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Under the new health law, insurance companies can no longer pay less for emergency care at “out of network” hospitals.
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Belly fat linked to dementia, study shows
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A loving mother who kisses her child's boo-boos can help calm the stress hormones that can lead to chronic illness, a new study suggests
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Shadows may distract autistic children
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Sex hormone explains higher liver cancer risk in men
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A heart attack shouldn't kill your sex life
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Belly fat linked to dementia, study shows
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Gadgets for pets on the go
Inventive entrepreneurs unleashed a plethora of great gadgets and innovative accessories at the recent Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Fla., designed for hassle-free to travel with pets.
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Congress urges attention to youth concussions
Young people who suffer concussions are at greater risk of long-term physical and mental consequences, lawmakers were told Thursday at a hearing on head injuries to high school athletes.
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Ovarian cancer screening shows promise
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