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According to some experts, you can wash your hands all you want, and it won't do much to stop the spread of influenza, including the H1N1 variety.

Dr. Robert C. Cantu, a neurosurgeon who is an expert on sports-related concussions, says every parent of a child who plays a contact sport should have the Graded Symptom Checklist.

Seven out of 10 children and young adults don't get enough vitamin D, which could increase their risk for bone and heart problems, ...

54-year-old Sarkozy, in office since 2007, felt unwell while exercising and is undergoing tests.

China's Health Ministry has ordered a hospital to stop using electric shock therapy to cure youths of Internet addiction, saying there was no scientific evidence it worked.

Women who have their stomachs stapled can cut their cancer risk by up to 40% - but men don't seem to reap the benefit, a study shows.

The Food and Drug Administration says Zicam nasal spray can permanently damage users’ sense of smell.

For eight years, Jessica Terry suffered from stomach pain so horrible, it brought her to her knees.

Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may protect men against prostate cancer and other urological complaints, as well as reducing the risk of heart attacks, US researchers said on Sunday.

The nuts contain ingredients such as omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytosterols that may all reduce the risk of the disease.