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Monday Best Time for Hospitalization With Heart Failure, Study Says

Death rates appear to rise and fall depending on day of week, season, research suggests.

5/24/2013

Bowel Issues Affect 3 Out of 4 Pregnant Women

These problems don't significantly affect quality of life, study says.

5/24/2013

Low-Income, Minority Parents More Open to HPV Vaccine for Girls, Study Says

White, middle-class parents less accepting of the cervical cancer shot, researchers contend.

5/24/2013

Parents Underestimate Influence Over Teens' Substance Abuse: Survey

1 in 5 thought child wouldn't listen to advice on the issue, but research suggests otherwise.

5/24/2013

Storm Chasers: Born to Be Wild?

Experts explain what motivates some to flirt with Mother Nature's wrath while most run for cover.

5/24/2013

Sharp Rise in ICU Admissions From U.S. Emergency Rooms

Patients wait an average of five hours in the ER before being admitted to the ICU, study finds.

5/24/2013

Common Glaucoma Drug May Cause Droopy Eyelids, Study Finds

Doctors should be cautious when prescribing specific eyedrops, researchers say.

5/24/2013

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