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Acclaimed film critic Roger Ebert said he's been diagnosed with cancer again and that he will scale back his prolific writing of movie reviews while undergoing radiation treatment.
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.
Only 11 percent of the 79 million Americans with prediabetes aware they have the condition.
Both helped shed pounds, but vigorous exercise produced better long-term results
It's a great youth sport, but beware the possible injuries, doctor advises
Distance rather than speed reaps the benefits, researchers say
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.
But not those with a receding hairline, say Japanese investigators who analyzed previous research
The Food and Drug Administration must make emergency contraceptives available to girls of all ages within 30 days, a federal judge has ruled.
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