autism, Study Finds
Research Pinpoints Brain's 'Gullibility' Center
Research Solves How Fetus Is Shielded From Immune System
Research Suggests Possible Vaccine to Prevent Premature Birth
Research With Dogs Points to Early Test for Arthritis
Researchers Describe 1st 'Functional Cure' of HIV in Baby
Researchers Discover Gene Defect Linked to Deafness
Researchers Map Vision in Brain
Researchers Propose Plan for Managing Drug Shortages
Researchers Test Implanted Brain Stimulator for Alzheimer's
Researchers Test Laxative-Free Colon Scan
Retinal Device Restores Sight to Blind Mice
Retina's Thickness May Be Tied to Severity of MS, Study Suggests
Rise in Pregnancy-Associated Cancers Not Fully Explained by Older Age
Routine Checkups Don't Cut Cancer, Heart Deaths: Study
Rural Colon Cancer Patients Fare Worse
Safer Grilling Methods Might Cut Cancer Risk
Salty Diet Might Help Trigger MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Science Reveals How Owls Avoid Stroke While Rotating Heads
Scientists Complete 1st Map of 'Emotional Intelligence' in the Brain
Scientists Create Breast Cancer Survival Predictor
Scientists Develop New Method for Growing Bone
Scientists Discover More Genetic Clues to Testicular Cancer
Scientists Find Clue to Aging Reversal in Mice
Scientists Find Gene Differences in Nonsmokers With Lung Cancer
Scientists Find Links Among Parkinson's, Cancer and Family History
Scientists Focus on Factors Behind Asthma Attacks
Scientists ID Antibody That Might Boost Cancer Therapy
Scientists ID Cancer-Causing Agent in Smokeless Tobacco
Scientists ID Gene Mutation That May Triple Alzheimer's Risk
Scientists ID 'Genetic Signatures' for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Scientists ID New Gene Linked to Vision Loss in Infants
Scientists ID New Gene Regions Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists Inch Closer to Genetic Blueprint of Diseases
Scientists Link Gene to Lower Risk of Lung Cancer
Scientists Link More Genes to Common Brain Tumor
Scientists May Have Spotted Brain's 'Numbers Center'
Scientists Now See 200 Genes Linked to Crohn's Disease
Scientists Pinpoint How Deep Brain Stimulation Eases OCD
Scientists Pinpoint Most Major Genes Behind Deadly Blood Cancer
Scientists Probe Diversity of Human Body's Microbes
Scientists Probe How Some HIV Patients Resist AIDS
Scientists Report Clues to Flu Shot's Effectiveness
Scientists Say Blood Test May Help Predict Alzheimer's
Scientists Shed Light on Fungus Behind Deadly Pneumonia Strain
Scientists Spot Cancer Metabolism Changes
Scientists Spot More Migraine Genes
Scientists Track Activity in Rappers' Brains
Scientists Turn Skin Cells Into Cardiac Cells to Help Failing Hearts
Scientists Uncover Gene Variation Linked to Melanoma
Scientists Use Stem Cells to Mimic Huntington's Disease
Screening Debate Typifies Prostate Cancer Uncertainties
Screening for Lung Cancer Might Benefit Those at Highest Risk
Screening Tool Reveals Two Multiple Sclerosis Types
Secondhand Smoke Ups Babies' Risk of Asthma, Study Says
Secret of Anesthesia Revealed, Study Says
Secrets of New SARS-Like Virus Uncovered
Selflessness Can Threaten Clergy Members' Health
Seniors Getting Unnecessary Colonoscopies: Study
Serious Mental Illness Tied to Higher Cancer, Injury Risk: Studies
Service That Speeds Up Breast Cancer Diagnosis Pays Off: Study
Shingles Not Linked to Increased Cancer Risk, Study States
Shingles Vaccine Safe for Those With Autoimmune Diseases: Study
Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatments Similar in Long Run: Study
