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Nevada has higher cancer rates than neighboring states

October 23, 2015

Nevada has higher cancer rates than neighboring states

Nevadans are more likely than residents of three neighboring states to contract and die of cancer, according to a study

Man dies after 8 hours in ER waiting room

October 23, 2015

Man dies after 8 hours in ER waiting room

Jon Verrier came into the emergency room at St. Barnabas Hospital complaining of a rash. Eight hours later he was found "stiff, blue, and cold" in a waiting room chair, having died unnoticed several hours earlier.

Are you destined to become your mother?

October 23, 2015

Are you destined to become your mother?

You would be happy to inherit your mom's wit, but not her health problems. Learn which genetic risks you face and how to protect your health.

What’s inflammation? How to decrease your disease risk

October 23, 2015

What’s inflammation? How to decrease your disease risk

Imagine you smash your thumb with a hammer.

Study finds some people age much more quickly than their peers

October 23, 2015

Study finds some people age much more quickly than their peers

If you've ever been told "you look good for your age," take it as the compliment it's meant to be—some people can't say the same.

Olympic athletes live a few years longer than most, study finds

October 23, 2015

Olympic athletes live a few years longer than most, study finds

A recent retrospective study has found that Olympic athletes live longer than the average population – but just 2.8 years longer

New vaccine drives Africa meningitis cases to lowest in decade

October 23, 2015

New vaccine drives Africa meningitis cases to lowest in decade

Case numbers in Africa's meningitis season this year were the lowest in 10 years thanks to a cheap new vaccine designed to treat a type of the disease common in the so-called meningitis belt, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.

What to do about aging parents

October 23, 2015

What to do about aging parents

Even if you’ve spoken with your parents about aging, the signs can still surprise you. This advice will help you get through five common scenarios.

2 new trials look at treating inflammation to reduce heart attack risk

October 23, 2015

2 new trials look at treating inflammation to reduce heart attack risk

Two major clinical trials are testing for the first time whether treating inflammation can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, potentially opening up a new line of attack in the battle against cardiovascular disease

Mom's drinking tied to infant deaths, study finds

October 23, 2015

Mom's drinking tied to infant deaths, study finds

About one in six sudden infant deaths may be linked to their mothers' heavy alcohol use during or soon after pregnancy, according to a new study