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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..More from Health News
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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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Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets May Not Pose Risk to Arteries
Short-term studies found no harm to vascular health.
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Heart Patients With Stents
Giving fish oil capsules along with standard care made clots easier to break up, researchers found.Health News
It's Not Just Fat: Hip Bones Widen With Age, Too
Pelvic bones may continue to grow up to age 79, increasing a person's weight and waist size, researchers find.
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Take Steps to Prevent Pulmonary Embolisms
It's important to move around after surgery and on long flights, expert says.
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Special Tinted Glasses May Stymie Migraines
Study found some sufferers who wore them weren't bothered by visually disturbing patterns.
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Regular Walks May Protect Prostate Cancer Patients
Study found those who took brisk walks lowered chances of disease progression and death.
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Cancer Patients Benefit From Access to Medical Records
Study finds it boosts their satisfaction and trust in treatment
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Coffee May Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer
Six cups a day could reduce odds for the advanced disease, study finds.
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How to Get Retiree Health Insurance Before 65
There are several ways to maintain health coverage until you qualify for Medicare.
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