Signs of Brain Damage Show Up in Scans of Living, Retired NFL Players
Simple Breath Test Might Diagnose Heart Failure
Skies Not-So-Friendly for Passengers With Nut Allergies
Skin Cells Turned Into Brain Cells in Lab Study
Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Cancer Death Risk
Sleep Can Sharpen Your Memory
Sleep Deprivation May Disrupt Your Genes
Sleep Loss Often Disruptive for City Kids With Asthma
Sleep Woes Tied to Prostate Cancer Risk in Study
Smartphone Apps for Skin Cancer Risk Aren't Reliable, Study Finds
Smog Exposure During Pregnancy Might Raise Child's Cancer Risk: Study
Smokers, Nonsmokers Alike Urged to Learn About Lung Cancer
Smoking Bans Reduce Hospitalizations: Study
Smoking During Pregnancy May Cause Asthma, Wheezing in Kids
Smoking Might Raise Your Odds for Skin Cancer
Smoking Raises Asbestos Workers' Cancer Risk, Study Says
Soaring Prices Keep Leukemia Drugs From Patients, Experts Say
Socializing May Ease Pain of Breast Cancer
Solving the Medical Mystery of Cold Feet
Some Blackboard Chalks Might Spur Allergies in Kids: Study
Some Cancer Risks Higher in 9/11 Recovery Workers: Study
Some Complain of Shorter Penis After Prostate Cancer Treatment: Study
Some Docs Would Order Cancer Screening for Very Sick Elderly
Some HPV-Linked Cancers Rising in U.S.: Report
Some Screens Miss Spread of Breast Cancer: Study
Some Women's Brains Contain Male DNA: Study
'Spray-on Skin' May Someday Heal Stubborn Leg Ulcers
Springtime Allergies More Severe, Last Longer Now, Experts Say
Stars Pedal Hard to Help Fight Rare Cancers
States Use Only Fraction of Tobacco Revenues to Fight Smoking, Study Finds
Statins May Cut Risk of Death From Cancer, Study Suggests
Statins May Help Prevent Enlarged Prostate: Study
Stem Cell Technology May Help Rejuvenate Immune Cells
Stem Cell Therapy Reversed Chemo-Linked Infertility in Male Monkeys
Stem Cell Transplants in Mice Show Promise for Lou Gehrig's Disease
Stem Cells Behind Clogged Arteries, Mouse Study Reveals
Stem Cells Fix Bladder Leakage in Mice, Study Finds
Stem Cells to Cartilage? Promising Results Seen in Mice
Stimulation Device for Esophagus Might Ease GERD Symptoms
Stivarga Approved for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Stopping Controversial Asthma Drugs Could Have Downside: Study
Strides Made in Preventing Cancer, But Challenges Remain: Report
Strong Social Support Seems to Boost Breast Cancer Survival
Studies See Advances in Detecting, Treating Pancreatic Cancer
Study Claims Marijuana Tied to Lower Bladder Cancer Risk
Study Compares Timing of Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Study Digs Into Secrets of Keeping HIV in Check
Study Examines Link Between Breast Cancer and Diabetes
Study Finds New SARS-Like Virus Spread Through Bats, Pigs
Study Gives First Evidence That Adult Human Lungs Can Regrow
Study Hints of Links Between HPV and Lung Cancer
Study IDs 4 Key Habits of Successful Aging
Study Links Another Gene Variant to Male Breast Cancer
Study Links Antibiotic to Slight Rise in Heart Patients' Death Risk
Study Links Timing of ER Visit to Prostate Cancer Survival Odds
Study Questions Guidelines on Radiation for Older Breast Cancer Patients
Study Questions Value of PSA Test for Older Men
Study Sees Link Between Prolonged Formula Feeding, Leukemia Risk
Study Sheds Light on Evolution of Tree-Dwelling Humans
Study Shines Light on Harmless Bacteria on Fruits, Veggies
Study Shows MS Patients at Most Risk for Drug-Linked Brain Illness
Study Supports Value of Sigmoidoscopy, an Alternative to Colonoscopy
