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College Athletes At High Risk for Cardiac Death April 22, 2011 A new study shows NCAA athletes suffer from cardiac death seven times more frequently than past studies suggested.

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The Dukan Diet April 22, 2011 The Dukan Diet, a popular French weightloss plan, is becoming more popular in the West due to the royal wedding.

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Predicting Preterm Delivery April 20, 2011 A new study by BYU and the University of Utah suggests that more than 80 percent of pre-term births can be spotted in advance with a blood test taken during the second trimester of a ...

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HCG Diet Can Help You Lose Pounds Minus the Hunger April 18, 2011 The HCG diet claims injections of a pregnancy hormone, coupled with a 500 calorie diet, helps users lose pounds from their troubled spots without feeling hungry.

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Migraines in Kids Could Be Linked to Heart Defect April 18, 2011 Childhood migraines may be linked to a heart defect.

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Ella Jumps Robe For Her Sister April 18, 2011 Young girl jumps rope to raise money for kids with heart problems- including her baby sister.

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Choosing the Right Doctor April 17, 2011 Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Today Show) discusses what you need to do to find the right doctor for your family.

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Elderly Exercise April 17, 2011 Obese adults over the age of 65 can lose weight- and improve their physical health- through a combination of diet and exercise.

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Obese People Have Trouble Breathing Under ... April 17, 2011 Obese patients face double the risk of developing serious airway complications when they have to go under general anesthesia.

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BPA Concerns Are Increasing April 17, 2011 There is now concern about what effect the chemical Bisphenol A is having on our bodies. Research shows it can lead to numerous health problems including cancer and diabetes.

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White Coat Hypertension April 17, 2011 A new study finds one-third of those diagnosed with resistant high blood pressure have what’s called 'white coat' hypertension.

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Injections Could Help PTSD Victims April 17, 2011 A Chicago doctor is using a treatment normally used on menopausal women to help patients suffering from post traumatic stress disorder.

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Disco CPR: Catch the Fever April 17, 2011 Don’t know how to perform CPR? No problem - we’ll teach you in about 90 seconds.  All you need is a pair of hands, and the soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever … CD or LP – either ...

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Bariatric Surgery Can Lead to Bone Loss April 17, 2011 Teenagers who undergo bariatric surgery may face an increased risk for bone loss.

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Breast Cancer Worry April 17, 2011 Researchers look at the mental health of breast cancer survivors.

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Team Equiliberators April 17, 2011 Rice University students are creating a diagnostic system using Wii Balance Boards to help patients at Shriners Hospital for Children-Houston learn to balance themselves.  credit: ...

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Weightloss Surgery Can Alleviate Migraines April 17, 2011 Weight loss surgery appears to alleviate migraine headaches.

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Less Than Half of Men Have a Primary Care ... April 17, 2011 A new study finds less than half of men have a primary care physician and only one-third had a checkup in the past year.

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Gene Screen for Cancer Triggers April 17, 2011 What if doctors could diagnose you with breast cancer … before you hit the third grade? It’s a terrifying – and fascinating – peek into the future.  New research out of North ...

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Will the FDA Ban Menthol Cigarettes? April 15, 2011 An FDA advisory committee is reviewing research on menthol cigarettes, and could vote to ban them out right.