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  Some Republicans Voice Concerns About Senate Replacement for Obamacare

  Conservatives say it doesn't go far enough, moderates say it goes too far

  • Posted June 23, 2017
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  Can Smartphone Use Bring on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

  Maybe, especially for folks who spend more than 5 hours a day on their...

  • Posted June 23, 2017
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  Many Doctors Silent on Cost of Cancer Care

  Topic is often ignored, even though 'financial toxicity' is a growing concern, researcher says

  • Posted June 22, 2017
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  Raise the Smoking Age to 21? Most Kids Fine With That

  Study found two-thirds of U.S. teens endorse such a move by states

  • Posted June 19, 2017
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  The Doctor Will (Virtually) See You Now

  Using telehealth for health care

  • Posted June 8, 2017
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  Do You Have ‘Social Jet Lag?’

  Throwing your sleep schedule off to party on weekends may be hard on your...

  • Posted June 7, 2017
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  Can Drug Company Perks Sway Cancer Docs’ Prescriptions?

  Even relatively small payments seemed to make a difference, researchers report

  • Posted June 6, 2017
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  Reporting Symptoms Online to Docs Helps Cancer Patients Live Longer

  Study found technology works because it cuts lag time between problems and care team's...

  • Posted June 4, 2017
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  The Cost of Bike Crashes in U.S. Tops $24 Billion a Year

  Study suggests more street accidents, older bikers are boosting expenses

  • Posted June 2, 2017
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  Overcharging Common in U.S. Emergency Rooms

  Minorities and uninsured are most often victims of 'price gouging', study contends

  • Posted June 2, 2017
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  Zika’s Set to Return to Mainland U.S., But Budget Cuts Threaten Response

  Health experts warn that less federal funding will make it hard to battle the...

  • Posted June 2, 2017
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  Compression Tights Won’t Trim Running Times

  While they kept muscles from vibrating, fatigue still set in, study finds

  • Posted June 2, 2017
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  Mummy DNA Gives Clues to Egypt’s Long History

  Foreign conquest didn't have big impact on genetics of ancient or modern Egyptians, study...

  • Posted May 31, 2017
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  1 in 4 Nursing Home Residents Has Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

  More infection-prevention education and policies are needed, study findings suggest

  • Posted May 31, 2017
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