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Worldwide Measles Deaths Drop Dramatically
They plunged 74 percent from 2000 to 2007, report shows
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Cervical Cancer Vaccine Well Tolerated
Reactions such as hives called 'idiosyncratic,' study finds
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Binge Drinking Clogs Arteries With Plaque
Immune cells stick inside blood vessels causing inflammation, blockage, study finds
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Doctors Issue New Neuropathy Test Guidelines
Common nerve problem best diagnosed with combination of assessments, researchers say
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Blood Pressure Pill Combo More Effective Than Diuretics
Study suggests need to change therapeutic guidelines
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Bogus Stem Cell Therapies Sold on Internet
New guidelines are aimed at combating less responsible uses, claims, experts say
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Latest Breast Imaging Techniques Offer New Views
Neither will replace mammography for screening yet, experts say
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Report Confirms Source of Contaminated Heparin
A man-made chemical was added to the blood thinner imported from China
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Hepatitis C Therapy Useless for Some
Those who don't respond at first not helped by maintenance treatment, study shows
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School-Based Program Can Change Kids' Lives
A Seattle project was linked to better education, mental health 15 years later
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More High-Risk Women Preempt Breast Cancer
Growing number with genetic, familial susceptibilities opt for double mastectomy
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Another Study Warns of Risk From Cardiac Surgery Drug
Patients given Trasylol have a higher death risk, data review finds
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Rapid Response Teams Don't Cut Hospital Heart Attacks, Death Rates
Money may be better spent in other areas, experts say
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Economy Driving Women to Skimp on Health Care: Poll
And that can affect whole families, experts point out
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Car Cell Phone Use More Hazardous Than Chat With Passengers
Fellow occupants can help keep driving safe, research shows
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