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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month - Statement by HHS Secretary...

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month - Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

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Pandemic H1N1 Flu Killed Far More Than Reported: Study

Scientists now estimate 2009 toll was 15 times higher, with majority of fatalities in Africa and southeast Asia.

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Lung Cancer Deaths Rise Among 'Boomer' Women in South

Researchers see link to targeted tobacco marketing to young women in the 60's and lax state laws.

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Limited Radiation May Help Some Kids With Lymphoma

Therapy increased progression-free survival in children who responded well to chemo, study says.

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Clot-Busting Stroke Drug Safe for Many Who Take Warfarin

Study finds emergency use of tPA is warranted for these patients, within certain parameters.

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Exercise Program Boosts Health After Lung Transplant: Study

Training regimen linked to improved strength, mobility and heart health a year after surgery.

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Newer 'Second-Line' Diabetes Drug May Outperform Older Meds

In study, linagliptin worked as well as sulfonylureas but had fewer side effects.

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Eating Vegetables May Protect Pancreas, Study Suggests

4 servings a day cut risk of acute pancreatitis by 44% compared to 1 helping, researchers say.

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40 Million Americans Addicted to Cigarettes, Alcohol or Drugs

About 16 percent of Americans aged 12 and older are hooked.

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Flu Cases From County Fair Traced to Pigs

But this strain isn't very contagious, CDC says.

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Could Germs on Your Skin Be Good for You?

Mouse study suggests they prime the immune system to fight infections.

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Weight Control Can Cut Women's Diabetes Risk, Study Shows

Exercise and healthy diet paid off regardless of race.

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Smoking Tied to Risk for Hepatitis Return After Liver Transplant

Study findings indicate even ex-smokers were more likely to be re-infected within 1 year.

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Sex Life of Diabetic Women May Suffer

Many taking insulin report problems achieving orgasm, study finds.

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Health Tip: If You've Broken a Toe

Visit your doctor, pronto

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Scientists Uncover Gene Variation Linked to Melanoma

'RAC1' mutation found in tumors on sun-exposed skin.

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Scientists ID New Gene Linked to Vision Loss in Infants

18 genes now associated with Leber congenital amaurosis, a rare inherited retinal disease.

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Zaltrap Approved for Advanced Colorectal Cancer

Zaltrap Approved for Advanced Colorectal Cancer

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Trauma Patients at Higher Risk of Dying of Hypothermia: Study

Paramedics can help by controlling IV temperature and heating ambulance, researcher says.

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For Colorado Family, It's Allergies All Around

Kids avoid long list of foods, but not athletic lifestyle.

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