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Surgery Effective for Tough-to-Treat Epilepsy
TUESDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Surgery can significantly improve seizure control and quality of life among people with epilepsy, according to a study stretching over 26 years.
Health Tip: When You Can't Hear
(HealthDay News) -- One third of people aged 60 or older have at least some hearing loss, making it one of the most common medical problems in older adults, the Cleveland Clinic says.
Government health spending seen hitting $1.8 trillion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Government spending for Medicare, Medicaid and other healthcare programs will more than double over the next decade to $1.8 trillion, or 7.3 percent of the country's total economic output, congressional researchers said ...
Health Tip: Help Prevent Ice Skating Accidents
(HealthDay News) -- Ice skating is a winter ritual for many children in colder climates, but unless precautions are taken it can be fraught with the possibility of injury.
Even for the Overweight, Exercise Helps the Heart
TUESDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Getting and staying physically fit might help fend off heart disease even if you've put on a few pounds, new research suggests.
A push for family input to detect dementia earlier
Alexis McKenzie's mother had mild dementia, but things sounded OK when she phoned home: Dad was with her, finishing his wife's sentences as they talked about puttering through the day and a drive to the store.
Komen advisor steps down after Planned Parenthood flap
(Reuters) - A senior advisor to the breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure has resigned in the wake of a public outcry over the group's decision to cut funding to Planned Parenthood, which provides birth control and abortion service...
Blood clot guidelines challenge economy class risk
Good news for budget-minded travelers: There's no proof that flying economy-class increases your chances of dangerous blood clots, according to new guidelines from medical specialists.
White House open to compromise over contraception: adviser
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration is willing to work with Catholic universities and hospitals in implementing new rules that require health insurance to cover birth control, a top adviser to the president's re-election campaign s...
Obama administration to spend $50 million more on Alzheimer's
(Reuters) - The Obama administration said on Tuesday it will spend an additional $50 million immediately to bolster research for Alzheimer's, a fatal, brain-wasting disease that affects 5 million Americans. The administration also said it plan...
Avoid Window Seats to Cut Risk for In-Flight Blood Clots: Study
TUESDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Potentially dangerous blood clots in the legs known as deep venous thromboses (DVTs) got the nickname "economy class syndrome" from widely publicized incidents involving passengers on long-haul flights.
Pa. college machine dispenses 'morning-after' pill
Students at a Pennsylvania university can obtain the "morning-after" pill from an unusual source ? a vending machine at the campus health center.
Letting Baby Eat Finger Foods May Spur Healthier Weight
TUESDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Allowing babies who are being weaned to feed themselves with finger foods rather than spoon-feeding the baby with pureed foods may reduce their risk for obesity later on, according to new research.
US college machine dispenses 'morning-after' pill
Students at a U.S. university can obtain the "morning-after" emergency contraceptive pill from an unusual source ? a vending machine.
CDC: Breads top list of salt sources in US diets
Trying to cut down on salt? Health officials have come up with a list of the top 10 sources of salt in the American diet ? and bread is No. 1.

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