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An arthritis diagnosis increases the risk of falling into poverty, according to an Australian study. Arthritis is a very debilitating…
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Weight-loss surgery may help curb urinary incontinence
Weight-loss surgery may help reduce urinary incontinence in extremely obese people, a study suggests. Researchers followed nearly 2,500 obese men…
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Obesity link to prostate cancer may vary by race
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