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Almost half of new vets seek disability

America's newest veterans are filing for disability benefits at a historic rate, claiming to be the most medically and mentally troubled generation of former troops the nation has ever seen. Full story

Kidney stone rate doubles in last 16 years

Emergency rooms designed for the older set

U.S. may speed approval of 'breakthrough' drugs

UK doc survey: Deny treatment to smokers, obese

FDA focuses on tracking drugs after approval

1 in 4 Americans without health coverage, study finds

VA to add nearly 2,000 to mental health staff

No proof bad gums cause heart trouble, experts say

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Notre Dame, Catholic groups challenge birth control rule

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