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Seniors Who Fell Recently May Fare Worse After Surgery

Study found more disability, complications and longer hospital stays for these patients.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis May Be Linked to More Blood Clots

But overall risk remains small

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UN-sponsored public-private partnership helps Tanzania slash maternal deaths

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From left: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania and Helen Agerup unveil results of maternal health programme in Tanzania.

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Moderate Drinking May Increase Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorder

Older adults with heart disease, advanced diabetes were more apt to develop atrial fibrillation than peers who drank less.

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New Guidelines for Doctors Treating Low Back Pain

Evidence-based approach should improve care.

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Risk gene for Alzheimer's disease associated with lower brain amyloid

NIH study reveals multiple mechanisms may play role in complex disorder

Researchers investigating a known gene risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease discovered it is associated with lower levels of beta amyloid — a brain protein involved in Alzheimer's — in cognitively healthy older people.

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Mailed Kits May Prompt Parents to Protect Kids From Sun

Low-cost mailers led to greater use of 'sun-protective' clothing, hats and shade, study finds.

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Mailing sun-protection kits, which contain information about the dangers of exposure to the sun's harmful UV rays and skin cancer, as well as swim shirts, hats and sunscreen, increases the number of people who take steps to protect their children from sun exposure.

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Scientists Probe How Some HIV Patients Resist AIDS

Understanding immune response in these 'elite controllers' might help pave way to vaccine.

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Improved HIV Care Boosts Life Expectancy at Clinic, Study Found

Analysis showed how multifaceted treatment can improve health and extend survival.

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Quick Survey May Pick Up Ovarian Cancer Warnings: Study

In the absence of reliable screening tool, questionnaire might aid early detection.

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