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UN: High blood pressure, glucose a global problem

A quarter of those 25 or older now have high blood pressure worldwide, and almost one in 10 has worrying levels of glucose in their blood. More>>

What women should know about their health

Doctors say there are things women should be doing at every stage of their life to ensure optimum health. More>>

US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kids

For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children. More>>

Asking the right questions about contraception

Doctors say to weigh all your options before selecting a contraceptive method that's right for you and your lifestyle. More>>

FDA review favors first drug for HIV prevention

A pill that has long been used to treat HIV has moved one step closer to becoming the first drug approved to prevent healthy people from becoming infected with the virus that causes AIDS. More>>

Living alone with Alzheimer's tough choice for all

Elaine Vlieger is making some concessions to Alzheimer's. She's cut back on her driving, frozen dinners replace once elaborate cooking, and a son monitors her finances. But the Colorado woman lives alone and... More>>

Treatment options for women dealing with heavy periods

Doctors say there are several treatment options available for women struggling with heavy periods. More>>

Siouxland college students complete medical mission trip overseas

Several nursing students from St. Luke's College traveled to Guatemala for a medical mission trip to help hone their skills before graduation. More>>

15 million of world's babies are born prematurely

About 15 million premature babies are born every year - more than 1 in 10 of the world's births and a bigger problem than previously believed, according to the first country-by-country estimates of this obstetric... More>>

Number of US newborns with drug withdrawal triples

Less than a month old, Savannah Dannelley scrunches her tiny face into a scowl as a nurse gently squirts a dose of methadone into her mouth. More>>

Speech therapy can help children develop their words

For children who struggle pronouncing certain words, speech therapy at Mercy Medical Center can help. More>>

New studies raise questions about diagnosing autism

The CDC recently released updated statistics for the number of autism cases in the United States. At the same time, a new report links obesity in pregnancy to autism. More>>

Eating for your colon health

Eating the right diet can improve your colon health and decrease the risk of colon cancer. More>>

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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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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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Tips for women
For women
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For men
Tips for pregnancy
For pregnancy
Tips for babies and children
For babies and children
Tips for seniors
For seniors
Health tip: Protect your kids' teeth from cavities
Health tip: Protect your kids' teeth from cavities
Monitoring your child's diet and limiting sugar intake can help protect the child from cavities.More >>
Health tip: Help prevent eye problems
Health tip: Help prevent eye problems
Your vision may weaken as you get older, but the Cleveland Clinic says there are things you can do to maintain the health of your eyes.More >>
Health tip: Preventing back pain among new moms
Health tip: Preventing back pain among new moms
Back pain is common among new moms, who always seem to be lifting and carrying their newborns.More >>
Health tip: Are you at greater risk for pneumonia?
Health tip: Are you at greater risk for pneumonia?
Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by a bacterium, virus or fungus. Often, the lungs' air sacs fill with fluid or pus, making it difficult to breathe.More >>
Health tip: Fruit juices and kids
Health tip: Fruit juices and kids
While sugary fruit juices may be a favorite for kids, too much can lead to obesity and tooth decay, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.More >>

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