And that can pose serious psychological challenges, researcher says

Common signs of type 1 diabetes often resemble symptoms of other illnesses

Earlier stage of diagnosis, better survival for patients whose cancer was spotted via routine screening

Patients prefer getting both from people with personality, behavior traits similar to their own, study finds

They showed fewer signs of emotional problems if they weren't cared for solely by their mother

Study found many older patients showed signs of damage, even without full-blown stroke diagnosis

40,000 hospitalizations prevented in just one year, researchers estimate

Early trial supports accuracy of the screening, which could be a boon in preventing the disease

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Extent of protection from sexually transmitted virus higher than expected, suggesting 'herd immunity' is at work, experts say

Only 20 percent got shot within last 10 years

A substance outside their cells may inhibit spread of the disease, researchers report

Aided by a computer, researchers say they can identify how people are feeling

Higher doses of cholesterol-fighting drugs did not increase threat among heart attack patients, researchers say

Infectious-disease experts went to Middle East to gather information on often deadly MERS virus

Advocates say AMA's move will boost resources to fight weight-gain epidemic, but others question decision

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