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HIV Drugs May Be Tied to Early Aging
Older class of antiretroviral meds appears to damage DNA, study finds.More from Health News
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Surge in Americans Treated for Prescription Painkiller Abuse
But 2009 report shows a decline in U.S. admissions for methamphetamine, cocaine
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Multiple Readings Necessary to Determine Blood Pressure
Before changing hypertension drugs, doctors should consider results from home monitoring, researchers say.
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Men's Waistlines Could Be Key to Health
Forty inches put most men in risk zone for serious illnesses, experts say.
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U.S. Found to Be Losing Ground in Life Expectancy
Some Mississippi women can expect to die younger than women in El Salvador, new report claimsHealth News
FDA Issues New Rules on Sunscreens
Label changes include curbs on certain products claiming to be 'sunblocks' and cancer-preventing.
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Head-Cooling Cap Eases Insomnia, Study Finds
Sleeptime device was associated with a greater amount of deep, restorative sleep, researchers say.
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Scientists Identify Genes Linked to Migraines
Inheriting one of 3 gene variants raises risk for severe headaches by up to 15 percent, researchers say.
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Poll: Little Support for GOP Plan to Privatize Medicare
Survey respondents suggest lowering fees paid to drug companies, hospitals and doctors
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Hot Topics: The Battle Against Rampant Ageism
Society's bias against older people will lessen as boomers age, one expert predicts at this week's TED event in San Francisco..
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Experts Say Hormone Replacement Generally Safe in Short-Term
But treatment should be customized for each woman, new guidelines say.
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Alzheimer's Brain Scans May Be Available This Year
But detection remains questionable, expert says, while treatment is still elusive.
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Study: Cancer Patients Struggle as Drug Costs Soar
Many with insurance can't afford out-of-pocket expenses for meds, copays, researchers say
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Woman's Wrinkles May Predict Risk of Fractures
Aging skin could hold clues to bone density, but experts have doubts.
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