Older people with strabismus, where one eye points slightly inward or outward affecting vision, are about 27 percent more likely…
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Girl mauled by raccoon leaves hospital after reconstructive ear surgery
Charlotte Ponce, an 11-year-old Michigan girl who was attacked by a raccoon as an infant, went home Monday after a…
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Apple’s Healthkit designed to make users healthier
Apple is taking on the health world with its new iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and the Apple Watch. The…
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FDA: Little evidence to support testosterone drugs
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration says there is little evidence that testosterone-boosting drugs taken by millions of American…
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3-year-old boy can’t play outside in the sun due to rare condition
For 3-year-old Eddison Miller, playing outside isn’t as simple as walking out the door— he has to wear a special…
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Do ‘selfies’ spread head lice?
‘Selfies’ may be causing an increase in lice infestations among teens, one California lice expert told SFist.com. Marcy McQuillan, who…
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Statins may improve sexual health in older men
Statins, the cholesterol lowering medications used by millions of Americans, may do more than just decrease the risk of stroke…
Read MoreSibling relationships may influence younger child’s development, study says
In large families, young kids can’t always get a lot of individual attention from parents – but healthy interactions with…
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People who feel younger may live longer
Everyone dies, but a new study says feeling sprightly might suggest a person has more time left than people who…
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Saudi records 11 cases of MERS virus in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it had recorded 11 cases infected with the potentially deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)…
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