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Athletes Really Do Play Through the Pain

by Robert PreidtMay 17, 2012Study finds endurance and 'game athletes' have higher tolerance for pain than the rest of us

Being Obese May Make Job Search Tougher

May 17, 2012'Employers' in study unknowingly rated same women higher after weight-loss surgery

Benefits of Widespread Statin Use Outweigh Risks: Study

by Mary Elizabeth DallasMay 17, 2012Even among low-risk patients, cholesterol meds may slash risk for vascular event

'Fish Pedicure' a Recipe for Bacterial Infection, Researchers Warn

May 17, 2012Health spa practice is highly unhealthy, study reports

Health Tip: Avoid Cross-Contaminating Food

by Diana KohnleMay 17, 2012Store and handle different edibles separately

Health Tip: Get the Most From Your Nap

by Diana KohnleMay 17, 2012Don't sleep for more than 30 minutes

Advanced Prostate Cancer Drug May Help at Earlier Stage

May 17, 2012In study, one-third benefited from taking Zytiga plus hormone therapy for 6 months before surgery

Experimental Drug Helps Fight Some Childhood Cancers, Study Finds

May 17, 2012Targeted therapy is effective, has few side effects, but larger trials needed, researchers say

Many Primary Care Docs Don't Know Long-Term Effects of Chemo: Survey

May 17, 2012Experts stress that information needs to be passed on after cancer treatment ends

Two-Drug Combo May Be Safe for Melanoma Treatment

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