Health news
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Number of babies born with syphilis has more than doubled
Congenital syphilis can cause miscarriages and even newborn death.
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Flu fatalities: Last year was record-breaking flu season
Find out who's most vulnerable to the flu.
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Lawnmower injuries send nearly 6,400 people to the ER yearly
Most injuries require surgery and a hospital stay.
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Does aspirin protect healthy hearts too?
New research sheds light on aspirin's role in heart, stroke protection.
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Appendicitis: Antibiotics could work as well as surgery
New research challenges conventional wisdom that appendicitis is a surgical emergency.
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Breast cancer: 7 facts to know
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Are you due for a screening?