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Wear the correct shoes

Consider allergy severity

That poses a significant barrier to the treatment of obesity, researchers say

1 in 5 thought child wouldn't listen to advice on the issue, but research suggests otherwise

Patients wait an average of five hours in the ER before being admitted to the ICU, study finds

Experts explain what motivates some to flirt with Mother Nature's wrath while most run for cover

Years of braces and surgery couldn't keep Stacy Lewis from becoming the best in her sport

But simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report

Itch is a sensation distinct from others, such as pain, researchers say

• 'Nanoparticle' Flu Vaccine Could Be an Advance

• Mystery Illness Kills 2 in Alabama

Keep skin cool and dry

Suggestions for people with a private well

Mothers with deficiency had kids with lower IQs and reading ability, researchers say

In studies, patients sometimes saw anger in a 'neutral' face and reacted to that threat

Skin cancer drug had no effect on brain plaques in mice, three separate research teams report

Many health departments have altered treatment practices; CDC officials working to solve the problem

Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study

Girls and obese children are likelier to take advantage of this knowledge

Physical activity helps them do better academically and socially, experts say