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Child Who Cries During Urination Puzzles Doctors

A little girl in England seemed perfectly fine except for one thing: her eyes welled up with tears every time she peed. In fact, a rare situation in ...
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Many Repeat Breast Cancer Surgeries Could Be Unnecessary

One out of every four women who undergo breast-conserving surgery to remove breast cancer will be called back for more surgery, a new study finds. Moreover, the chance ...
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Belly Fat May Be Worse than Obesity for Heart Disease Risk

People who are normal weight but carry extra fat around their belly have a higher risk of dying from heart disease than obese people, a new study suggests. ...
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Are You SAD? How to Tell if it’s Seasonal Affective Disorder

It’s not uncommon to feel a dull lethargy engulfing you during the winter months. Some might call it “cabin fever,” some label it the “winter blues” and some ...
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est Your Knowledge: How Much Do You Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder?

First described as a medical condition in 1984, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is now listed by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as a type of ...
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The Healthy Geezer: Is Excessive Sweating Normal?

Question: I’m a healthy 71-year-old woman and I sweat a lot. I was wondering if it’s something I should discuss with my doctor. Answer: Heavy sweating, or perspiration, ...
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Energy Drinks Switch from ‘Supplement’ to ‘Beverage’: Are They Safer?

Some energy drink companies are changing the way they market their products, deciding to sell them as beverages rather than dietary supplements, which will mean a change in ...
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Violent TV Linked to Kids’ Sleep Problems

Letting young children watch violent TV programs may interfere with their sleep, a new study suggests. The results show that watching TV programs during the day that depict ...
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Young Couch Potatoes Open Door to Future Heart Disease

For kids, too much time spent in front of a computer or TV screen can lead to narrowed arteries in the back of the eyes — an early ...
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The Best Apps for Your Health, Part 1: Calorie Counters

Had a New Year’s resolution to get healthier? Whether your goal is still going strong or imploded two weeks ago, there was probably an app for that. Smartphone ...
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