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Most Hospitals Fall Short On Colon Cancer

Almost 2/3 Of U.S. Hospitals Don't Meet National Guidelines For "12-Node Check"

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New Med Students Shun Primary Care Jobs

Survey: Only 2 Percent Of Upcoming Graduates Plan To Become Primary Care Doctors



Amphetamine Use On Rise In Asia, Mideast

U.N.: Manufacturing And Trafficking Of Illegal Synthetic Stimulants Becoming More Sophisticated



Jordan Aims To Combat Ramadan Health Woes

Government Urges Healthy Eating During Holy Month Marked By Heart Attacks, Diabetic Comas

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David Hyde Pierce Crusades Vs. Alzheimer's

Lost Father, Grandfather To It; Seeks To Raise Awareness; Notes Heavy Impact On Caregivers



Foods To Beat Bad Breath...

...And For A Super, Healthy Smile; Dietician Keri Glassman Takes Bites Out Of The Topics

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Colon Cancer Patients Lack Follow-Up Care

Study: Only 40 Percent Received All Recommended Screenings And Tests Following Surgery

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Teenage Obesity Linked To Liver Disease

Obesity, Surpasses Alcohol Abuse And Hepatitis As Most Common Cause Of Cirrhosis



New Cholera Outbreak Hits Iraq

20 Cases Confirmed; Officials Warn Figures Are Much Higher



Stars, Networks Stand Up To Cancer

CBS, ABC, NBC Simulcast Historic Live, Hour-Long, Commerical-Free Appeal

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Adult Cancer Therapies May Benefit Kids

CBS News Anchor Katie Couric: New, Targeted Innovations Could Ease Smallest Victims' Pain

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Medicine Cabinet Must-Haves

Dr. Mallika Marshall On What To Keep Around — Just In Case

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Why Men Die Sooner

New Book Called "Why Men Die First" Explains How Men Can Close The Longevity Gap



Dentist Accused Of Dumping Waste On Beach

Pennsylvania Dentist Charged With Dumping Needles, Other Materials Along Jersey Shore



Who Uses And Abuses Drugs And Alcohol?

U.S. Government Survey Shows Patterns of Illicit Drug, Alcohol And Tobacco Use


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