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Exercising despite rotator cuff issue

A deep pushup is stressful on the rotator cuff, but a ½ -depth, slow and controlled pushup can be equally effective at working a variety of muscle groups at

Therapist: PTSD Marines get shoddy care

Manion was fired in September after working for eight months for a company that has a contract with the military to provide mental health care on the North

New activism for suicide prevention

Lori Zeller is part of a growing movement of survivors of suicide loss who openly speak out about the experience despite the stigma attached.

Official turnaround on Pap smears

The change comes amid a separate debate over when regular mammograms to detect breast cancer should begin, in the 40s or the 50s.

Weekend fight over health care looms

Preparing for a weekend battle over the Democrats health care proposal, Republicans ramped up their criticism.

The facts about quitting smoking

Quitting smoking isn't easy. But the American Cancer Society reports smokers who kick the habit won't have to wait long to feel those health benefits.

The journey of a thousand miles begins

A 19-year old Marine from Wisconsin lost his feet during a roadside blast in Afghanistan last month. But he plans to walk through the door when he comes home

Military seeks to predict PTSD

A military experiment is now trying to predict who's most at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder.  Understanding underlying triggers might help reduce the

Inside the mammogram task force

The task force first came together in 1984 and is the "leading independent panel of private-sector experts in prevention and primary care," according to its

Southern US counties most obese

The statistics are estimates for the year 2007 — based on surveys, census figures and other information for that and other years

HIV+ soccer team scores against stigma

Epworth is one of the poorest townships in Zimbabwe. It has a high prevalence of HIV.

Task force doc defends mammogram stand

The recommendations from the task force have left women confused about whose advice to follow.

Program helps people quit smoking

A MassHealth pilot program helps low income smokers kick the habit.

Many support curbing malpractice suits

According to a new associated press poll, most  Americans want Congress to deal with malpractice lawsuits driving up the cost of medical care.

Video game epilepsy concerns parent

Like most nine year-old boys, Brandon Sweeney likes sports, and video games. In fact, Brandon spent a good part of summer break engrossed in his favorite video

Infrared used to detect breast cancer

Controversial new guidlines give way to a possible new way to detect breast cancer without the use of mammograms.

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