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Health NewsShedding Pounds Between Babies
Losing weight after first pregnancy can improve outcomes for the second pregnancy
Health NewsReal Talk for Oncologists
Cancer physicians discuss the challenges of end of life discussions
Health NewsA Healthy Heart to Keep Your Wits
Diabetes and cardiovascular disease increase risk of cognitive decline
Health NewsActivity Level Among the Elderly Needs a Jump Start
Physical activity and fitness levels reduced equally among elderly men and women
Health NewsEven Young Guys Have Erection Issues
Erectile dysfunction affecting more men under 40
Health NewsBeat the Heat Before It Beats You
Heat stroke risks lead CDC to issue guidelines for high temperatures
Health NewsSunny Work Day for More Peace at Night
Sleep efficiency and quality improves when workers have windows and sun exposure
Health NewsHealthy Kids' Meals Won't Break the Bank
Healthy kids menu meals costs similar to less healthy kids meal options
Health NewsSmall Steps for Big Stroke-Reducing Payoff
Stroke risk can be lowered through minor changes in cardiovascular health
Health NewsSurvivors Take More Pills
Breast cancer survivors take more prescription and OTC medications than their peers
Health NewsGood Old Aspirin Can Do the Trick
Aspirin comparable to traditional clot prevention therapy following total hip replacement
Health NewsClean Eating is a Serious Matter
Listeria infection risk higher in pregnant women and older adults
Health NewsTesting for Down Syndrome Early
Trisomy blood test for Down syndrome and others works at ten weeks of pregnancy
Health NewsThe Gravity of Weak Muscles
Myasthenia gravis awareness month stresses diagnosis and research for chronic condition
Health NewsA Bee Gees Hit May Save a Life
Sudden cardiac arrest victims can be saved with Hands Only CPR to the beat of Stayin Alive
Health NewsWashing Down Commercials with a Big Gulp
Kids drink more sweetened drinks when watching more TV
Health NewsThe Computer That Goes to Medical School
IBM Watson can help physicians make decisions in the treatment of breast and lung cancer
Health NewsWorking Out The Wobbly Knees
Knee osteoarthritis and instability improved with general and specific knee exercises
Health NewsThinking of Suicide After Being Bullied
Bullying due to sexual orientation may be widespread and likely to affect mental health
Health NewsTesting New Meds to Open Airways
COPD medication shows positive results in clinical trial
Health NewsPostpartum Depression in Women With PMS
Premenstrual syndrome doubled the risk for later postpartum depression in new moms
Health NewsSeeing Cataracts Clearly
Cataract Awareness Month highlights surgery as successful treatment option
Health NewsWeighing in on Weight Surgery
Diabetes patients who are moderately obese may benefit from surgery but more study is needed
Health NewsWhap to the Head No Matter the Age
Concussion rate among youth football players similar in high school and college athletes