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Study: Cancer-related genetic testing is rare for women on Medicare

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Study: Cancer-related genetic testing is rare for women on Medicare

Testing for gene mutations linked to breast and ovarian cancer is rare among some Medicare patients who have the cancers and qualify for such tests.

Study suggests care could be difference between rural, urban cancer survival rates

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Study suggests care could be difference between rural, urban cancer survival rates

FDA approves brain stimulation device for OCD

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FDA approves brain stimulation device for OCD

Study: High concentrations of heavy metals found in baby foods

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Study: High concentrations of heavy metals found in baby foods

Diet moderate in carbs could be key to longer life

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Diet moderate in carbs could be key to longer life

You've probably heard about the high-carb diet and the low-carb diet, but a new study suggests a moderate-carb diet could be the key to longevity.

New blood test can spot parasitic infection in pregnant women

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New blood test can spot parasitic infection in pregnant women

A low-cost blood test can identify pregnant women with the parasitic infection toxoplasmosis, researchers report.

Blood test in early pregnancy may predict mom's diabetes risk

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Blood test in early pregnancy may predict mom's diabetes risk

A blood test seems to detect signs of gestational diabetes as early as the 10th week of pregnancy, a new U.S. government study says.

CDC: Wearing contacts during sleep may risk serious eye damage

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CDC: Wearing contacts during sleep may risk serious eye damage

A 59-year-old man was in the shower, wiping his eyes with a towel, when he heard a popping sound and felt pain shoot through his left eye.

Thinning retina seen as early warning sign for Parkinson's

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Thinning retina seen as early warning sign for Parkinson's

Your eyes could provide early evidence that you're developing Parkinson's disease, a small study out of South Korea suggests.

Type 2 diabetics can reduce risk for cardiovascular disease, study says

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Type 2 diabetics can reduce risk for cardiovascular disease, study says

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- People with type 2 diabetes can significantly reduce cardiovascular disease risk with proper treatment and not smoking, according to a study in Sweden.

FDA approves first generic EpiPen

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FDA approves first generic EpiPen

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave approval Thursday for the first generic version of EpiPen, an injection device to treat severe allergic reactions.

CDC: 1 in 4 adults have a disability that impacts daily life

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CDC: 1 in 4 adults have a disability that impacts daily life

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- One in four adults reported they have a disability that impacts major life activities, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Researchers find key protein linked to autism development

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Researchers find key protein linked to autism development

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Researchers have identified a molecule that is part of defects in 200 genes correlated with autism.

First human trial of Zika vaccine gets underway

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First human trial of Zika vaccine gets underway

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The first clinical trial of a Zika vaccine in humans has begun, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Stem cell treatment restores some vision in blind mice

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Stem cell treatment restores some vision in blind mice

Scientists say they have restored some degree of vision in blind lab mice, by activating stem cells in their eyes.

Flight patterns focused on efficiency may pose health risk, NYC study finds

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Flight patterns focused on efficiency may pose health risk, NYC study finds

Aug. 16 (UPI) -- More efficient flight patterns can pose serious health concerns to nearby communities because of increased noise, a study of LaGuardia Airport in New York found.

Why you should watch your weight after you stop smoking

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Why you should watch your weight after you stop smoking

There's good news and bad news for smokers who worry about packing on extra pounds when they try to quit.

Immigrants not a burden on U.S. health care: Study

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Immigrants not a burden on U.S. health care: Study

Immigrants in the United States use health care services less often than native-born citizens and may actually be subsidizing some of their health care.

Cosmetic procedures boost well-being, poll shows

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Cosmetic procedures boost well-being, poll shows

People who choose minimally invasive cosmetic procedures do so because they want to feel good, not just look good, a new survey finds.

Half of cardio patients have multiple diseases, Australian study says

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Half of cardio patients have multiple diseases, Australian study says

Aug. 15 (UPI) -- Roughly half of patients admitted to Australian hospitals with a cardiovascular disease also have multiple chronic medical conditions.

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