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U.S. On Track For Most Measles Cases In A Decade
U.S. On Track For Most Measles Cases In A Decade (WCCO)
The United States seems to be on track to have more measles cases than any year in more than a decade, with virtually all cases linked to other countries, including Europe where there's a big outbreak.

Symptom watch: Do I have asthma? (WTVF)
A lot of people live with asthma symptoms for a while without knowing they have asthma.

NY warming to 1st indoor tanning ban for children (WNYT NewsChannel 13)
Fulfilling the "Jersey Shore" mantra of G.T.L. _ gym, tanning, laundry _ may soon be a lot harder for teenagers in New York as the state tries to become the first to ban indoor tanning for all minors.

Drugmakers eliminate infant drops of key medicine
Drugmakers eliminate infant drops of key medicine (WKYC-TV - Health News)
Johnson & Johnson and other makers of cold and fever medications said Wednesday that they will discontinue infant drops of medicines containing acetaminophen in an effort to avoid confusion that can lead to dangerous overdoses.

Study: Prostate cancer surgery helps younger men (KVAL-TV Eugene)
Men under 65 with early prostate cancer had better survival odds if they had surgery right away instead of waiting for treatment only if their cancer got worse, a study in Sweden found.

New generic drugs promise big savings for brand-name medication users (KSWB-TV San Diego)
Lipitor. Actos. Plavix. These are some of the most-prescribed medicines in the U.S., drugs that are so commonplace they are responsible for a huge chunk of the $300 billion spent on brand-name pharmaceuticals each year.

Phytostanol/phytosterol margarine for lowering cholesterol? (jarretmorrow)
Elevated serum cholesterol and, in particular, LDL Cholesterol are important risk factors for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease .A First-line treatment for elevated cholesterol typically involves the use of statin type medication to lower LDL cholesterol levels.A Apart from medication, lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation as well as ...

Ask the Doc :: Penis Size (EDGE)
Question: Dear Doctor Jason, OK, once and for all: what is normal penis size? Signed, Gimme the Facts Doctor Jason's Response: Ahhhhh, the age-old question of "Am I big enough?" As per recorded standards in the medical literature, the average length of a stretched penis, measured from the base to the tip, is approximately 5.25 inches.

Online Health Scams Promise AIDS Cure, Elixirs (EDGE)
The government is launching an effort to counteract bogus online remedies that purport to cure a range of ailments, from herpes to HIV.

Women disagree with task force: Want mammograms starting at 40
Women disagree with task force: Want mammograms starting at 40 (WVNY)
A U.S. health task force stunned much of the medical world and many women in November 2009 by recommending that most women didn't need to get their first mammogram until age 50.

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