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Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, WebMD pet expert, describes useful tips if your pet breaks a bone
Read More »Do antidepressants cause depression? What new study says
Antidepressant medication sets stage for relapse by interfering with levels of key neurotransmitters, Canadian researchers say
Read More »Counting calories? Don’t be too quick to trust restaurants’ tallies
Scientists find nearly 20 percent of food items have calorie counts 100 calories less than what label says
Read More »Study: HIV risks rise with some birth control
Women found to be twice as likely to transmit HIV if on pill
Read More »America’s best hospitals 2011: Where to go for 16 common conditions
What's the best hospital? That depends on what ails you
Read More »Do skinny wives make for happy marriages?
Marital satisfaction higher for both spouses when wives are thinner than their husbands, new study shows
Read More »Video: Restaurant dishes bulging with fat
The Center for Science in the Public Interest released a report spotlighting extremely fatty dishes from U.S. restaurants.
Read More »Video: Advisory group: Birth control should be free
A medical advisory group recommended that insurance coverage pay for birth control as part of the nation's health care overhaul.
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Chris Wragge speaks with Dr.
Read More »Mild cognitive impairment risk high for NFL players: What is it?
Repeated blows to head ups risk for disorder that causes problems with memory, language, mental health
Read More »Cheesecake Factory, Denny’s top group’s worst foods list
A pork belly-topped cheeseburger, a sandwich stuffed with mozzarella sticks, and a 1,540-calorie slice of cheesecake were among the dishes that a health advocacy group singled out on Tuesday for over-the-top fat and sodium content.
Read More »Worst restaurant foods in U.S. named
A pork belly-topped cheeseburger, a sandwich stuffed with mozzarella sticks, and a 1,540-calorie slice of cheesecake were among the dishes that a health advocacy group singled out on Tuesday for over-the-top fat and sodium content.
Read More »Baby boomers becoming more obese, could result in high Medicare costs
Survey finds more baby boomers obese, overweight - but not exercising. Could contribute to heavier disease burden on Medicare
Read More »Government advisers: Cover birth control for free
Health officials have pushed government to offer free birth control
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