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Bone Loss Rx Studied for Possible Lowered Breast Cancer Risk
Previous research suggested that a common medicine used to treat osteoporosis had the positive side effect of reducing breast cancer risk. New research suggests that may not be true.
Heart Medication Associated With Higher Death Rate
A variety of medicines can treat irregular heart rhythm. But one of those medicines may increase the risk of death.
Misconceptions About Ebola
With the World Health Organization (WHO) recently naming the Ebola outbreak in West Africa an international public health emergency, speculation about the virus has run wild on the Internet and in other forums.
World Fruit and Vegetable Consumption May Be Too Low
Health experts around the globe stress fruit and vegetable intake. But adults might not be getting enough of these items in their diets.
Mosquito-Carrying Diseases May Threaten Kids
Some viruses and bacteria travel through the air. Others travel in bugs and ticks — but how many of these reach children?
Child Development and Behavior Connected
Young children who have delays in learning and development might face multiple obstacles as they grow, including behavior difficulties.
Lupus Patients Had High Hospital Readmission Rate
People with chronic illnesses often go to the hospital frequently. But lupus patients may face particularly frequent hospital visits.
Rates of Lung Cancer Down in US
Many have praised the progress seen in reducing cigarette smoking in the US, and new research suggests that these changes may be paying off in terms of cancer rates.
Eating Out May Increase Salt, Calorie Intake
Obesity in the United States is often blamed on unhealthy diet choices like fast food. But fast-food joints may not deserve all the blame.
Insomnia Associated With Increased Back Pain
Insomnia doesn't just affect patients at night — they often feel tired and less focused during the day, too. But patients may also experience back pain as a result of their sleepless nights.
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