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Survey: Many believe cancer myths
cnn.com
Falsely believe surgery can allow cancer cells to spread through the body.

Blood test predicts heart attack
webmd.com
May help doctors spot patients in immediate danger of a major attack.

More about Traveller's Diarrhoea
healthday.com
TD is more common in younger adults than older people, for reasons unclear.

An unexpected test of love
telegraph.co.uk
In half of all infertility cases, the problem is down to men.

 Children
When we see a nosebleed...
drgreene.com
Blood can flow from the nose for many reasons, most of which are not serious.

Stranger danger
about.com
Warning kids about 'stranger danger' has gone out of favour in recent years.

Spoiled brat screening quiz
about.com
Articles and advice on effectively disciplining your child.

 Conditions & Ailments
What is scabies?
about.com
An itchy red rash on certain parts of the body could signal scabies.

What are pinched nerves?
about.com
Sciatica, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, are conditions related.

Arthritis quiz: Myth or fact?
about.com
Arthritis is a complicated disease with many myths and misconceptions.

 Diet & Fitness
Low back pain: Active healing
about.com
Patients are being called upon to take an active role in healing up their back pain.

Obesity costs soar tenfold in 10 years
cnn.com
Americans' losing battle against the bulge also bears a burgeoning price tag.

Pelvic power
about.com
This pelvic floor is a key component in healthy posture and efficient movement.

Botox and pain
about.com
Botox is being studied for its effects on chronic headache pain.

 Alternative Therapies
Study questions value of acupuncture
healthday.com
Migraine headache sufferers who use acupuncture get no more pain relief.

More about essential oils
about.com
The ancient practice of aromatherapy can help with chronic pain.

Use of alternative medicine on the rise
medindia.net
More than one-third of people use at least one form of alternative medicine.

 Women
New treatments for breast cancer
about.com
Treatment for metastatic breast cancer is constantly evolving.

Brooke Shields: Postpartum depression
about.com
She bares her soul about experiences with postpartum depression.

Top 10 myths about birth control
about.com
Women led to believe much about reproductive health that is simply untrue.


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