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More women opt for mastectomies to beat cancer odds

They look healthy. But more and more women are getting mastectomies to counter a hidden risk.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 04:00pm EDT

Women have new options for breast cancer surgery

New options for breast cancer surgery treat women faster, gentler and preserve more tissue

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 02:32pm EDT

Va. council honors innovative caregiver programs

Commonwealth Council on Aging honors innovative caregiver programs in Virginia

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 01:19pm EDT

Boogaard family sues NHL for son's death

Family of Derek Boogaard sues NHL for son's death, says it is to blame for brain damage

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 11:20am EDT

Computer games may help reverse brain aging

A new government study finds that cognitive-training computer games can reverse aging in the brain.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 10:18am EDT

CNN's Zoraida Sambolin is getting mastectomy

CNN anchor Zoraida Sambolin says she has breast cancer, getting a double mastectomy

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 09:48am EDT

Huge drug cost disparities seen in health overhaul

Cancer patients and others taking pricey drugs could pay thousands in health overhaul plans

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 09:10am EDT

Defend yourself: Self-defense dos, don'ts and classes

Getting fit doesn't just help improve your physical image, it can also help you to stay safe.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 08:57am EDT

France confirms 2nd case of SARS-related virus

France confirms 2nd SARS-related virus case _ hospital roommate of initial patient

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 08:20am EDT

Higher prices for MS drug help drug firm Merck

Germany's Merck KGaA sees profit rise 54 percent in Q1 helped by higher prices for key drug

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 07:40am EDT

Saudi Arabia: 4 news cases of SARS-linked virus

Saudi Arabia reports 4 new cases of SARS-linked virus

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 06:01am EDT

West Nile virus: Protect yourself from this mosquito-transmitted illness

Last year turned out to be the worst year in more than a decade for West Nile virus, and as the summer approaches people are being warned to protect themselves.

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 05:54am EDT

Guide to Philadelphia abortion doctor murder case

A look at the case of Kermit Gosnell, Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of 3 baby deaths

Tuesday - 05/14/2013, 02:51am EDT

Govt stops study seeking to prevent type of stroke

Govt stops study as invasive therapy to prevent rare bleeding stroke appears riskier than meds

Monday - 05/13/2013, 08:40pm EDT

Utah to be first to use dual-model health exchange

Feds approve Utah to become first state to use dual-model health insurance marketplace

Monday - 05/13/2013, 07:34pm EDT

Texas teacher's cancer fight inspires students

Suburban Dallas middle school teacher who has cancer inspires students while teaching science

Monday - 05/13/2013, 06:39pm EDT

All you need to get ready for bathing suit season is a beach towel

Dr. Oz, The Daily Dose

Monday - 05/13/2013, 05:31pm EDT

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You can't lose weight from an isolated body region

Dr. Drew, One Minute Clinic

Monday - 05/13/2013, 05:29pm EDT

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Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder

Dr. Drew, One Minute Clinic

Monday - 05/13/2013, 05:28pm EDT

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Hospital to probe East German medical trials

Hospital to probe alleged medical trials on unwitting East German patients

Monday - 05/13/2013, 04:20pm EDT
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