Tackling The Crisis In Black Men's Health
A series of conferences around the nation are trying to find ways to improve the overall health of a community in crisis: African-American men.
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Over 40% in US Use Prescription Drugs
More than 40 percent of the population is taking at least one prescription drug and one person in every six takes three or more, the government says.
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Rebuilding Your Esteem And Your Life
In an age of extreme makeovers and instant gratification, one Bay Area woman is promoting the idea that real change takes time, and the best place to begin, is with your own self-esteem.
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Hidden Health Hazards Of The Holidays
Along with all the fun of the holiday season this time of year also brings with it some health risks, some in areas you would never suspect. Three new studies out show what you need to look out for.
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New Research Model May Benefit Millions
The search for new medical treatments is often a slow, laborious process. One Bay Area man decided to do something about it. What he came up with could have enormous implications for millions.
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Obesity Can Make Heartbeat Irregular
With the holiday eating season here a new study has a timely warning about the dangers of obesity. This study says being overweight can pose an unexpected risk to your heart.
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Is FDA Failing to Keep Medicine Safe?
Are the people who ensure the safety of medications failing us? That's the question after an FDA drug safety expert named five common medications that he says pose a big health risk to the public.
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Computer, Autism, The Pill News
Spending too much time in front of a computer can be putting your eyes at risk for a serious health condition. Plus the link between the immune system and autism and why the birth control pill is good for women's knees.
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Cell Phone Towers Spread Signals, Fears
More than 100 million Americans have cell phones. Some people find it hard to imagine life without them. But the proliferation of cell phones is helping fuel a decades-old controversy, are electromagnetic waves safe?
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Toxic Shock Syndrome Rare, Deadly
A Milpitas family is dealing with the sudden death of their teenage daughter who died of toxic shock syndrome. It's a rare, but serious problem that many people wrongly believe is a thing of the past.
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Lack of Sleep Raises Risk of Obesity
Weight-loss experts have a novel prescription for people who want to shed pounds: Get some sleep. A very large study has found a surprising link between sleeping and obesity.
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Robot Tries Its Hand At Surgery
A new generation of surgeons is promising much better results for female patients. But forget about a warm bedside manner. That's because they are robots.
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Race-Specific Treatments Controversial
A new treatment for heart disease is generating a lot of controversy. That's because the two-drug approach could become the first therapy approved that specifically targets a particular race.
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Family Knowledge Can Lower Health Risk
A key step in reducing your risk of a problem is to first identify the problem. That's the idea behind a new program the surgeon general is promoting, one aimed at helping people understand their family medical history.
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Reduced Dose Flu Shots Just As Good
Some local hospitals have already seen the first cases of flu this year. The good news is that the vaccine seems to be effective against this strain. And three new studies are also giving reason for optimism.
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Can Prop 71 Live Up To Its Promise?
In an election where many races were close, there was one initiative that never seemed in doubt from the moment polls closed. That was Proposition 71, the stem cell research initiative.
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Shortage Of Infant Flu Vaccine
There are reports of another flu vaccine shortage this year. This time it's children who are affected, because there is not enough mercury-free vaccine to meet the demand.
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