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Do most teachers know how to use EpiPens?

October 26, 2015

Do most teachers know how to use EpiPens?

Anyone with severe allergies knows that an epinephrine auto-injector can be the difference between life and death. Here's what you will need to know to correctly use an auto-injector.

Fresh lead emerges in AIDS-vaccine hunt

October 26, 2015

Fresh lead emerges in AIDS-vaccine hunt

A team of researchers has identified one way the human body can develop powerful antibodies to protect it against the AIDS virus, offering a new lead in the quest for a vaccine

Even a little walking can improve your health, study suggests

October 26, 2015

Even a little walking can improve your health, study suggests

Want to reduce your risk of dying at a young age? Try walking casually for as little as 2 minutes per hour.

5 Medical Advances Predicted for 2012

October 26, 2015

5 Medical Advances Predicted for 2012

Great medical feats were accomplished in '11. What significant advances can we expect in '12? Here are five predictions

CDC Report: Binge Drinking Rates in U.S. ‘Alarming’

October 26, 2015

CDC Report: Binge Drinking Rates in U.S. ‘Alarming’

Binge drinking rates in the U.S. are at a much higher rate than previously thought, according to a report released Tuesday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

ADHD, texting a dangerous driving combination, study finds

October 26, 2015

ADHD, texting a dangerous driving combination, study finds

Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drive at a less consistent speed and spend more time out of their lane than young drivers without ADHD, according to a study that suggests texting at the wheel only makes the situation worse.

17 ways to age-proof your brain

October 26, 2015

17 ways to age-proof your brain

What's good for your body is good for your brain.

Age-associated financial vulnerability often overlooked

October 26, 2015

Age-associated financial vulnerability often overlooked

A new report says doctors and consumers both tend to overlook one of the most common and devastating problems of aging - the decline in patients' ability to manage their own financial affairs.

Obesity in men during early 20s can decrease chances of reaching middle age

October 26, 2015

Obesity in men during early 20s can decrease chances of reaching middle age

The amount a man weighs in his early 20s can have a huge impact on his health by the time he reaches middle age – and could even curb his chances of living that long

Blood pressure drug may help fight against cancer

October 26, 2015

Blood pressure drug may help fight against cancer

A frequently prescribed blood pressure drug could aid in the fight against cancer, by opening up blood vessels in solid tumors.