Ethan D’Amato was born with a rare genetic condition that causes tumors to grow randomly across his body, but the…
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Promise seen for wireless pacemakers placed without surgery
Researchers are reporting encouraging results for a new generation of pacemakers— miniature, wireless ones that can be implanted through a…
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A hospital is not liable for a worker’s Facebook post that included a screenshot of a patient’s medical records showing…
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Advising people about heart risk genes helped cut cholesterol: study
CHICAGO – People who were told their genetic risk for heart disease had lower levels of LDL, the so-called bad…
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What to know before you exercise in cold weather
If you’ve ever exercised in the cold, you know the sensations. Your muscles feel tighter. Your toes and hands go…
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Women less aware of heart attack risks, treatments
According to two new studies, young women may be less aware than men about the warning signs of heart disease…
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Russia to double spending on HIV care next year
Russia will double its spending on HIV care and prevention next year in the face of a growing epidemic, the…
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College students lax about washing their hands
College students may not be washing their hands properly, according to researchers who found that more than half of the…
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‘Australia’s fattest man’ reveals how he lost half his body weight
Andre Nasr, once nicknamed “Australia’s fattest man,” revealed on a nationwide broadcast Sunday night that he had lost nearly half…
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Mothers may be unwilling to believe their children are obese
Many mothers are more willing to recognize their own obesity than to see it in their child, which could hinder…
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