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Weight Loss Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack, Stroke

People who take Abbott's weight-loss pill Meridia have a higher risk of non-fatal heart attack and stroke, a study sponsored by the drug's maker finds.

Physically Unprepared Skiers Face Heart Risk

Many people fail to rev up their exercise regimen before they leave for a ski vacation -- and the sudden burst of activity on the slopes puts them at risk for heart attack, researchers say.

New Anticlotting Drugs in the Works

The drugs apixaban and Xarelto are effective at preventing deadly blood clots, new studies show.

Sex Not on Most New Moms’ Minds

A research review finds that new moms have little sex drive in the first months after delivery.

Michael Douglas and Throat Cancer FAQ

In the wake of actor Michael Douglas's announcement that he has stage IV throat cancer, WebMD answers frequently asked questions about the disease.

Bad News About Youth Boosts Elders' Esteem

People over 50 get a self-esteem boost when they read negative news about young adults, a study shows.

Coffee May Combat High Blood Pressure

Older people with high blood pressure who drink one to two cups of coffee a day have more elastic blood vessels than those who drink less or more, Greek researchers report.

Timing of Delivery May Affect Cerebral Palsy Risk

Babies delivered at 37 or 38 weeks -- or at 42 weeks or later -- are at increased risk for cerebral palsy compared to those born at 40 weeks, a study shows.

Breast Cancer Gene Test, Preventive Surgery Save Women's Lives

Women who carry the BRCA1 or BRCA2 cancer genes cut their death risk by getting preventive surgery to remove their ovaries and fallopian tubes. Mastectomy further reduces their cancer risk.

Low Vitamin D Linked to Heart Failure Deaths

Low vitamin D levels are associated with a higher risk of death and hospitalization in people with heart failure, researchers report.

Selenium May Protect Against Bladder Cancer

Adding more selenium to your diet may reduce your risk of bladder cancer.

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