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Study: Trash Old, Unused Drugs
Prescription medication "take-back" programs are increasingly promoted as a way to safely dispose of unused drugs, but they are no better for the environment than simply throwing old drugs in the trash, a new study suggests.
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CDC: All Baby Boomers Should Get Tested for Hepatitis C
One in 30 baby boomers may be infected with the hepatitis C virus, but few know it until it's too late for their livers.
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Athletes Better Equipped to Play Through the Pain
New research confirms that athletes have a higher tolerance for pain than couch potatoes or even weekend warriors, and the finding could help investigators discover better ways to manage pain.
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FDA Approves Generic Versions of Plavix
The FDA has approved several generic versions of the popular blood thinner Plavix (clopidogrel).
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Chinese Herb Kudzu May Help Drinkers Cut Down
An extract from the Chinese herb kudzu may help drinkers cut down on drinking, according to a new, pilot study.
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Drowning Top Cause of Injury Deaths in Kids 1-4
Although the death rate for drowning in the U.S. has gone down in the last decade, drowning leads to more deaths among young children aged 1 to 4 than any other cause except birth defects, a new report from the CDC reveals.
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Cognitive Therapy for Depression
Cognitive therapy for depression teaches people how to use a mental "toolkit" to challenge negative thoughts. Over the long term, this process can bring about positive changes in how a depressed person sees the world.
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More People -- Even Kids -- Need to Wear Sunglasses
With summer nearly upon us, our sunglass habits could use improvement, according to a new report issued today by The Vision Council, an industry group.
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Fewer U.S. Teens and Young Adults Smoke
Fewer American teens and young adults are smoking cigarettes, a new government report shows.
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For Some Athletes, Head Blows May Hamper Learning
College football and hockey players sustain numerous blows to the head every season. Those hits, according to a new study, may add up to brain injuries that impact learning.
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