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Your coverage may get much better under health reform

Starting in 2014, policies that are sold directly to individuals must cover at least 60 percent of medical costs. They must also include a broader...

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Protecting kids from diabetes

A new report says that the number of teens with diabetes or prediabetes more than doubled between 1999 and 2008. Here are some...

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Barnes: A monument to gonorrhea prevention?

Dr. Albert Coombs Barnes, a chemist, developed an eye-drop solution that was administered to newborns.

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Teva to cut costs but doesn't plan layoffs

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Should I seek treatment or is this normal at my age?

Embarrassing question: Nocturia means waking up at night because you have to urinate. So, what’s abnormal, what’s normal, and what’s bothersome?

My hair is falling out. I am female and young. How much hair loss is normal and what can I do about it if it's not?
I have bad breath. I brush and floss but it doesn't do the trick. Help!
I had sex with someone and then found out he had herpes. Do I have it, and does that mean life as I know it is over?
I was afraid I might be pregnant but then I got my period. Am I out of the woods?
I can’t wear dark shirts, because they wind up covered with white powder. Is there any help for my dandruff?

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Scientists are testing a vaccine against smoking addiction. Would (voluntary) immunization against an unhealthy behavior be a good thing?

Gene may lead to new male contraceptive: A gene involved in sperm development could eventually lead to a type of non-hormonal birth control for men.
Doctors report rise in kids eating detergent packs: Miniature laundry detergent packets arrived on store shelves in recent months as an alternative to bulky bottles and messy spills. But doctors across the country say children are confusing the tiny, brightly colored packets with candy and swallowing them.
Experts: Flesh-eating bacteria no cause for panic: Despite scary headlines by the score, most people don't have to fear that they'll be the next victim of the so-called flesh-eating bacteria disease, experts say.
Your coverage may get much better under health reform: Starting in 2014, policies that are sold directly to individuals must cover at least 60 percent of medical costs. They must also include a broader range of benefits, including treatment for pre-existing illnesses.
Barnes: A monument to gonorrhea prevention?: Dr. Albert Coombs Barnes, a chemist, developed an eye-drop solution that was administered to newborns.
More care urged for kids who self-injure: Researchers suggest that more reaching-out is necessary to prevent self-inflicted injuries from becoming irreparable.
Amazon Tribe Gives Clues to Heart-Healthy Lifestyles: Investigating peoples who still follow a hunter-gatherer lifestyle is giving new insights into how diet and lifestyle affect the heart as humans age.
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