Study Ties Genes to Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Prostate Cancer Risk
Study Ties Infant Birth Weight to Mothers' Breast Cancer Risk
Study Ties Kids' Allergy Risks to Antibacterials, Preservatives
Study Uses Stem Cells to Boost Red Blood Cell Production
Study: Allergies Need to Be Taken Seriously
Study: Chest CT Scans May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Study: Digital Beats Film Mammography at Spotting Breast Cancer
Study: Lungs From Heavy Smokers OK for Transplant
Study: No Long-Term Heart Risks From Breast Radiation
Sugar 'n' Spice Not Always Nice
Sugary Drinks Tied to 25,000 U.S. Deaths a Year
Summer's Heat May Enflame Hives
Sunburn May Help Rid Body of Radiation-Damaged Cells
Supplement of Red Wine Ingredient Won't Help Healthy Women: Study
Supportive Spouse May Extend Cancer Survival
Surgery May Spur Rise in Heart Deaths After Cancer Diagnosis: Study
Surgery Not Best Option for Early Stage Prostate Cancers: Study
Survival of 'Obamacare' Tops List of Biggest Health News in 2012
Survivor of Aggressive Breast Cancer Stresses Need for Quick Action
Synthetic Skin Heals Itself With a Touch, Study Shows
Taking Breaks From Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Seems Safe: Study
Tap-Water Chemical May Be Linked to Food Allergy
Targeted Prostate Cancer Biopsies Might Improve Care: Study
Targeted Radiation for Breast Cancer May Cause More Complications
Targeted Radiation for Lung Cancer May Carry Risks
Tattoos Can Pose Health Hazards, Doctor Warns
Teens Whose Moms Smoked While Pregnant May Have Worse Asthma
Testicular Cancer on Rise in U.S., Especially Among Hispanic Men
Testing Lung Cancer Patients for Gene May Aid Treatment, Study Finds
That May Not Be a Cold, Could Be Fall Allergies
The Health Benefits, and Risks, of Alcohol
Thyroid Cancer Seldom Shortens Lifespan, Study Finds
Tick-Borne Meat Allergy May Have Affected Virginia Kids
Timeline Detected for Rare, Early Alzheimer's
Tips for Warding Off Winter Allergies
Tofu-Rich Diet May Help Women With Lung Cancer Live Longer
Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccines: CDC
Too Few Girls Get HPV Vaccine Against Cancer: CDC
Too Much Drinking, Weight May Harm Liver
Too Much Sitting Linked to Chronic Health Problems
Too Much Sitting May Lower Odds of Surviving Colon Cancer
Trained Beagle Sniffs Out Troublesome Hospital Infection
'Transparent' Mouse Brain Could Shed Light on Human Brain Health
Treating Kidneys With Radio Waves May Ease Tough-to-Control Hypertension
Treatment for Blindness in Dogs Might Help People, Too
Treatment for New, Deadly Coronavirus Shows Promise
Treatment for Painful Curved Penis Shows Promise
Trees Plus Man-Made Pollution Creates Smog, Study Suggests
Trial Set to See if Drug Can Prevent Alzheimer's
Tudorza Pressair Approved for COPD
TV Anchor Robin Roberts Has Rare Bone Marrow Disorder
Two-Drug Combo May Be Safe for Melanoma Treatment
U.S. Abandons Effort to Place Graphic Labeling on Cigarettes
U.S. Advisers Say 'No' to Routine PSA Tests for Prostate Cancer
U.S. Appeals Court Backs Ruling Against Graphic Images on Cigarette Packs
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall: Report
U.S. Cancer Death Rates Have Dropped 20 Percent Since 1991
U.S. Cancer Screening Rates Dropping: Study
U.S. Children's Hospitals Treating More Complex, Expensive Conditions
U.S. Launches Extensive Alzheimer's Studies
U.S. Lung Cancer Deaths Highest for Blacks in Segregated Areas: Study
U.S. Mammography Rates Drop Following Task Force Recommendations
