Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) — People with osteoporosis who take drugs such as Boniva (ibandronate), Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel (risedronate) to strengthen their bones may be at an increased risk of esophageal cancer, British resea…

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Health Tip: Breast-Feeding Benefits Baby

(HealthDay News) — For the first few months, newborns need sustenance from either breast milk or formula.

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Bedbug Nation: Critters Make a Comeback

FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) — From sunny California to New York City, in flophouses, theaters and high-end offices, bedbugs are popping up in droves although, these days, they're found in a lot more places than just your bed.

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Israeli researchers develop promising new HIV treatment

Israeli researchers have developed a new treatment for HIV that kills human cells infected with the virus and could lead to a breakthrough in treating AIDS, the Haaretz newspaper said on Friday.

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U.S. medical programs missing millions of kids: report

An estimated five million uninsured children in the United States were eligible for Medicaid or the Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) but were not enrolled in either plan, according to a new report.

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Dissertation Blog » Testosterone Replacement Therapy For Impotence

Testosterone Replacement Therapy For Impotence. The former occurs when there is interference in the sexual intercourse and reproduction due to absence of sexual desire and the eminent problem of ejaculation or orgasm; while the latter …

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Summary Box: Workers pick up growing insurance tab

2010 COSTS: Total premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance climbed only 3 percent for family coverage and 5 percent for single coverage, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Research and Educational Trust report.

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Timer may help kids' bladder control problems

Wearing a programmable wristwatch could help children manage their daytime bladder control problems, a new study suggests.

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Women, children most vulnerable in Pakistan crisis

Pakistan's displaced flood victims say a lack of clean water and high temperatures are causing illnesses sweeping through relief camps with children most at risk.

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Text messages little help in remembering the Pill

A cell phone text message — and the buzz or beep that signals its arrival — may not help a woman remember to pop her birth control pill, a new study suggests.

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