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How to Stay Out of the ER This Summer
Common sense and caution guarantee outdoor fun stays healthy, expert says

Get Healthy: Your Middle-Aged Heart Will Thank You
It's never too late to start eating better, losing weight and exercising, studies find

Mom's Vitamin D Levels Affect Baby's Dental Health
Low concentrations may lead to enamel defects, early tooth decay, study finds

On Independence Day, Think Fireworks Safety First
Experts say leave the July 4 celebrations to the pros

Anxiety, Shyness May Be Long-Lasting Traits
Brain mechanism present early in life predisposes people to worry, study finds

Gender Plays Role in Kidney Transplant Outcomes
Increased rate of graft failure when male organs donated to females, study finds

Playing It Safe With High School Sports
Coaches, trainers focus on prevention, better treatment for young athletes

Tongue-Driven Device Aids Handicapped
Magnetic tracer lets disabled control wheelchairs, perform other tasks independently

Medication Reduces Violence in Some Schizophrenics
Treating psychosis alone may not end risk; older drugs as good as newer ones, study finds

Compound in Red Wine Fights Ravages of Age
Resveratrol mimics the benefits of restricted calorie diets, study finds

Barcode Technology Flaws Put Some Patients at Risk
Nurses forced to use 'workarounds' to ensure medication errors are kept to minimum, study says

Freeze-Dried Formula May Block HIV Virus in Breast Milk
Could help prevent spread of disease in developing countries, study suggests

New Tests Assess Kids' Sense of Smell, Taste
Previous measures aimed at adults, but Australian team says these 3 gauges work better

SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction
Improper regulation of serotonin triggered sudden death in mice, researchers report

Working Hard When Tired Raises Blood Pressure
Finding suggests chronic fatigue may pose serious health risks

Lots of Sex May Prevent Erectile Dysfunction
It's the 'use it or lose it' principle at work, one expert says

Screening Athletes Could Cut Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
But ECG use controversial because of cost, number of false positives, study says

Kidney Cancer Vaccine Shows No Boost in Survival
But early-stage patients may benefit from further study of vitespen, researchers say

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