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What do sinusitis, most sore throats, bronchitis, runny noses and the regular cold have in common? They are upper respiratory tract infections usually caused by viruses that can't be cured with antibiotics.
 
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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration's analysis provides new evidence that the use of statins does not increase incidence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)...
 
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Diabetic patients who are taking more than one Diabetes drug may reap benefits they never thought possible. According to new research findings, diabetes patients who are taking Insulin in addition to a pill form of medication are less likely...
 
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New consumer products make it possible to thaw food without electricity, cook it with sunlight, determine its doneness and warm it at a picnic. But are these products "too good to be true"?
 
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Roughly One Quarter of U.S. Women Affected by Pelvic Floor Disorders

Nearly 24 percent of U.S. women are affected with one or more pelvic floor disorders, report researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health.
 
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If you are a man over 40 years old, who is thinking of having a child, you may be facing some problems in doing so, according to French researchers.
 
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Obese school-age kids and teens can lose weight or prevent further weight gain if they participate in medium-to high-intensity behavioral management programs.
 
In a recent study, researchers found that swallowing problems are common among seniors and is accepted as part of the aging process.
 
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