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Concussion damage looks much like early Alzheimer's
Concussion damage looks much like early Alzheimer's
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Concussion can lead to damage in the white matter of the brain that resembles abnormalities found in people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.More >>
Drowning prevention measures to keep kids safe in water
Drowning prevention measures to keep kids safe in water
Every day in the United States, three children drown. Although many people expect a drowning child to splash and yell for help, these accidents often happen quietly without anyone noticing.More >>
Every day in the United States, three children drown. Although many people expect a drowning child to splash and yell for help, these accidents often happen quietly without anyone noticing.More >>
Blind cords pose danger to toddlers
Blind cords pose danger to toddlers
Young children are at high risk for accidentally strangling themselves with window blind cords and parents need to be aware of this threat, doctors report.More >>
Young children are at high risk for accidentally strangling themselves with window blind cords and parents need to be aware of this threat, doctors report.More >>
Cartilage gives early warning of arthritis
Cartilage gives early warning of arthritis
Exercise-related damage in cartilage can help identify people with the earliest stages of osteoarthritis, a new study reveals.More >>
Exercise-related damage in cartilage can help identify people with the earliest stages of osteoarthritis, a new study reveals.More >>
Fit kids may dodge fractures in old age
Fit kids may dodge fractures in old age
Physically active children may be at lower risk for fractures when they grow older, according to a new study from Sweden.More >>
Physically active children may be at lower risk for fractures when they grow older, according to a new study from Sweden.More >>
Therapy as good as surgery for some with torn knee cartilage
Therapy as good as surgery for some with torn knee cartilage
Physical therapy is comparable to surgery in improving movement and reducing pain for some patients with knee arthritis and torn knee cartilage, new research finds.More >>
Physical therapy is comparable to surgery in improving movement and reducing pain for some patients with knee arthritis and torn knee cartilage, new research finds.More >>
Joint replacement may reinvigorate sex life
Joint replacement may reinvigorate sex life
Although most people get a total hip or knee replacement to decrease pain and move around more easily, a team of orthopedic surgeons has discovered an unexpected benefit: people enjoy sex more after surgery.More >>
Although most people get a total hip or knee replacement to decrease pain and move around more easily, a team of orthopedic surgeons has discovered an unexpected benefit: people enjoy sex more after surgery.More >>
New guidelines raise safety bar on concussions
New guidelines raise safety bar on concussions
Any athlete who suffers a suspected concussion should be withdrawn from play and stay on the sidelines until a qualified health care professional determines that all symptoms have subsided.More >>
Any athlete who suffers a suspected concussion should be withdrawn from play and stay on the sidelines until a qualified health care professional determines that all symptoms have subsided.More >>
Fewer kids getting hurt in most sports
Fewer kids getting hurt in most sports
Football has been blamed for a growing number of injuries among young players in the past decade, but a new study finds that football is an exception.More >>
Football has been blamed for a growing number of injuries among young players in the past decade, but a new study finds that football is an exception, and injuries from most other popular sports have dropped in children.More >>
Steroid shots disappoint in back pain study
Steroid shots disappoint in back pain study
Older adults who get steroid injections for degeneration in their lower spine may fare worse than people who skip the treatment, a small study suggests.More >>
Older adults who get steroid injections for degeneration in their lower spine may fare worse than people who skip the treatment, a small study suggests.More >>
Winter storm hazard: Snowblower injuries
Winter storm hazard: Snowblower injuries
The massive winter storm battering the northeastern United States means that many people will be using snowblowers to clear snow from their driveways and sidewalks.More >>
The massive winter storm battering the northeastern United States means that many people will be using snowblowers to clear snow from their driveways and sidewalks.More >>
New guidelines for doctors treating low back pain
New guidelines for doctors treating low back pain
Experts have developed evidence-based guidelines to help doctors manage patients with acute low back pain.More >>
Experts have developed evidence-based guidelines to help doctors manage patients with acute low back pain.More >>
Doctors to parents: No trampolines
Doctors to parents: No trampolines
Trampolines may be hazardous to your child's health, pediatricians warn.More >>
Trampolines may be hazardous to your child's health, pediatricians warn.More >>

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Flu Facts: What to know, What to do
Flu Facts: What to know, What to do
Updated: Wednesday, October 28 2009 2:31 PM EDT2009-10-28 18:31:59 GMT
HCA Virginia Health System health professional answers questions about H1N1 and seasonal flu.More >>
UPDATED: H1N1 flu vaccination sites
Flu vaccination sites
Updated: Thursday, January 28 2010 4:51 PM EST2010-01-28 21:51:45 GMT
Click to view where you can get the H1N1 vaccine.More >>
Health Department targets young adults to get swine flu vaccine
Health Department targets young adults to get swine flu vaccine
Updated: Thursday, January 14 2010 5:26 PM EST2010-01-14 22:26:31 GMT
Although the swine flu vaccine is widely available, the state health department says the highest number of confirmed cases are among young adults. However, it appears that those between 18 and 24 are the least likely to be vaccinated.More >>
Doctors concerned: Another spike in flu, H1N1 cases?
Doctors concerned: Another spike in flu, H1N1 cases?
Updated: Monday, December 28 2009 5:34 PM EST2009-12-28 22:34:45 GMT
Health experts are worried we will soon see another spike in swine flu cases as well as more people getting seasonal flu.More >>
Health officials now target public housing communities
Health officials now target public housing communities
Updated: Monday, December 14 2009 6:48 PM EST2009-12-14 23:48:57 GMT
Doctors offices and emergency rooms are reporting fewer swine flu cases. But health officials say now is not the time to underestimate the illness.More >>

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