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That's ten million in all, researchers estimate. As the number of people with the disease increases, do does the burden on caregivers. But the Alzheimer's Association says effective treatments may be on the horizon. More...




Mutant Form Of Cold Virus Can Kill

Concern Grows Over Bug Blamed In 10 Deaths And At Least 140 Illnesses n 4 States

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What Makes Teens Happy?

Recent Survey Finds Being With Family And Friends Tops List Of What Teens Find Meaningful

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Obesity Nears Smoking As Cancer-Causer

"Eye-Opener" Major Report Analyzed 7,000 Clinical Trials And Took 5 Years To Complete

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Woman Has Needless Double Mastectomy, Sues

Botched Lab Diagnosis Prompts Cancer-Free Single Mom To Have Surgery



Diabetes Meds' Heart Risks In Focus

Studies Evaluate Concerns About Avandia, Actos; Should Avandia Be Yanked?



Extreme Reactions To Medications Way Up

Study: Deaths, Severe Complications More Than Doubled From 1998-2005

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Study: ADHD Being Missed In Many Kids

Research Suggests It's Under-Diagnosed And Frequently Misdiagnosed And Untreated

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Vitamins May Be No Match For Mother Nature

Study Found Heart Disease Is Reduced By Eating Fruits And Vegetables, Not Taking Pills

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New Evidence Prevention Is Best Medicine

Report: More Americans Following 5 Basic Steps Would Save Over 100,000 Lives Each Year

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Keeping Kids Out Of Hot Cars

An Associated Press Study Found That More Children Are Dying After Being Left Unattended



A Fresh Look At Breast Cancer Treatments

Researchers Studied Breast Cancer Treatment Effectiveness

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Report: Vitamin C Nearly Useless Vs. Colds

Senay: Review Of 30 Past Studies Finds It Has No Significant Preventive Effect For Most People

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A Call For More Newborn Screening

March Of Dimes President Dr. Jennifer Howse Discusses The Need For Mandatory Newborn Baby Screening

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Study: Sharp Drop In Heart Disease Deaths

Death Rates Have Been Cut In Half Since 1980 Because Of Treatment And Lifestyle

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