At Yosemite National Park in California, most accidental deaths are water-related, with people trying to cool off or take pictures,…
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12 hospitals that might make you sicker
On an average day, about 1 in every 25 hospital patients gets sick from the hospital itself. How? By contracting…
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How telehealth can save you money and trouble
Going to the doctor can be frustrating: It costs money and time, and often very little of that time is…
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Psychiatrist coping with immune deficiency counsels others with chronic disease
Every three weeks, Dr. Jennifer Pate, 47, receives life-saving intravenous immunoglobulin infusions. Without them, her immune system is defenseless against…
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The discovery of cells in the brain that act as the body’s internal global positioning system, which won three scientists…
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Researchers find potential blood marker for pancreatic cancer
Extremely high levels of amino acids in the bloodstream have been linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according…
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Health myth: Generic medications are ineffective
The U.S. health care system—and, in turn, American consumers—stand to save billions on prescription drugs just by switching from brand…
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