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Got Money Worries? You've Got Company
Money — or at least the love of it — may be the root of all evil, as the old saying goes. And it may also be the root of a lot of stress among Americans.
Many Adults Skipping Their Shots
Despite health officials' efforts to raise public awareness about the potential health benefits of vaccines, many adults aren't going in to get their shots.
A Shift in Women's Cancer Burden
More people have been surviving cancer. And as more patients win the fight, one type of cancer has taken the lead in threatening the most women.
Going Under the Knife to Lengthen Your Life
Weight loss surgery can help obese people lose weight and keep it off — and new evidence suggests it might also lengthen their lives.
Eight Dietary Supplements Recalled
Wyked Labs of Winter Park, Florida is voluntarily conducting a nationwide recall of all lot codes of the following products (collectively, the "Recalled Products") to the user/consumer level:
FDA Approves First Tissue Adhesive for Internal Use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved TissuGlu, the first tissue adhesive approved for internal use.
Possible Salmonella Prompts Whole Foods Macadamia Recall
Whole Foods Market is recalling packaged raw macadamia nuts due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Nonsmokers Are Inhaling, Too
Smoking is a potential health issue for more than just those lighting up. Secondhand smoke can also cause health problems for nonsmokers.
When Taking Rx Safely Means Taking Birth Control Seriously
For people with severe acne, prescription medication can work when cleansers and ointments fail. Some of those medications, however, can lead to problems if the patient becomes pregnant.
Breast Cancer Patients Just Got a New Treatment Option
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved a new medication to treat breast cancer.