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That poses a significant barrier to the treatment of obesity, researchers say

1 in 5 thought child wouldn't listen to advice on the issue, but research suggests otherwise

Patients wait an average of five hours in the ER before being admitted to the ICU, study finds

Experts explain what motivates some to flirt with Mother Nature's wrath while most run for cover

Years of braces and surgery couldn't keep Stacy Lewis from becoming the best in her sport

Wear the correct shoes

Consider allergy severity

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Some popular brands associated with high blood sugar levels in study, but odds of problems are low

Diners underestimated by as much as 500 calories in study

Treatment is harmless to normal cells but attacks cancer cells; finding is preliminary, researche...

Seniors taking them had side effect that has been linked to glaucoma, small study finds

High blood pressure, other complications seen in adolescence

In studies, patients sometimes saw anger in a 'neutral' face and reacted to that threat

Many health departments have altered treatment practices; CDC officials working to solve the pro...

Skin cancer drug had no effect on brain plaques in mice, three separate research teams report

Itch is a sensation distinct from others, such as pain, researchers say

Physical activity helps them do better academically and socially, experts say

Mothers with deficiency had kids with lower IQs and reading ability, researchers say

But simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report

Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small...

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Since 1991, rate has dropped by nearly half, health officials find

Girls and obese children are likelier to take advantage of this knowledge

Suggestions for people with a private well

Keep skin cool and dry

One million cancer deaths avoided since 1990s, group says

Toes are a favorite spot for these microscopic organisms

Higher blood levels of a beneficial hormone seen in those who took the omega-3 supplements

Hypothyroidism impact varies by race, with blacks at increased risk of death, findings suggest

They are 36 percent more likely to struggle with weight later in life, researchers report

An aging population could double expenditures, American Heart Association says

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Those exposed before age 5 are most vulnerable, study finds

Researchers looked at whether change in U.S. donor criteria made a difference

Patients thought to have lung condition were re-evaluated in small study

Go for regular eye exams

Suggestions to spruce up your meals