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Binge drinking costs U.S. money in lost work, property damage, prison incarcerations, health care costs, according to study
Read More »Families of gastric bypass patients slim down, too
New research suggests that gastric bypass surgery often has a halo effect on patients' family members, causing them to also lose weight.
Read More »10 easy ways to shrink big medical bills
Dicker with doctors and haggle with hospitals?
Read More »Firearm injuries to kids underestimated, study shows
New study shows that number of children injured by firearms may be 30 percent higher than previously believed
Read More »Marijuana a major cause of accidents? What study says
Nearly 30 percent of fatally injured drivers tested positive for drugs other than alcohol - mostly marijuana - study found
Read More »Obesity-fighting school says no to cupcakes, yes to exercise
Calorie-conscious cafeteria is just the beginning of Illinois school's medal-winning initiative
Read More »Video: "Brain gyms" seek to help Alzheimer’s patients
Some studies say that both mental and physical exercise could help slow the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Bigad Shaban reports on new programs around the country helping patients stay sharp.
Read More »Autism five times more common in low birth weight kids: Study
Researchers tracked nearly 900 low birth weight children born in New Jersey between 1984 and 1987
Read More »Autism-spectrum disorders: 24 warning signs
Autism isn't always easy to spot, but this simple checklist can help
Read More »Breast cancer awareness turns planet pink
Signature hue of common cancer showing up in some surprising places
Read More »Kids’ sports-related knee injuries rise
More kids are playing more sports more often, and the stress on their knees may be too much for some
Read More »Video: Spike in sports-related knee injuries: study
A new study reveals a dramatic increase in the number of sports-related knee injuries in young athletes over the last decade.
Read More »Estate Planning-part two
You own some things—bank accounts, cars, jewelry, computers, cameras, etc. What happens to the things and your financial assets when you die? This is a question you may not want to think about, but if you love your family and ...
Read More »Bachelors more likely to die of cancer: Study
Men were up to 35 percent more likely to die of cancer if they never married, study showed
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