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Some doctors think that others need to do a better job choosing which patients get an angiogram.
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It seems the old cliche may be true.
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Minorities make up nearly half the children born in the U.S., part of a historic trend in which minorities are expected to become the U.S. majority over the next 40 years.
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The company responsible for a ballooning recall of processed foods continued to manufacture and distribute a flavor-enhancing ingredient for a month after tests confirmed it was made with contaminated equipment, according to a Food and Drug Administration report.
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Californians use about 1 million pounds of marijuana a year, according to a staff analysis from the Board of Equalization.
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Are you at risk for heart disease? Use this calculator to find out.
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Nicotine builds up gradually in smokers’ brains rather than spiking after each puff, according to a study that might help point to new ways to help people quit smoking.
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People who eat garlic may slow a process in the body that can lead to cancer.
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President Barack Obama’s health care bill would change federal policy on abortion, but not open the spigot of taxpayer dollars that some abortion opponents fear.
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Alcohol could help women avoid becoming overweight or obese, a study finds.
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