Enlarge this image The newer 3D mammograms provide a more detailed picture of the breast tissue, leading to more precise detection of…
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Enlarge this image A nurse prepares the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at the Rockland County Health Department in Haverstraw, N.Y. Several…
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A Rise In Depression Among Teens And Young Adults Could Be Linked To Social Media Use
by Patti Neighmond March 14, 2019Enlarge this image During the era that social media and smartphones has risen, depression and stress among young people has also risen.…
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Walk Your Dog, But Watch Your Footing: Bone Breaks Are On The Rise
by Patti Neighmond March 11, 2019Enlarge this image For most of us, the benefits of a walk greatly outweigh the risks, doctors say. Get off the couch…
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States Move To Restrict Parents’ Refusal To Vaccinate Their Kids
by Patti Neighmond February 28, 2019Enlarge this image A combination vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella protects kids against all three illnesses with one shot. Courtney Perry/The…
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Racial Disparities In Cancer Incidence And Survival Rates Are Narrowing
by Patti Neighmond February 15, 2019Enlarge this image Dramatic decreases in deaths from lung cancer among African-Americans were particularly notable, according to the American Cancer Society. Siri…
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To Prevent Pregnancy-Related Depression, At-Risk Women Advised To Get Counseling
by Patti Neighmond February 12, 2019Enlarge this image New recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force call for doctors to identify patients at risk of depression…
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Giving Medicine To Young Children? Getting The Dose Right Is Tricky
by Patti Neighmond February 11, 2019Enlarge this image If you fear your child may have taken or received too much medicine, call the national poison control hotline…