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This Test Tells You More About Your Heart Attack Risk

Wondering if you need a statin? Calcium scans are painless and can tell doctors whether your arteries are narrowing due to atherosclerosis. >

Follow the Leader -- Or Not

Do you see the world of work as a competitive game or a cooperative endeavor? Your view is likely to affect how you view an aggressive boss. >

Heart Scarring, Arrhythmias Seen in Aging Athletes

Thickening or scarring of the heart muscle is not uncommon in aging athletes and can bring on an irregular heartbeat. There's help. >

An At-Home Test for the Human Papilloma Virus

HPV infections can lead to cervical cancer. Testing for the virus at home is a good option for women in underserved and rural communities. >

The Cancer Risk Many Young Guys Aren't Aware Of

Testicular cancer is a greater threat to men under 40 than older men, yet too few young men know this. It's highly curable if caught early. >

A Simpler Test for Prostate Cancer

Protein biomarkers in urine may be a better predictor of prostate cancer than a blood test for PSA. >

Fowl News for Poultry Fans

Chicken is not quite the dietary free ride we tend to think it is. Three servings a week raises the risk of cancer and "bad" cholesterol. >

Screen Time Interferes with Dream Time

Sleep deprived? Using your tablet, phone or computer in bed makes you far more likely to have trouble falling asleep and sleeping soundly. >

Male Stereotypes Put Men's Hearts at Risk

Norms that encourage men to believe they should be self-reliant and avoid seeking help can mean their cardiovascular disease goes untreated. >

Acupuncture for Back Pain

A study done on people suffering from sciatica stemming from herniated disks found the ancient practice offered measurable improvements. >

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