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Breast Cancer Genetic Testing Gets Covered by Health Care Reform

By Mark Schweizer

12 days ago

Genetic testing for breast cancer will be covered under the Affordable Care Act, potentially saving women who need the test thousands of dollars. Today (March 6), Myriad Genetics, ...

Genetic Tests Debate: Is Too Much Info Bad for Your Health?

By Mark Schweizer

12 days ago

Hoping to find any disease susceptibilities lurking in her genes, 21-year-old Lee — who goes by the nickname “Zlyoga” on YouTube — spit into a container and posted ...

Blood Test Shows Promise in Detecting Alzheimer’s

By Mark Schweizer

12 days ago

Researchers may be closer to developing a new blood test that screens the blood for markers of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Unlike previous attempts at ...

5 Health Problems Linked to Energy Drinks

By Mark Schweizer

12 days ago

Concerns over the potentially harmful effects of energy drinks, especially when they’re combined with alcohol, have been growing in recent years. A story in the New York Times ...

Is Eating Chocolate Every Day Good for You?

By Mark Schweizer

12 days ago

“The Healthy Geezer” answers questions about health and aging in his weekly column. Question: I eat a little chocolate every day. How bad is that for me? Answer: ...

Troops Exposed to Hidden Caffeine in Supplements, Study Says

By Mark Schweizer

12 days ago

Soldiers who take dietary supplements in hopes of enhancing their performance may unknowingly expose themselves to high levels of caffeine that could cause more harm than good, a ...

5 ‘Hidden’ Sources of Caffeine

By Mark Schweizer

12 days ago

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that it will take a closer look at the health effects of caffeine, which can be found in a ...

Raw Milk Sickened Scores Despite Inspections

By Mark Schweizer

12 days ago

Even under the best circumstances, unpasteurized milk can make people sick, a new report concludes. In one of the biggest outbreaks of campylobacter bacteria seen nationally in recent ...

Yearly Physicals Deemed ‘Meaningless’ for Healthy People

By Mark Schweizer

12 days ago

Even when healthy, some people religiously head to the doctor every year for a physical exam, which is often covered by health insurance. But a new review from ...

How Energy Drinks May Affect Kids’ Hearts

By Mark Schweizer

12 days ago

Energy drinks hold no benefit for children, and may not be safe for children’s hearts, experts say. The drinks can contain not only high amounts of caffeine but ...

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Breast Cancer Genetic Testing Gets Covered by Health Care Reform

Genetic Tests Debate: Is Too Much Info Bad for Your Health?

Blood Test Shows Promise in Detecting Alzheimer’s

5 Health Problems Linked to Energy Drinks

Is Eating Chocolate Every Day Good for You?

Troops Exposed to Hidden Caffeine in Supplements, Study Says

5 ‘Hidden’ Sources of Caffeine

Raw Milk Sickened Scores Despite Inspections

Yearly Physicals Deemed ‘Meaningless’ for Healthy People

How Energy Drinks May Affect Kids’ Hearts

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