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More People Suffering From Kidney Disease, Most Are in the Dark
Chronic kidney disease is on the rise in the US, but lack of awareness is thwarting efforts by health officials to catch and control it before such extreme measures as dialysis or organ transplant become necessary..

FDA Considers Safety of Cold Meds for Children [VIDEO]
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Study Results Fuel Avandia Safety Controversy
New research is sparking renewed debate over the safety of the diabetes prescription drug Avandia. In a study of 160,000 patients over the age of 65, those who took Avandia to treat their type 2 diabetes were found to be significantly more susceptible to congestive heart failure, heart attacks and death than those who took other diabetes pills..

Engaged Couple a Great Match in More Ways Than One [VIDEO]
Fiance saves his bride-to-be by donating one of his kidneys. .

L-Carnitine Gives Centenarians Physical, Mental Boost
In a study involving 66 participants aged 100 years or older, those who took a daily dose of the nutritional supplement L-Carnitine gained muscle, lost fat, and experienced noticeable improvements in their physical and mental stamina compared to those who took a placebo..

The Superbug Threat: How Serious Is It? [VIDEO]
Parents are gripped by fear over reports of MRSA -- the so-called superbug -- in schools, but the risk the disease poses in the community is likely overblown. .

Emotional State May Have No Effect on Cancer Outcome
Contrary to the popular belief that a person's psychological state can influence the progression of cancer, new research conducted with head and neck cancer patients at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine suggests emotional well-being has no independent effect. The study's findings are published in the journal Cancer..