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Widespread Public Defibrillators May Save Lives
As lifesaving devices increase, so do the number of heart attack survivors, Japanese study finds

Gays, Lesbians Excluded From Some Medical Studies
Research into sexual health tends to omit them, report finds

6 Out of 10 American Adults Drink
Highly educated white men most likely to be tipplers, study finds

Newer Genetic Info Adds Little to Predicting Breast Cancer
Data on lesser known variants didn't improve powers of standard risk model

Ranking Doctors by Cost-Profile May Not Help Save Money
Study casts doubt on whether financial rating tools are reliable

Meth Exposure May Be Worse for Fetus Than Alcohol
Drug abuse treatment essential for pregnant women, researchers say

Rehab Program Gets Back Pain Patients Back to Work Sooner
Disability cut short with integrated care, research shows

Stitching Wounds May Be Safer Than Stapling
Infection rate is higher with metal staples, review finds

Abusive Men Often Rationalize Their Behavior
Many think domestic violence is much more common than it is, researchers say

Online, Phone Tests Assess Diabetes Risk
Nearly 6 million Americans don't know they have type 2, experts say

Colonoscopy Not Needed for Most With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Typical symptoms not an indicator of more serious disease, study finds

Risks of Kids' Surgeries May Not Stick With Parents
Despite giving 'informed consent,' many can't recall details, study finds

'Gaming' Sends Boys' Test Scores Sliding
Study finds they spend less time on academics with video-game systems at home

Could Lowering Blood Pressure Help Stop Dementia?
Major U.S. trial will enroll thousands to examine links between hypertension, Alzheimer's

Sexual Desire, Satisfaction Don't Diminish During Pregnancy
Study found first, second trimesters don't mean lowered interest for most women

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