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Cut Salt, Save 500,000 U.S. Lives Over a Decade, Study Finds

Strategy would greatly reduce deaths from stroke and heart attack, experts say

Calcium Supplements May Raise Odds of Heart Death in Women

Study also found combined risk from dietary calcium, pills

New SARS-Like Virus May Have Spread Between People

A new illness similar to the deadly SARS virus has probably spread from person to person in the U.K.

5 Tips for Baby Skin Care

How do baby skin care needs change as newborn becomes baby, and baby becomes toddler? Find out.

Deep Brain Stimulation May Help in Early Stages of Parkinson’s

Study finding suggests therapy could be useful for more than just advanced cases

Little-Known Virus Sends Many Kids to Hospital

Discovered in 2001, human metapneumovirus is worse in very young, very old

Five Keys to Keep Your Valentine’s Heart

Being there for your partner every day more important than gifts or flowers, study finds

Chemicals in Cookware, Carpets May Raise Arthritis Risk in Women

Study looked at PFCs, found in products from nonstick cookware to carpeting

Bosses Who Bully Poison the Workplace

Study found even co-workers of targeted employees were affected by abusive management style

Lucky Dogs Get Shot at Diabetes Cure

Study finds gene therapy eliminated mimic of type 1 disease in five beagle pups; implications for humans unclear

Alcohol Blamed for 1 in Every 30 Cancer Deaths: Study

Research suggests that even a little drinking can raise odds for malignancy

Four Loko Must List Alcohol Content on Can: FTC

Maker of Carbonated Malt Beverage Four Loko Must List Alcohol Content on Can: FTC

Doggone It! Your Dog Has You Pegged

Canines in study chose to ‘steal’ treats in darkness, where humans can’t see, U.K. researchers report

FDA Approves ‘Bionic Eye’ to Help Against Rare Vision Disorder

First-of-its-kind approval may herald new era in fight against blindness, experts say

Is There a Pill for Women’s Libido?

If a woman’s sex drive falters, there are many possible reasons why. This article explores those reasons and theRead more

Use of Morning-After Pill on the Rise: CDC

Dramatic surge seen in emergency contraception, especially among women between 20 and 24

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Foster Farms Chicken

The CDC is investigating an outbreak of salmonella linked to raw Foster Farms chicken that has sickened 124 peopleRead more

More Americans Successfully Managing Diabetes

But large U.S. government study shows there’s a lot of room for improvement to prevent complications

Multiple Sclerosis: Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Questions to ask your doctor about multiple sclerosis.

Diapering Your Growing Baby

Your little one?s diapering needs change as they grow — from newborn to toddler, here?s what you need toRead more

Best Glaucoma Treatments Still a Puzzle, Task Force Reports

Experts not able to make recommendations on drug, surgery or laser choices