Today's Headlines
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Newer Prostate Cancer Treatment Similar to Traditional Surgery
But researchers found patients wanted minimally invasive procedure more often, despite drawbacks
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Protective Eyewear Key to Sports Safety
Kids and pros need to play smart to avoid devastating vision injuries, group says
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Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk
Study found high intake of compound in fried foods, snacks, coffee upped chances of disease
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Demanding Jobs May Pay Cognitive Dividends in Retirement
Intellectual demands reap mental benefits regardless of age or education, study finds
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Drug-Coated Stents Still Spark Debate
Doctors divided on the risks posed by the artery-opening devices
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Fighting a Fungus That Thrives on Tomatoes
Scientists find disease-resistant gene wards off fusarium wilt on leaves
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Flavonoids May Help Treat Alzheimer's
Compounds found in fruits and vegetables reduced brain plaques in mouse experiments
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Group B Strep Down Among Newborns, Up Among Adults
Study calls vaccination trials for mothers, new treatments for elderly a priority
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Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD
They're twice as likely to have suffered from depression before the diagnosis
FDA Approvals
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Amitiza Treats Irritable Bowel With Constipation
Approved for women 18 and older
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Device Approved to Assess Arterial Plaque
Helps doctors evaluate heart attack risk
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Relistor Helps Ease Painkiller-Related Constipation
For people who use ongoing opioid therapy
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Gloves Made From New Form of Latex Approved
May benefit health workers, patients allergic to traditional latex
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Cimzia Sanctioned to Treat Crohn's Disease
For people who haven't responded to standard therapies
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Compact Heart Assist Device Approved
HeartMate II helps weakened heart for those awaiting transplant