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Weight Loss in People with Serious Mental Illness

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Mercury Exposure Linked to Raised Diabetes Risk

Researchers suggest selecting seafood known to have lower levels of the metal.

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Common Heart Drug Linked to Cancer Risk in Study

But one cardiologist stands by the drug, amiodarone, and said patients shouldn't be alarmed by the report.

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UN stresses importance of leading healthy lifestyle to prevent hypertension

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Hypertension: silent killer, global public health crisis.

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Study Locates More Obesity Genes

Findings shed light on overlap between extreme obesity and mild overweight, researcher says.

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Potions From the Past Held More Than a Snake-Oil Promise: Study

Researchers dissect 19th century concoctions to find some medicinal secrets actually worked.

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Want to Lose Weight? Then Run, Don't Walk: Study

Both helped shed pounds, but vigorous exercise produced better long-term results.

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College Sports Could Raise Players' Risk for Depression, Study Finds

Compared with former college athletes, those still in school had doubled odds, possibly due to stress, researchers say.

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U.S. Judge: Make Morning-After Pill Available to All Females

Until now, girls 16 and younger needed a prescription for the emergency contraception.

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Teen Boys With Enlarged Breasts Show Emotional Effects

Study found condition may lower general health as well.

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