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Extra Exercise Could Help Depressed Smokers Quit: Study

Quitting smoking is harder for people with depression, according to a new review. Depression can make it more difficult to ride out the anxiety,...

Why Private Patient Advocates Really Do Make a Difference in One’s Health Care

Aprivate patient advocate pro-actively guides a patient and their loved ones through the increasingly complex and fragmented health care system. Private patient advocates educate...

‘Ice Man’ Mummy May Have Been at Risk of Heart Disease

Roaming the high Alps more than 5,000 years ago, the individual whose preserved mummy became famous as the "Ice Man" no doubt had a...

Ebola Patient Dr Kent Brantly Arrives in U.S., May Be Improving

Dr Kent Brantly, one of two Americans stricken with the Ebola virus in the West Africa nation of Liberia, was delivered Saturday morning to...

Ebola Patient Dr Kent Brantly Arrives in U.S., May Be Improving

Dr Kent Brantly, one of two Americans stricken with the Ebola virus in the West Africa nation of Liberia, was delivered Saturday morning to...

Cholesterol Drugs May Speed Healing After Surgery

Recovery time after surgery may be reduced for patients taking the cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins, according to a new study. The study's Irish...

Genes May Be Key to Language Delay in Kids

Twins' genes may play a greater role in language delay than their environment, according to a new study. Researchers found more evidence that language...

High-Salt Diets Could Double Risk of Heart Woes for Diabetics

Risk even greater for people whose diabetes isn't well-controlled, study finds Adiet loaded with salt is associated with double the risk of heart attack...

Painful, Itchy Patches Could Be Sign of Skin Cancer

But it's likely to be the non-melanoma type, dermatologist says Painful or itchy skin lesions could be a warning sign of skin cancer, researchers...

Lyme Disease Epidemic in Hamptons Grows

Officials mount a campaign to fight against ticks in the Hamptons as dozens of children and adults are diagnosed with Lyme disease every day....

Study: Extreme Obesity Shortens LIfespan More Than Smoking

That obesity can cut life short by causing strokes and other illnesses comes as no surprise, but a new study quantifies the toll: The...

Mosquito-Borne Disease Hits US Mainland

The first locally acquired case of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease, was reported July 17 in Florida. This newly reported case represents the first time...

Potassium Supplements May Help Some Heart Failure Patients

Study finds they seem to improve survival for people taking 'water pill' diuretics Potassium supplements might boost the survival of heart failure patients who...

Many Young Adults Misinformed About Hookahs’ Harms

More than half surveyed said the water pipes weren't dangerous Many young adults don't realize that using hookahs can harm their health, a new...

Expert Offers Tips On Summer Safety

During warm weather, thousands of New Yorkers are flocking to beaches, pools, playgrounds and backyard barbecues. Dr. John Marshall, Chair of Emergency Medicine at...

August is ‘Kids Eat Right’ Month: Nutrition Tips for Families

With childhood obesity on the rise, making sure kids eat right and get plenty of exercise is vital. Parents and caregivers can play a...

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