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Levels of Lead, Mercury, PCBs in U.S. Women Raise Concern
By child-bearing age, women are likely to have a combination of lead, mercury, and PCBs in their systems — a potentially dangerous trio that can be passed on to their children, a new analysis finds.

tonsillectomy
Life, Amplified: Karrie Aitken's Story
For seven months, doctors couldn't tell Karrie Aitken what was causing debilitating pressure and pain in her left ear. Finally she received a rare diagnosis: superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome.

Battling Post-Wedding Blues: One Bride's Story
Up to 10 percent of new brides face some form of depression soon after the wedding, researchers say.

longevity
How Do You Live to 100? Not by Going to the Gym
Dan Buettner, author of 'The Blue Zones,' offers lessons from areas of the world where people live very long lives.

prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer Patients Put Themselves in the 'Hands' of a Robot
When it comes to targeting cancer cells, a robot called CyberKnife may be the best bet for some people with prostate cancer.

breast-cancer
Double Mastectomy Questioned in Some Cases
Study shows more women choosing preventive double mastectomy despite low risk in some cases.

diet-nutrition
Yes, That's a Bug in Your Salad. Eat It.
When "Bug Chef" David George Gordon visits a Yonkers, NY elementary school, the students get an odd, if nutritious, alternative to the usual school lunch.

diet & nutrition
More New Drugs a Bad Fit With Grapefruit
Number of potentially risky meds has more than doubled in four years.

kids' health
Injuries Skyrocket From Inflatable Bounce Houses
Inflatable bounce houses and moonwalks are springboards for childhood fun, but they're also the source of an alarming number of children's injuries, a new report warns.

longevity
3 Cooking Methods That May Help You Live Longer
A leading physician says changing the way we cook may help eliminate chemicals that can make you age, cause inflammation, and worsen diabetes.

weight
Burn Off the Bird in Record Time
A new study says it takes less than three minutes to burn off some serious turkey day calories.

skin cancer
5 Ways to Keep Your 'Summer Skin' All Year Long
There's a reason your skin feels softer in summer, but there's no reason you can't keep that feeling throughout the winter with a few simple tips.

diet & nutrition
Keri Glassman: Indulge Without the Bulge
The holidays are full of temptations. Nutrition expert Keri Glassman says it's okay to give in now and then. Watch the video to find out why.

heart health
Unemployment Linked to More Heart Attacks
While job loss can take a toll on a person's wallet and emotional health, new research suggests it can also hurt the heart.

rheumatoid arthritis
Medical Mystery Solved: The Rare Illness That Stumped Doctors for More Than a Year
Strep. Mononucleosis. These were just some of the diagnoses Bethany Pautsch was given before one doctor finally solved the mystery. The answer? Still's Disease, a rare form of rheumatoid arthritis.

kids' health
Muscle-Building Teens May Go to Extremes
Desire for toned physique sometimes leads to harmful behaviors, research shows.

diet & nutrition
Male vs. Female Doctors: Which Do You Prefer?
Everyday Health asked New Yorkers if they prefer male or female doctors. Which do you prefer?


stop smoking
New Yorkers on Proposed Smoker's License
Professor Simon Chapman from the University of Sydney in Australia has proposed a smoker’s license that would require all smokers to pay a fee for the right to smoke and carry a smart card they'd have to show when buying cigarettes.

emotional-health
How to Get Through the Winter Without Losing Your Cool
As the days get shorter, so do our tempers. Irritability is just one symptom of the winter 'blues,' but there are ways to lighten the mood.

migraine
Migraine Patients Not Hurt by 'Freckles' on Brain Imaging
No association of migraine with progression of any MRI-measured brain lesions in men.

insomnia
Exposure to Light at Night May Cause Depression, Learning Issues, JHU Biologist Says
Exposure to Light at Night May Cause Depression, Learning Issues, JHU Biologist Says

How Magnets Can Alter the Brain and Help Depression Symptoms
Powerful, high-tech magnets are helping patients, like 70-year-old Keith, who have severe depression.

stroke
A Stroke at 19 — With a Surprising Cause
One in four people has a tiny hole inside their heart called a patent foramen ovale, or PFO. Most of us never know we have it, but the consequence of this condition can be a sudden heart attack or stroke. That's what happened to 19-year-old Phoebe Do
