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New research from the American Association for Cancer Research has added melanoma — the deadliest form of skin cancer — to the list of cancers correlated to alcohol use.

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Studies are pointing to a cancer-fighting drug called Rapamycin currently used successfully in human patients that could extend the life of man's best friend.

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As the temperature drops but before the snow falls, more and more people are hitting the gym instead of the trail. Weightlifting has multiple potential benefits - it may increase...

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Concerned about both safety and the skyrocketing costs of EpiPen, University of Utah Health (UUH) nurses were already searching for solutions before the media storm hit.

By being safe on a dark night, your kiddos will be happier and will possibly get more candy.

As the days count down to Election Day blood pressure is rising all across the country. So, how is one to remain sane among the chaos?

Having breast cancer is hard enough. But a new technology called Savi Scout is making lumpectomies easier for patients and surgeons.

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Kidney stones are a painful condition that affects more than 300,000 Americans a year. Now a new study suggests a fun day at the amusement park may help relieve them.

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