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Cardiac Catheterizations: Too Many Performed? A large percentage of patients without known heart disease who undergo invasive cardiac catheterization to check for dangerous artery blockages do not have them, a new study suggests More >>
Salmonella Risk Prompts Wider Food Recall Nearly 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat beef taquito and chicken quesadilla products that may be contaminated with salmonella have been recalled, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says. More >>
Pill Kills Hard-to-Treat Head Lice Stromectal -- a pill containing ivermectin, a drug used to prevent heartworm in dogs -- kills head lice resistant to first-line treatment better than malathion-based lotion. More >>
NIH Panel: End Bans on Vaginal Birth after C-Section An NIH panel of outside advisors urges a change to hospital rules and doctor guidelines that keep many women who've had a C-section from opting for a natural birth in later pregnancies. More >>
New Diarrhea Danger for Children A severe diarrhea-causing germ once thought to only affect the elderly or seriously ill is now affecting a growing number of healthy children More >>
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