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Spouses can boost early detection for melanoma patients

Monday, 28 May 2018, 10:45 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

There's an extra bonus to marriage for melanoma patients: They tend to be diagnosed in earlier more treatable stages than patients who are unmarried, widowed or divorced, a new study...

Opioid treatment gap in Medicare: methadone clinics

Friday, 25 May 2018, 10:44 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

One in three older Americans with Medicare drug coverage is prescribed opioid painkillers, but for those who develop a dangerous addiction there is one treatment Medicare won't cover:...

When to say when: Study says limit alcohol to 1 drink a day

Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 10:39 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Here's some sobering news: A large international study says adults should average no more than one alcoholic drink per day, and that means drinking guidelines in many countries may be far too...

Risk of Zika infection through sex may last only a month

Tuesday, 22 May 2018, 10:34 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Signs of Zika infection can be seen in semen for as long as nine months, but the risk of sexual transmission appears to end in one month, according to a study published Wednesday. The study...

Organs from drug overdoses could help transplant shortage

Monday, 21 May 2018, 10:33 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Fatal drug overdoses are increasing organ donations, and researchers reported Monday that people who receive those transplants generally fare as well as patients given organs from more traditional...

Street artists take Aygo customization to another level

Wednesday, 12 November 2014, 13:56 Last update: about 13 years ago

The new Aygo, is an outstanding example of Toyota's commitment to build ever-better cars that catch the eye and are genuinely fun to drive and this year during the Paris Motor Show a trio of top...

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