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Staying Flu-Free on Vaccination Week

Have you gotten your flu shot yet? It may be the best way to keep yourself flu-free this season, experts say.

Radiation Not Always Needed for Breast Cancer Patients

Radiation may not always be necessary to treat breast cancer — but some patients were still receiving it, along with two other treatments that worked just as well without radiation.

Flu Immunizations Up, Hospitalizations Down in Children

Kids aren't the biggest fans of vaccinations — particularly the needles that come with them. But those needles may be keeping many kids free from the flu and out of the hospital.

A Picture of Strokes to Come — and How to Prevent Them

A picture of your brain after you've had a mini-stroke may show doctors your risk of having another stroke. And you can take steps to lower that risk.

Rx Shows Promise for Epilepsy Patients

Epilepsy patients may have a new way to fight seizures. A new medication may reduce the number of seizures these patients have.

A Sweet Way to Lower Diabetes Risk

Chocolate lovers may have one more reason to indulge their sweet tooth — chocolate may lower diabetes risk.

Antacids May Extend Some Cancer Patients' Lives

Antacids may help with more than just heartburn. They could help some cancer patients live longer.

Aspirin May Not Be Worth the Risk

Thinking about taking a daily aspirin to improve your health? You may want to think again. Some side effects of aspirin may outweigh the medication's benefits.

Don't Let Depression Keep You Down — Treatment Can Help

If you’re depressed, you have company. And you can take steps to feel better.

Keeping Off the Pounds May Add on the Years

Maintaining a healthy weight can take some work, but it can have a big payoff. Those who can keep the pounds off may live years longer than those who are overweight or obese.

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