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Greenness around homes linked to lower mortality

Women live longer in areas with more green vegetation, according to new research funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health. Women with the highest levels of vegetation, or greenness, near their homes had a 12 percent lower death rate compared to women with the lowest levels of vegetation near their homes.

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Getting Active After Knee Replacement Might Raise Hip Fracture Risk

Swedish study found that people with new knees had slight uptick in spinal fractures, too.

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Generic Hepatitis C Drugs as Effective as Pricey Brand Names: Study

Inexpensive antivirals could be a game-changer in many countries, researchers say.

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Depression Common for Heart Attack Survivors, And More May Need Help

Swedish study found patients were often depressed, but fewer than half got treatment.

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U.S. Health Experts Debate Advice to Women Once Zika Virus Arrives

At issue: should women be told to avoid getting pregnant during mosquito season.

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Early Stage Breast Cancer Does Need Treatment, Study Finds

Experts say surgery, not observation, is best for cancer confined to milk ducts.

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Pair Gamblers Anonymous With Other Treatments for Best Results

Popular 12-step program for problem gamblers may not address related needs, research suggests.

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Spring Allergies? Don't Assume It's Only Pollen

Identifying your triggers is the first step toward relief, experts say.

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Increased use of type of diagnostic test poses challenge to tracking of foodborne illness

Report summarizes changes in foodborne illness and trends

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No Drop in Teen Use of Tobacco Products, CDC Says, and E-Cigs May Be Why

Electronic smoking devices have now eclipsed traditional cigarettes as most widely used product among kids.

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