Doctors might soon ask, &quot;What&#39;s your sign?&quot;
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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Governed by Neptune and symbolized by the fish. Compassionate, introspective, artistic. Often dreamy and impractical. May be prone to schizophrenia, epilepsy or bipolar disorder.
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Should I? Shouldn't I? Those are questions that increasing numbers of patients ask themselves about such common steps as being screened for lung cancer, taking certain drugs and having back surgery. In many instances, there is no clear answer. The science doesn't tell us; each patient must weigh ...
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A fingertip test could detect patients in the earliest stages of heart disease, US scientists have claimed. A study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found it detected early signs of disease in patients which conventional tests missed.
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US health officials are asking Americans this Thanksgiving to try to find out what their family medical history is, as this can have a big impact on an individual&#39;s health and longevity.
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OTTAWAâLast week&#39;s health meeting confirmed the wisdom of several maxims dear to teachers and coaches. Do your homework. Develop a long-term strategy.
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One of the biggest indicators of a person&#39;s health risks can be found simply by asking grandma and grandpa a few questions. But although most Americans believe that knowing their family health history can
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What do you think of the Medicare drug discount-card program? (Check all that apply.). I&#39;m eligible but I don&#39;t use it. Biopsy results confirm a young Dublin man has contracted the human form of mad cow disease.
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If you want to avoid allergies or asthma, scientists at the University of Michigan Medical School suggest you start paying more attention to what&#39;s in your gut.
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Would you want to know whether you were destined to contract a devastating neurological disorder?
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If you&#39;re in a group considered vulnerable to flu, two government physicians have some reassuring words for you. Chances are good you&#39;ll be able to receive a flu shot this year
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Dec. 23, 2004 - When patients visit their doctor for medical care and advice, most believe they are getting unbiased medical attention that puts the patient&#39;s well-being first.
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By Julie Deardorff  Increasing numbers of us are Googling our own weird headaches, rashes and unexplained symptoms before heading to the doctor.  And although physicians are secretly Googling difficult medical situations, many aren't thrilled that we're doing the same thing.
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Amidst recent prescription drug recalls, health experts have tips for patients to determine the safety of their medications. Merck Pharmaceuticals&#39; September decision to withdraw its widely used arthritis
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Most adults can determine at what age their children should get vaccinated or discern from a label when to take their medicine, but they still need help understanding many basic health instructions, a new study shows.
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Consumers may soon have more information to help them select a doctor when they need an operation or other serious medical procedure.
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If doctors placed bets on diagnoses, those sticking to classic diseases with quirky symptoms would win 9 times out of 10.
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Those strangers waiting at the doctorâs office may share a pain that others canât understand.