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Can Music Therapy Benefit People with Schizophrenia?

Research suggests music may improve the global and mental state of patients and their ability to function socially.

People With Allergies to Certain Tree Nuts May Not Need to Avoid All Nuts

Study finds that being allergic to one nut doesn’t necessarily mean an individual can’t safely eat some others.

Senate GOP Health Care Bill Is “Disastrous” for People With HIV, Hepatitis

As lawmakers postpone their vote, advocates and health groups respond to the bill that guts Medicaid. Here’s what they’re saying.

National HIV Testing Day 2017

Tuesday, June 27, is a reminder to get tested for HIV. Here’s why it’s important to do so.

Shorter Chemotherapy Reduces Side Effects for Colon Cancer Patients

Three months of post-surgery chemotherapy worked nearly as well as the standard six-month regimen with substantially less nerve damage.

Prolonged Vigorous Exercise May Lead to Gut Damage

The risk for gut injury and impaired function increases with intense and lengthy bouts of physical activity.

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Researchers Find a Possible Link Between Asthma and Type 1 Diabetes

Having asthma may increase the risk of type 1 diabetes, but previously having type 1 diabetes may decrease the risk of developing asthma.

My doctor recommended a treatment clinical trial. How do I decide if this is a good option for me?

Find out about all the known risks, benefits, rights and responsibilities.

Can Coconut Oil Lead to Heart Disease?

The American Heart Association reports that the nutty oil is not as healthy as you may think.

Prodigy of Mobb Deep Dead At 42

Hip-hop star Prodigy dies after a sickle cell crisis landed him in the hospital.

Pregnancy Does Not Raise Risk of Breast Cancer Relapse

Disease-free survival was similar for women who became pregnant and those who did not, including among those with ER-positive breast cancer.

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Can Going to Bed Later on Weekends Harm Your Health?

Researchers discover hitting the hay on an inconsistent schedule can have negative consequences.

Next-Generation Targeted Therapy Improves Lung Cancer Survival

Two types of treatment targeting different genetic mutations show promising results in clinical studies.

Ordinary Household Goods Linked to Depressed Thyroid in Young Girls

A chemical found in most consumer products could eventually affect thyroid function in kids.

HPV Vaccine Reduces Infections That Cause Oral Cancer

Risk reduction was most impressive among men, but greater vaccine coverage is needed for maximum impact.

Minorities Likelier to Get More Low-Value Health Services

A Yale study found that African Americans and Hispanics receive ineffective and unnecessary treatments at a higher rate than whites.
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