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Cost of defensive medicine spurs heated debate
Doctors say the hidden costs of tests and malpractice suits are major drivers behind the cost of care. Trial attorneys say bad medicine, not lawsuits, is to blame. Full story
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Tokyo train stations use blue lights
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Railway operators hope the blue hue will have a soothing effect. Full story
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Why we love odd animal friendships
Hippos and turtles. Dogs and kittens. Pigs and tiger cubs. We love unusual animal friendships, but are they real — or do we just want them to be? Full story | Send your photos
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Older method
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No advantage seen in ‘off-pump’ method, which is done in one in five surgeries, finds a new study. Full story
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Costs of defensive medicine spur heated debate
Dr. James Wang says he tries to tell his patients when extra medical procedures aren't necessary. If they insist, though, he will do it — not so much to protect their health as his own practice.
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Swine flu shot safety monitored by new group
Independent health advisers begin monitoring safety of the swine flu vaccine on Monday, an extra step the government promised in this year's unprecedented program to watch for possible side effects.
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Big brewers battle it out in calorie-cutting
How low can beer makers go? Having conquered the beer-belly set, some of the nation's biggest brewers are trying to win over the six-pack-ab crowd with ultra-low-calorie suds.
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How to get more time with your doctor
Often feel rushed through doctor visits? We'll show you how to snag more quality time with your physician.
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H.S. football concussions may have long reach
As many as one in 10 high school football players suffer a concussion each year, experts say. But little is known about long-term medical risks.
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Size matters when it comes to AIDS defense
Men with larger foreskins are more likely to become infected with the AIDS virus, researchers said in a finding that helps explain why circumcision can protect men.
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Dangerous liaisons: Why we find vampires sexy
Modern-day vampires are being featured in major Hollywood movies, a hit HBO series and referenced on runways and in a new energy drink that comes in hospital blood bags. So why the resurgence of interest? And why are they always so hot?
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Tokyo train stations use lights to stem suicides
Some Japanese railway operators are installing special blue lights above station platforms they hope will have a soothing effect and reduce suicides.
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Unlikely friends: Why we love odd animal pairs
Horses nuzzling cats. Dogs caring for kittens. A pig nursing tiger cubs. We love these unusual animal friendships. But are they genuine — or do we just want them to be?
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Get fit, faster, with short-burst training
Short-burst interval training has long been a part of the regimen for elite athletes. And now, fitness professionals say, it’s gaining popularity with recreational exercisers.
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Low cholesterol may ward off prostate cancer
A new study suggests that men may be able to lower their risk of getting the most aggressive form of prostate cancer by keeping their cholesterol in a healthy range.
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Real-life vampires?
People with sun allergies aren't actually restless creatures of the night. But some rare cases of photosensitivy are actually known as “the vampire disease.”
