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The obesity epidemic may be slowing, but don't take in those pants yet. Today, just over a third of U.S. adults are obese. By 2030, 42 percent will be, says a forecast released Monday. More>>

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Fitness fights high blood pressure, even with family history
Fitness fights high blood pressure, even with family history
Although people with a family history of high blood pressure (hypertension) are at much greater risk of developing the condition themselves, regular exercise and physical fitness may significantly lower that risk.More >>
Although people with a family history of high blood pressure (hypertension) are at much greater risk of developing the condition themselves, regular exercise and physical fitness may significantly lower that risk.More >>
Palpitations may signal future heart rhythm problem
Palpitations may signal future heart rhythm problem
Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports.More >>
Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports.More >>
Doctors restore some hand function to quadriplegic patient
Doctors restore some hand function to quadriplegic patient
For the first time, surgeons have restored partial mobility to the hand of a quadriplegic patient.More >>
For the first time, surgeons have restored partial mobility to the hand of a quadriplegic patient.More >>
Steroid nasal sprays show small benefit for sinusitis
Steroid nasal sprays show small benefit for sinusitis
Corticosteroid nasal sprays apparently are not a silver bullet when it comes to symptom relief for acute sinusitis patients, a new review suggests.More >>
Corticosteroid nasal sprays apparently are not a silver bullet when it comes to symptom relief for acute sinusitis patients, a new review suggests.More >>
Plavix's new generic status could be boon for patients
Plavix's new generic status could be boon for patients
The blockbuster drug Plavix (clopidogrel), used to prevent clotting in some heart patients, will go off patent in the United States on Thursday.More >>
The blockbuster drug Plavix (clopidogrel), used to prevent clotting in some heart patients, will go off patent in the United States on Thursday, making it considerably more affordable.More >>
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.More >>
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.More >>
FDA panel to consider at-home HIV test
FDA panel to consider at-home HIV test
Should Americans be able to buy a test at the drugstore and use it to determine whether they're infected with the virus that causes AIDS?More >>
Should Americans be able to buy a test at the drugstore and use it to determine whether they're infected with the virus that causes AIDS?More >>
'Button' batteries sending more kids to ER
'Button' batteries sending more kids to ER
Cases of children rushed to the emergency room after accidentally swallowing coin-sized batteries found in many household gadgets have doubled over the past two decades.More >>
Cases of children rushed to the emergency room after accidentally swallowing coin-sized batteries found in many household gadgets have doubled over the past two decades, new research reveals.More >>
Back pain therapy often yields early benefits
Back pain therapy often yields early benefits
People who receive treatment for chronic and acute low-back pain show significant improvement in the first six weeks, but may still have some pain and disability.More >>
People who receive treatment for chronic and acute low-back pain show significant improvement in the first six weeks, but may still have some pain and disability after one year, according to a new study.More >>
Baby bottles, pacifiers, sippy cups can injure
Baby bottles, pacifiers, sippy cups can injure
For babies just starting to move around, walking or running while toting a bottle, a pacifier or a sippy cup might be a dangerous pursuit.More >>
For babies just starting to move around, walking or running while toting a bottle, a pacifier or a sippy cup might be a dangerous pursuit.More >>

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Shape up, safely, for summer
Shape up, safely, for summer
Being healthy and losing weight are not only about crash diets, clothing sizes and numbers on the scale, experts say.More >>
Being healthy and losing weight are not only about crash diets, clothing sizes and numbers on the scale, experts say.More >>
The surprising health benefits of beer
The surprising health benefits of beer
Fortunately, having a few beers now and again is one nice little treat that you don't have to feel bad about.More >>
Most health advice has us feeling guilty over our indulgences. Fortunately, having a few beers now and again is one nice little treat that you don't have to feel bad about.More >>
'Email vacations' boost job productivity, lower stress
'Email vacations' boost job productivity, lower stress
Email vacations while on the job could benefit people's health, reducing stress levels and contributing to better focus, a new study suggests.More >>
Email vacations while on the job could benefit people's health, reducing stress levels and contributing to better focus, a new study suggests.More >>
10 summer health risks to watch out for
10 summer health risks to watch out for
When summer arrives, people start spending a lot of time outdoors, basking in the sun's long-awaited rays. But the great outdoors can harbor some health risks.More >>
When summer arrives, people start spending a lot of time outdoors, basking in the sun's long-awaited rays. But the great outdoors can harbor some health risks.More >>
Zinc pills may shorten colds
Zinc pills may shorten colds
Those suffering from the common cold will try almost anything to relieve their symptoms, but a cure has yet to be found.More >>
Those suffering from the common cold will try almost anything to relieve their symptoms, but a cure has yet to be found.More >>

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Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.More >>
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.More >>
FDA panel to consider at-home HIV test
FDA panel to consider at-home HIV test
Should Americans be able to buy a test at the drugstore and use it to determine whether they're infected with the virus that causes AIDS?More >>
Should Americans be able to buy a test at the drugstore and use it to determine whether they're infected with the virus that causes AIDS?More >>
Employment prospects dim for young adults with autism
Employment prospects dim for young adults with autism
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school.More >>
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school when compared to young adults with other disabilities, new research indicates.More >>
FDA panel gives blessing to new weight-loss drug
FDA panel gives blessing to new weight-loss drug
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended approval of the weight-loss medication lorcaserin, even though concerns remain about cardiovascular side effects.More >>
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended approval of the weight-loss medication lorcaserin, even though concerns remain about cardiovascular side effects.More >>
Does your child have seasonal allergies or a cold?
Does your child have seasonal allergies or a cold?
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies.More >>
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference.More >>

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