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The DSM-5 is here: What the controversial new changes mean for mental health care

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‘Who’ Cares: Roger Daltrey helps teens with cancer

As the legendary front man of The Who, Roger Daltrey has been entertaining fans across the globe for decades – but his latest project goes beyond the music, and into the lives of some very special...

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Foster Farms recalls grilled chicken breast strips for containing allergens

The mislabeled packages were discovered when a customer complained, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said in announcing the recall Tuesday.

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Mysterious respiratory illness kills 2 in southeast Alabama

A mysterious respiratory illness has left five people hospitalized and two dead in southeast Alabama, state health officials said Tuesday.

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Staring Down Cancer

Miami face-chewing victim thanks supporters in new video

The homeless man whose face was nearly chewed off by another man in a gruesome attack in Miami last year is recovering well from his severe facial injuries and has expressed gratitude to those who...

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Schoolmates of suicide victims at higher risk

Teens who have a classmate die of suicide are more likely to consider taking, or attempt to take, their own lives, according to a new study.

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The DSM-5 is here: What the controversial new changes mean for mental health care

The most recent revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has arrived, and the latest changes have caused divisions among those in the psychiatric community. So...

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Health literature is too complex for most patients to grasp, study shows

A new study, published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, suggests that despite good intentions, many experts may be creating educational materials that are too difficult for patients and their...

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5 reasons the government is not prepared to handle ObamaCare

The recent turn of events with the Obama Administration and a lack of transparency are a significant red flag to the impending catastrophe of how the proposed changes under the Affordable Care Act...

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Mom issues health warning after 16-year-old son dies of testicular cancer

After the recent loss of their 16-year-old son from testicular cancer, one family is urging other young men to get checked regularly.

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Increase in HIV infections among Navajo prompt fears of epidemic

An increase in HIV infections among the Navajo people in Gallup, N.M. has the medical community concerned over a possible epidemic.

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Sleep-deprived teen drivers more likely to crash

Too little sleep increases the risk of car crashes for young drivers, a new study confirms

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Babies who share bed with parents 5 times more likely to die of SIDS

Babies sharing beds with their parents face a five-fold risk of dying of SIDS, even if their parents are not smokers, new research shows

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Teen who penned moving farewell song 'Clouds' loses battle with cancer

A Minnesota teen who penned the heartbreaking song “Clouds” after learning he had terminal bone cancer, reaching millions around the globe after his performance went viral on YouTube, has died.

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5 tips for diet-friendly dining out

Who doesn't like the convenience and taste of freshly made food to order? But for frequent diners there is a potential downside: quick and steady weight gain. But swearing off restaurants...

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Getting a colonoscopy? There's an app for that

A group of physicians in Phoenix decided that people undergoing a colonoscopy could really use the help of an app.

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5 biggest mistakes people make with food and exercise

Whether you earn your living working up a sweat, or squeeze in workouts when you can, it's easy to fall prey to eating errors that unintentionally hold you back from getting the most out of your...

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