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Health NewsPreventing Lung Complications After Surgery
Breathing training with a physical therapist may prevent post-op lung problems
Health NewsThe Benefits of Exercise After Breast Cancer
Exercise could increase life expectancy for survivors of breast cancer
Health NewsDon't Be Fooled by These Opioid Cessation Products
Multiple agencies warn of illegal and unapproved opioid cessation products
Health NewsMillions of Americans Still Smoke
Smoking prevalence decreased overall, but 38 million Americans still smoked
Health NewsWomen Who Use ADHD Meds: A Growing Group
ADHD medication use among reproductive-age women increased dramatically
Health NewsTeens and the Tide Pod Challenge
Poisoning from laundry detergent packets increased sharply among teens
Health NewsHow Breastfeeding Affects Diabetes Risk
Breastfeeding may help protect mothers from developing type 2 diabetes
Health NewsPossible RA?
Find A Prescription Treatment For Moderate or Severe RA
Health NewsVeterans and Tobacco Use
Veterans may use tobacco products at higher rate than non-veterans
Health NewsA Spike in Alcohol-Related ER Visits
Alcohol-related visits to emergency rooms increased sharply in recent years
Health NewsAge May Not Affect Post-Surgery Risks
Older age did not appear to affect risk of complications after surgery
Health NewsAvoiding E. Coli During an Outbreak
Tips on staying healthy during a serious E. coli outbreak
Health NewsAppendicitis: Knowing Your Options
Appendicitis treatment preferences tested in new survey
FDA ApprovalsSeveral New Medications Approved
FDA approves multiple medications for a variety of conditions
Type 2 Diabetes Info
Get Help Managing Your Glucose with a Basal Insulin Option. Learn More
Health NewsThe Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic resistance progress detailed in new CDC data map
Health NewsThe Harm One Cigarette Can Do
Trying a cigarette one time was likely to lead to daily smoking
Health NewsPreventing Depression in Menopause
Hormone therapy may prevent depression in early menopause
Health NewsSleep-Related Infant Deaths Still a Concern
Implementing safe sleep practices could save infants' lives
Health NewsCancer Deaths Continued to Drop
Cancer death rates in the United States continued downward trend
Health NewsAging and the Effects of Inactivity
Inactivity may affect elderly people more severely than younger people
Health NewsDASH Diet Comes Out on Top Again
DASH Diet ranked best diet overall for eighth consecutive year
Health NewsThe Power of New Year's Resolutions
Healthy lifestyle choices may significantly reduce cancer risk
Health NewsNew Nonsurgical Breast Cancer Treatment Approved
Noninvasive GammaPod system approved by FDA to treat breast cancer