U.S. Minorities Less Likely to Get Colon Cancer Screening: Study
U.S. Panel Rejects Ovarian Cancer Screens for Low-Risk Women
U.S. Plans Billion-Dollar Project to Study the Brain
U.S. Spends More on Dementia Care Than Heart Disease or Cancer: Study
Ultrasound Waves, Bone Marrow Cells Show Promise in Heart Failure Patients
'Uncertainty' Remains Over Supply of Key Cancer Drugs
Unhealthy Snacks Tied to Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk
Untreated Heartburn May Raise Risk for Esophageal Cancer, Study Says
Urban Hospitals May Act as Breeding Ground for MRSA
Urologists' Group Issues Updated Guidelines on PSA Test
Using Marijuana to Treat Pain? A Pill May Outlast a Puff
UV Nail Lamps Don't Appear to Cause Skin Cancer
Vaccine to Fight Heroin Addiction Shows Promise in Rats
Vaccine With Drug Payload Shows Promise Against Tumors
Vaccines Might Become Another Way to Fight Cancer
Vaginal Ring Delivers HIV Drug in Animal Study
Viagra Can Help Prostate Cancer Patients Maintain Sex Lives: Study
Viagra, Aliskiren Not Helpful for Heart Failure After All: Studies
'Virtual' Colonoscopy Safe, Effective for Medicare Patients: Study
Virus Patterns Where Kids Live May Affect Asthma Risk
Vitamin D May Delay Deterioration of Smokers' Lungs: Study
'Wake-Up' Cigarette May Raise Risk for Lung, Mouth Cancers
Walk Your Way to a Longer Life, Study Says
Want Tots Without Allergies? Try Sucking on Their Pacifiers
'Watch and Wait' Approach Often Best for Older Patients With Kidney Cancer
Water Pipe No Safer Than Cigarettes: Study
What Drives Your Daily Biological Clock?
What's Good for the Heart May Also Prevent Cancer
When Breast Cancer Spreads to Lungs, Surgery May Increase Survival
When Partner Has Breast Cancer, Men Find Their Own Ways to Cope
When Trees Die Off, Human Health May Also Suffer
Why Johnny Can't Add, Even After Tutoring
Why Some Wolves Became Dogs
Why Women Outlive Men: Fruit Flies Give Clues
Winter Weather Plays a Role in Spring Allergies, Expert Says
Wireless Pacemaker Shows Promise in Early Study
With Acne, Bacteria Strain on Your Skin May Be Culprit
With Benefits Unproven, Why Do Millions of Americans Take Multivitamins?
With Testicular Cancer, CT Scan Benefit May Beat Risks
Without Laws, Many Tanning Salons Would Allow Kids: Study
Women Smokers More Likely to Get Colon Cancer Than Men: Study
Women With Dense Breasts Open to Additional Cancer Screening: Study
Women With HIV May Not Have Higher Cervical Cancer Risk: Study
Women's Respiratory Symptoms May Vary With Menstrual Cycle
Women's Smoking Deaths at All-Time High in U.S.
Work By Female Scientists Gets Judged More Harshly: Study
Work-Related Asthma a Significant Problem: CDC
Worldwide Cancer Incidence Predicted to Rise 75% by 2030
'Worm Therapy' Might Help Ease Colitis, Monkey Study Shows
Writing Using the Eyes Might Help Paralyzed Communicate
X-Rays May Up Breast Cancer Risk for Women With Certain Genes: Study
You Can Help Reduce Your Colon Cancer Risk: Expert
Young Cancer Patients Often Lack Support: Study
Young Cancer Survivors Often Face Long-Term Health Problems
Young Cancer Survivors Say Costs Hinder Follow-Up Care
Young Children Treated for Cancer May Be at Risk for PTSD: Study
Younger Women Start to Follow Pap Test Guidelines: CDC
Your Autoantibody 'Profile' Might Someday Help Spot Illness
Your Genetic Secrets May Not Be as Safe as You Think
Zaltrap Approved for Advanced Colorectal Cancer
Zinc Harder to Absorb in Old Age, Animal Study Shows
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