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Trial drug may help smokers kick butts

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:23:22 EST

When Katherine Frazier was a teenager in the '60s, smoking was the "in" thing to do. Fast-forward 40 years: Frazier, 57, still smokes but wants to quit. Soon she may have a new tool at her disposal: her own immune system.

8 basic diabetes questions answered

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:36:06 EST

Nearly 24 million Americans have diabetes; another 57 million have prediabetes. And, the CDC estimates that if the diabetes epidemic continues, one in three Americans will develop it in his or her lifetime. Here are some answers to the most common questions.

Treating trauma victims may cause its own trauma

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:48:33 EST

As they listen to tales of life's worst moments, they may absorb some of their patients' suffering. Who protects the mental health of our mental health professionals?

Lower cholesterol may lessen risk of some cancers

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:27:37 EST

Most people know that healthy cholesterol levels can help protect your heart. But new research suggests another potential benefit: a lower risk of developing some types of cancer.

House narrowly passes health care bill

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:23:32 EST

The House of Representatives passed a sweeping health care bill Saturday night with a tight vote of 220-215, making it the biggest expansion of health care coverage since Medicare was created more than 40 years ago.

Respirator or face mask? Best shield still debated

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:52:16 EST

A preliminary report suggesting that N95 respirators -- filtering devices worn over the mouth and nose -- protect against swine flu better than surgical face masks seems to be incorrect, researchers revealed during a meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA).

The artificial hand that can 'feel'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:33:26 EST

Researchers are working on a breakthrough in artificial limb technology -- a prosthetic hand that can actually feel.

Obesity linked to 100,000 cancer cases annually

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:58:42 EST

More than 100,000 cases of cancer each year are caused by excess body fat, according to a report released Thursday in Washington.

Study: Heart failure may worsen with statins

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:13:03 EST

It's widely known that cholesterol-lowering statins can benefit patients with heart disease, but a new study suggests they may actually harm some people with heart failure.

House health care bill gets 2 major backers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:11:34 EST

The AARP will endorse the House Democratic leadership's bill to overhaul health care, according to a Democratic source with direct knowledge of the plan.