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| Healthy Living
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Living Healthily on Less
Most people are cutting back in these tough economic times, trying to save more and make do with less. But can you cut back when it comes to your health? As it turns out, experts say you can -- if you're smart about it. There are ways to save money, they say, while still eating healthily, staying physically fit and receiving needed medical care. full story»
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| Future of Medicine
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For Obese Teens, Bariatric Surgery May Be Drastic but Vital
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Teen obesity has become a serious public health concern in the United States, with recent research finding that nearly one in every four teenagers is obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite this, doctors have been loath to perform weight-loss surgery -- also called gastric bypass and bariatric surgery -- on teenagers, though it's become a common and effective method of weight loss in adults. full story»
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| Health News Feature
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Might Hope Have a Dark Side?
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Imagine suffering from a chronic illness that challenges you every single day. You have aches and pains, difficulty getting around and sometimes suffer from surprising decreases in energy. You take fistfuls of medication for relief and endure countless medical procedures to keep the illness from progressing. full story»
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