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Number of AIDS cases stable overall but rising in young black gay men. Which states have most cases
Read More »CDC report: Bad economy leads to low birth rates
Women of child-bearing age discuss how their dreams have been inhibited by their economic reality
Read More »Obesity drug boosts lifespan of roly-poly rodents: Are humans next?
Obese mice given SRT-1720 drug lived 44 percent longer than obese mice not on drug, says study
Read More »Psoriasis may increase stroke risk, study says
The skin condition psoriasis may increase the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats irregularly, a new Danish study says.
Read More »Is milk the ultimate thirst quencher? Yes whey, says study
Milk drinkers retained 75 percent fluids compared with 50 percent for water drinkers, according to study
Read More »Celiac disease symptoms: 8 red flags
Gluten-free eating can help if you have common disorder, but first you have to know if you have it
Read More »Doctors at high risk for malpractice suits, but who gets sued most?
Though 1 in 14 doctors are malpractice targets, only 1 in 5 claims leads to payout, says study
Read More »Malaria fears up as mosquitoes show pesticide resistance
Researchers in Africa say malaria-spreading bugs can quickly become resistant to pesticide commonly used to treat bednets
Read More »Malpractice 101: Which doctors get sued most?
Doctors earn big paychecks, but also face big risk of lawsuits - some more than others
Read More »Pesticides cause diabetes? What new study says
People with highest oxychlordane exposure were twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes, says study
Read More »Video: AntiGravity Yoga
Suspended in air, yoga students in New York City are defying natural law to achieve a better body, mind and spirit.
Read More »Video: Study shows new melanoma drug prolongs survival
The FDA has approved a new drug for melanoma that has proven effective in fighting the cancer and prolonging survival rates. Jeff Glor reports.
Read More »Sniff out lung cancer? Study says dogs can do it
Researchers say trained sniffer dogs can detect lung cancer in early stages, when treatment is more likely to be successful
Read More »Video: Surgeon by day, ringside doctor by night
Betty Nguyen profiles one New York doctor, an orthopedic surgeon by day, who works ringside at night keeping the fighters safe in the violent world of boxing.
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