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Drinking alcohol while a woman is pregnant is something most people would say is off limits.A new study finds it might not be all bad, at least not in moderation.
Drinking alcohol while a woman is pregnant is something most people would say is off limits.A new study finds it might not be all bad, at least not in moderation.
Researchers say a vaccine for a sexually spread virus has cut infections in teen girls by half.
A vaccine against a cervical cancer virus cut infections in teen girls by half in the first study to measure the shot's impact since it came on the market. The results impressed health experts and a top government top...
If doctors and patients used prescription drugs more wisely, they could save the U.S. health care system at least $213 billion a year, by reducing medication overuse, underuse and other flaws in care that cause...
If doctors and patients used prescription drugs more wisely, they could save the U.S. health care system at least $213 billion a year, by reducing medication overuse, underuse and other flaws in care that cause complications...
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(CNN) – The American Medical Association now classifies obesity as a disease. The LA Times reports the group voted to approve that decision Tuesday. The declaration recognizes obesity as a medical condition
The American Medical Association now classifies obesity as a disease.
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.
For dads aiming at marital bliss, a new study suggests just two factors are especially important: being engaged with the kids, for sure -- but also doing a fair share of the household chores.
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.
Anyone who has ever been a volunteer knows that it feels good to help others, but researchers have found a less obvious benefit: volunteering can help reduce older adults' risk of high blood pressure.
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.
Adding an organ donation option to the average Facebook user's profile prompted a dramatic rise in potential donors, researchers report.
Adding an organ donation option to the average Facebook user's profile prompted a dramatic rise in potential donors, researchers report.
Although women don't look forward to them, pap smears are very good at catching several diseases in women. Now, they're getting even better and more accurate. Liquid based pap smears allow technologists to get one hundred percent of a sample, and are clearer to read than traditional pap smears.
Around 20,000 pap tests come through Southeast Hospital's lab every year, close to 60 percent of them were done using liquid pap smears. The big difference, a machine separates blood and other things doctors don't want to look at from the cells they do want to see, making it much easier for them to read and catch potential problems. Lab technologist Dean Wendel says, "The cells are mixed evenly so if there are any abnormal cells in that specimen the likelihood of them going onto that slide increase tremendously."
Liquid pap smears are neater and clearer. "We're excited what it can do and we're hopeful in the future we can convert all our physicians to liquid pap smears," Wendel says. Liquid pap smears are a little more expensive, but Wendel says the benefits outweigh the extra cost. It can cut down on the chance of a woman being called back for another test, and also gets test results back faster to the patient. Wendel says, "Anything that will aid us in picking up abnormalities, that's what we want to do for the patient."
Again, not all Heartland doctors are using liquid pap smears, talk to your gynecologist about what's best for you.
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