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IVF Medication Less Effective for Obese Women
Many women choose in vitro fertilization (IVF) when they have trouble getting pregnant. A recent study investigated whether obesity affects how well IVF works.
Noninvasive Colon Cancer Screening Highly Accurate
Colon cancer is a treatable form of cancer when detected early, but many at-risk adults fail to get screened. A new study looked at a highly accurate new test that may change that.
Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier
Improve your mood with a few easy changes!
Diabetes May Double Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
Studies have shown diabetes to be linked to pancreatic cancer. Those newly diagnosed with diabetes may be at greatest risk, suggesting that these patients may benefit from a cancer screening.
Cholesterol Rx Could be New Treatment for MS
A commonly used cholesterol-lowering medication is showing promise as a new therapy for patients who have lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) for a while.
Famous People with Arthritis
Arthritis is a broad term that describes a variety of conditions that affect muscles, bones and joints. Here are some famous people who have had to battle arthritis.
Reasons Why Your Head Hurts
Knowing the cause of a headache helps people decide what course to take to get rid of that headache. So, here’s a list of possible explanations for a headache.
New Heart Failure Symptom Defined
For the millions of Americans living with heart failure, it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms that accompany the condition. Doctors have found a new symptom of heart failure that could lead to more effective treatment.
Some Lots of Simply Lite Brand Dark Chocolate Recalled
People read ingredient labels on food packaging not only to see if a food has healthy ingredients, but also to see if that food contains anything they're allergic to. One brand of chocolate bar seems to have left one ingredient off of its label.
How to Prevent the Spread of HIV
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus and is a virus that causes HIV infection. Here is some basic information about the disease and some prevention tips to keep in mind.