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Two-Drug Combo May Be Safe for Melanoma Treatment

May 17, 2012Preliminary research found reduced skin-lesion side effect

Daily Coffee May Help Keep Grim Reaper Away

May 16, 2012Three cups linked to 10% lower odds of dying from typical causes, federal study finds

For Dementia Patients, Feeding Tubes May Increase Bed Sores

by Robert PreidtMay 14, 2012Findings challenge long-standing beliefs, researchers say

Is Combining Hysterectomy and a Tummy Tuck Safe?

May 11, 2012Yes, small study concludes, but some other experts disagree

Scleroderma Complications Worse in Blacks Than Whites: Study

by Robert PreidtMay 10, 2012The autoimmune disease, which affects tissue throughout the body, can lead to scarred lungs

Response to First Treatment May Predict Epilepsy's Course

May 09, 2012About half of patients are seizure-free after first medication, study finds

Scientists Map Melanoma's Genome

May 09, 2012Findings include genetic link to breast cancer, researchers say

Irregular Heartbeat Poses Greater Stroke Risk for Women Than Men

May 08, 2012Study found that the higher odds remained even when women took blood thinner

Eye Color May Help Predict Vitiligo Risk

by Mary Elizabeth DallasMay 08, 2012People with blue eyes are less likely to have the autoimmune disease, study finds

Aim Skin Cancer Warnings at the Young, Too, Experts Say

May 07, 2012To get message across, doctors should focus on sun's damage to looks, not health, panel advises