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Home Oxygen Could Raise Burn Risk: Experts
Banning smoking and taking other safety precautions can prevent mishaps
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Study Weighs Pros, Cons of Home or Hospital Birth
More seizures, lower Apgar scores found in home
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H1N1 'Swine' Flu Makes a Comeback in Mexico
Health experts say Americans shouldn't be overly concerned
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Most Teens Who Self-Harm Are Not Evaluated for Mental Health in ER
Researchers say suicide risk is highest soon after such an incident
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Stopping Bone Drug Cuts Risk of Second Thigh Fracture: Study
After unusual femur break, patients should not take bisphosphonates, researchers say
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More People Need Training in Lifesaving Epinephrine Use, Advocates Say
Parents, educators, caregivers, friends can respond to severe food allergies
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Big Drop in Americans' Blood Levels of Trans Fats, CDC Says
New findings focus on whites but studies on other groups underway
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Generic Drugs Easing Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs in U.S.
But meds remain a significant burden for those with low incomes, chronic illnesses, study finds
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New Antibiotic for Bladder Infection Disappoints in Trial
But other drugs can still get the job done, experts say
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Breast Cancer Drug May Weaken Bones, Study Finds
Researchers say postmenopausal women taking Aromasin need to be monitored
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Metformin Preferred Drug for Type 2 Diabetes, Experts Say
But, American College of Physicians states diet and exercise changes should start before medication
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Fewer Teens Exposed to Tobacco Smoke in Cars: Report
But researchers add that too many are still breathing in secondhand smoke while in vehicles
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Thousands of U.S. Kids Hospitalized for Abuse
Infants, poor children most vulnerable, study suggests
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New Scoring Method May Help Predict Stroke Outcome
Study reveals quick way to identify those who will respond well to clot-buster alteplase
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Aspirin, Warfarin Fare Equally for Heart Failure Patients
Each of these anti-clotting drugs had similar effectiveness in preventing deaths, study found
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