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Is It Prostate Cancer?

When a man's PSA test level is high, he is likely to be told he has "cancer." But what if it is localized and there are no other symptoms? >

Moms-to-Be Need Iron

Many women of childbearing age and those who are already pregnant are iron deficient. Yet they aren’t screened regularly. >

The Key to Happy Gen Z-ers

The late teens and early twenties can be tough, but one quality seems to distinguish happy young adults from their less content peers. >

Study Finds an Oral Hygiene-Cancer Link

Keeping your teeth clean and your gums healthy is more than good for your mouth. It could reduce the risk of oral and esophageal cancers. >

The Medicare Advantage Influence Machine

Medicare Advantage executives are blocking efforts to rein in documented overcharging. In some cases they are former Medicare employees. >

MIND Your Diet

A diet that combines the Mediterranean and DASH diets can slow cognitive decline and reduce a person's risk of cognitive impairment. >

The Long Arm of Prenatal Vitamins

At least one of the vitamins taken during pregnancy offers a form of protection for kids that lasts into elementary school. Getting enough? >

3D Mammograms, A Step Up in Breast Cancer Screening

DBT creates three dimensional images that reveal more cancers and catch them sooner than traditional mammograms -- with less overdiagnosis. >

Kids, Let Your Fingers Do the... Calculating

Some educators frown on letting kids count on their fingers, but a new study shows that it can help them understand basic arithmetic. >

Fading Eyesight May Be a Factor in Dementia

Not being able to see well puts extra stress on seniors' brains and can contribute to dementia. Improving vision can sharpen mental acuity. >

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