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MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Combining medication with group or family-based therapy gives patients struggling with bipolar disorder their best shot at...
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Medieval plague outbreaks in England picked up frightening speed in the 17th century, Canadian researchers report.
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- New parents preparing a bottle for their baby should know the infant may ingest unwanted microplastics along with the nour...
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Early diagnosis of colon cancer is crucial to improve a patient's chance of survival, an expert says.
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MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Three weeks after becoming the first big urban area to reopen public schools since the pandemic began, New York City is
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A recently approved rheumatoid arthritis medication appears to be an effective second-line therapy when biologic treatment...
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults who get together with friends, volunteer or go to classes have healthier brains, which could help them ward o...
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- Persimmons are low in calories and high in fiber – a combination that makes them a good choice for ...
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Parents are usually pleased when their newborn seems big and strong, but new research suggests that large babies may be at...
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A coronavirus strain that has plagued the swine industry in recent years may have the ability to spread to people, researc...