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October 17, 2016

Fast food choices influence kids' soda and calorie consumption

Children who order a combination meal at fast-food restaurants are more likely to get a sugary drink that ups the meal's total calories, according to a new study.

October 14, 2016

Massachusetts hospital faulted for removing kidney from wrong patient

An investigation has found that a surgeon at a Massachusetts hospital removed a kidney from the wrong patient after failing to confirm the patient's identity.

October 14, 2016

Many people don't know own blood pressure or cholesterol levels

People who go online to check their risk for cardiovascular disease often don't know two key numbers for assessing heart health: blood pressure and cholesterol levels, a U.K. study suggests.

October 14, 2016

'I was radioactive': What it's like to get treated for thyroid cancer

Two years ago, I found myself standing in the basement of Morristown Medical Center, where the nuclear medicine department is located.

October 11, 2016

Why 'hoppy' beer may be better for your liver

The hops found in beer not only add flavor, but also may lessen the damaging effects of alcohol on the liver, a new study in mice suggests.

October 7, 2016

Underactive thyroid may be overdiagnosed, overtreated in the elderly

Older people may too often be diagnosed with an underactive thyroid and prescribed thyroid hormones, which can cause new troubles and expenses without improving their lives, researchers say.

October 6, 2016

Herbal and dietary supplements tied to liver damage

One in five cases of chemical-induced liver damage come from herbal and dietary supplements, a research review concludes.

October 6, 2016

Voice box prostheses may only last 3 months

Tracheoesophageal voice prosthetic devices often last less than three months before they need to be replaced, which is a shorter lifespan than previously reported, according to a new study.

October 6, 2016

For kids, psoriasis tied to more central body fat

Children with psoriasis more often have thick waists than kids without the skin condition, suggesting they may face higher risk later on for heart disease and diabetes, according to a recent study.

October 5, 2016

Job insecurity tied to increased risk of diabetes

People who are worried about losing their jobs may be more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, according to a new analysis.