When a 2-year-old returned sick from a visit to India, U.S. doctors suspected tuberculosis even though standard tests said no.…
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Man’s drunken lake dive bursts his bladder
A day of beer and boating went sour for one young man in Maine, who ended up bursting his bladder…
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Hospital-owned physician practices linked to higher prices
Outpatient care may cost more when hospitals own the medical practices or employ the physicians, a U.S. study suggests. Hospital…
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When is fainting serious? Hospitals try to crack the riddle
Fainting can be a frightening and dangerous experience, sending as many as four million people to the emergency room each…
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Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease isn’t easy under the best of circumstances, but it may be much…
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Zip line popularity soars along with injuries, study finds
Injuries from zip line accidents have soared along with the popularity of an activity that hurtles riders through the air,…
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Panel backs aspirin for heart health in only certain adults
A government task force says a daily low-dose aspirin could help certain people in their 50s and 60s prevent a…
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Doctors recommend early exposure to prevent peanut allergies
CHICAGO – A pediatricians’ group is recommending that infants at high risk of peanut allergies be given foods containing peanuts…
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Medical journal essay exposes doctors’ inappropriate behavior
Two shocking accounts of doctors behaving inappropriately while their patients were under anesthesia came to light in an essay published…
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Military kids may be more apt to smoke, drink and carry guns
Teens with parents or caregivers in the military may be more likely to drink, smoke, and carry weapons than other…
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