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Minorities hit hard by Alzheimer’s
Video: A new report suggests blacks and Hispanics are at greater risk than whites for developing dementia.
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Baby slings to get warning after deaths
Those popular and fashionable infant carriers that parents can sling around their chests to carry their baby may cause suffocating, some safety advocates say. Full story
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Obama appeals for support on health care
President Barack Obama ratcheted up his attacks against insurance companies Monday in a last-ditch attempt to get a reluctant public and skittish Democrats behind his health overhaul legislation.
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Tax soda, pizza to cut obesity, researchers say
U.S. researchers estimate that an 18 percent tax on pizza and soda can push down U.S. adults' calorie intake enough to lower their average weight by 5 pounds per year.
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7 ways to lose weight like a guy
He drops pounds overnight, but you gain weight just by glancing at a doughnut. Here are seven of his habits you should steal.
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NYT: Flu shots in kids provide ‘herd immunity’
Although previous studies have demonstrated what scientists call “herd immunity,” none have been so incontrovertible as a study of farming colonies in Canada.
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New advice on prostate cancer test: Weigh risks
New advice from the American Cancer Society puts a sharper focus on the risks of prostate cancer screening, emphasizing that annual testing can lead to unnecessary biopsies and treatments that do more harm than good.
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Living together leads to marriage for most
Fifty-one percent of couples who cohabit get married within three years, according to a new government report. And contrary to past dogma, those who get married after living together don't have higher divorce rates.
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Obesity and depression are a two-way street
People who are obese are at increased risk of becoming depressed, and people who are depressed are at increased risk of becoming obese, Dutch researchers have found.
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Britain may force owners to microchip dogs
British dog owners may be forced to microchip their pets and take out insurance, part of a proposed crackdown on the country's dangerous canines.
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Too much exercise can lead to overuse injuries
Breaking up your fitness routine is hard to do. But it's crucial for avoiding the bigger heartache of overuse injury, fitness experts say.
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Tenn. woman pleads guilty to faking breast cancer
A Tennessee woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to faking breast cancer in a scam that netted thousands of dollars worth of sick leave donated by her City Hall co-workers and money from a church and other charities.
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Chewing gum smacks of wrinkle risks
It freshens our breath and helps us quit smoking, but some cosmetic surgeons believe chewing gum does one more thing: It gives us wrinkles.
