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NEW YORK - More than half a million U.S. children are now believed to have lead poisoning, roughly twice the previous high estimate, health officials reported Thursday.
The cost of caring for dementia patients has reached $109 billion annually, exceeding that for heart disease and cancer, and will double by the time the youngest baby boomers reach their 70s, according to a study.
County announces 10 drop-off sites for unwanted prescription drugs, which are increasingly being abused by youths.
Dr. Paul Rosen is a Pediatric Rheumatologist at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. He talks about Growing Pains in children and when the symptoms may point to something more serious.
By now, eight years later, after so much debate over his sister's situation - her diagnosis, her prognosis, her wishes, her autopsy - one thought remains dominant for Bobby Schindler: Terri Schiavo deserved to live.
Scientists have since been scrambling to understand a new bird flu virus never seen before and whether it poses a risk to public health or could potentially spark a global pandemic.
A Feltonville woman allegedly pretended to be a nurse Tuesday at Saint Christopher's Hospital for Children and was busted after examining at least two children, police said Thursday.
In almost 20 years working in professional hockey, Jim McCrossin's seen it all. But some of those memories are more vivid than others.
Just this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported salmonella infection outbreaks related to pet hedgehogs, turtles, and small water frogs. Kids accounted for many of the outbreak cases. We asked experts from Penn Veterinary Medicine about how to safely handle exotic and other common pets.
Walgreen Co. has stretched the reach of its drugstore clinics beyond treating ankle sprains and sinus infections to handling chronic diseases such as diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure.
The University of Pennsylvania Health System on Wednesday announced it had notified federal authorities, state regulators, and patients that a cardiologist may have performed unnecessary stent procedures at a system hospital.
Effort might help prevent widespread destruction of these trees, researchers say
Binge drinking and drug use more likely
By identifying vulnerable children, doctors might be able to prevent the illness, study says
It's a great youth sport, but beware the possible injuries, doctor advises
Women may be caught in cycle of fatigue, lack of self-esteem, expert says
Study found condition may lower general health as well
Study finds link between numbing of lower jaw and lack of tooth buds
Both helped shed pounds, but vigorous exercise produced better long-term results
Survey of workers, volunteers looked at community access to services for children and teens
Until now, girls 16 and younger needed a prescription for the emergency contraception
Former inmate describes efforts to stay emotionally healthy after his release
Highest levels of cancer-linked substance found in blood of those who light up first thing in morning
Compared with former college athletes, those still in school had doubled odds, possibly due to stress, researchers say
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Modest dietary changes would reduce risk of stroke, heart disease, studies confirm
Modest dietary changes would reduce risk of stroke, heart disease, studies confirm
Survey found most would choose same relationship given chance
Maintaining healthy weight until age 60 and beyond best prevention, study suggests
Distance rather than speed reaps the benefits, researchers say
While awareness has grown, experts say more people need treatment to prevent heart disease, stroke
In small study, computer programs and brain MRIs identified visual images during sleep
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