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Medical Breakthroughs
Watching Hearts At Home
Heart failure affects nearly 5 million Americans, and, according the Heart Failure Society of America, is an often misdiagnosed problem.
Brain Bucket For Epilepsy
Almost 3 million people living in the United States have some form of epilepsy, and 200,000 new cases are diagnosed every year, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. Video VIDEO
Ask the Doctor- New mammogram guidelines
Thurday's 'Ask the Doctor' segment will focus on the new and controversial mammogram guidelines. Send us an email with your questions or concerns.
Testing for Vascular disease simplified
Blood tests may not be needed for some testing for vascular disease
BPA Exposure Increases Risk of Sexual Dysfunction
A new study shows that exposure to BPA could result in sexual dysfunction
Getting Kids Off Meds
ADD is a neurological disorder causing problems with attention span, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors.
Dangerous Energy Drinks?
Energy drinks are beverages containing extreme amounts of caffeine with added vitamins and herbs.
10 Brain Boosters
You spend your whole life forming memories, but your ability to remember them starts slipping away as early as age 25.
Fighting Hospital Infections
More than 250 people die each day from a hospital-acquired infection in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control, and you have a one in 20 chance of contracting one during your hospital stay.
Prostate Cancer: Surveillance or Surgery?
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 192,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year.
Making Waves: Two New Exercise Trends
We all know the benefits of exercise, but it's often difficult to find a program that's both challenging and fun. Video VIDEO
White women more at risk for restless legs
Study has yet to reveal why..but statistics are puzzling
Dementia: a family disease
A new study reveals there may be a gene that predetermines dementia
Erasing memories
Erasing unpleasant experiences from our memories
The science of memory
What makes us remember-and what makes us forget?


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