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Grant aims to help Alexian Brothers improve autism treatment

Full Story published 12/1/2008 12:06 AM

More parents are buying into the notion that even adolescents shouldn't be stuck in unsightly orthodontia. But are the prettier (and pricier) alternatives to braces better? Most orthodontists say no.

Full Story published 12/1/2008 12:06 AM

Heading off heart attacks in women

Men's and women's hearts are different - in ways that doctors are still working to understand. According to the federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality women are far more likely than men to be hospitalized for chest pain for which doctors can't find a cause.

Full Story published 12/1/2008 12:06 AM

What you don't know about nutrition can pile on the pounds

It's the season to avoid temptation: the pumpkin pies, the holiday cookies, the endless parade of treats in the office. To help you keep off extra pounds during the holidays, let's debunk common nutrition myths:

Full Story published 12/1/2008 12:06 AM

Your health

Most of us get too much sodium and too little potassium in our diets. Reversing this imbalance could prevent or control high blood pressure and lead to fewer heart attacks and strokes, Harvard Heart Letter reports.

Full Story published 12/1/2008 12:06 AM

Some doctors may give up vaccines due to cost

About one in 10 U.S. doctors who vaccinate privately insured children are considering dropping that service largely because they are losing money when they do it, according to a new survey.

Full Story published 12/1/2008 12:06 AM

Choosing between home and health care

The housing market's collapse is forcing a growing number of Americans sitting on large medical bills to choose between paying the mortgage and paying the doctor.

Full Story published 12/1/2008 12:06 AM

11/28/2008