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Reaching a century of life isn’t as big a deal as it used to be.
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Tom Watson and Lance Armstrong show that skills, experience and modern training allow athletes to extend their careers.
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Some doctors worry that telling people about genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease will cause anxiety and other problems for patients.
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When the swine flu vaccine becomes available, nations could find that their contracts with pharmaceutical companies are easily broken.
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A survey shows that people think swine flu will make a big comeback, and it could cost them money.
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There are three big names in the weight-loss industry. Which plan is right for you?
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Nearly 36 percent of black Americans are obese — much more than other major racial or ethnic groups — and that gap exists in most states, a new federal study finds.
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As people age, they can get weaker and lose balance, leading to falls. Learn more about the risks.
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A simple, cheap pill could help people with chronic kidney disease.
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The last time the government embarked on a major vaccine campaign against a new swine flu, thousands filed claims contending they suffered side effects from the shots. This time, the government has already taken steps to head that off.
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