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Comedian Joan Rivers Dies at 81
Joan Rivers, one of the first and best-known female comics of international fame, died Sept. 4 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
Keeping Kids Healthy During the School Year
Children in large groups can be great breeding grounds for viruses and infectious illness, so follow these simple steps to help safeguard your kid’s health.
Eating More Fruit May Boost Heart Health
Multiple studies have shown the many health benefits of fruit. And when it comes to heart health, the more fruit, the better, a new study found.
FDA Approves Rx for Melanoma
Some advanced melanoma patients don't respond to available medicines and cannot have surgery. Today, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new medicine that could help those patients.
New Rx for Melanoma Approved
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for treatment of patients with advanced or unresectable melanoma who are no longer responding to other drugs.
Potassium May Decrease Stroke Risk
Leafy greens, certain root vegetables and fruits are especially high in potassium. And getting more potassium may be especially helpful to older women.
5 Common Football Injuries
When football season begins, emergency room visits for sports injuries increase. That's because about 3.5 million kids and adolescents younger than 14 are injured playing sports every year.
Couch Potatoes May Have Increased Cancer Risk
Between computer, TV and relaxation time, people spend more time sitting than ever before. And being a couch potato may raise your cancer risk.
E-Cigarettes Could Prime Brain for Other Addictive Substances
As electronic cigarettes become more popular, the medical community is working to understand their health effects.
Belly Fat May Raise High Blood Pressure Risk
When it comes to fat and high blood pressure, location may be everything. Your chances of having high blood pressure are greater if you’re obese, but fat around the belly may pose the greatest risk.
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