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Thousands of women put off getting mammograms, because they feel like they're too busy. See why you shouldn't put it off.
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3 Foster Farms plants to stay open - USDA
Three Foster Farms plants linked to a salmonella outbreak will stay open for now, the USDA announced on Thursday.
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Covered CA: Maternity in 'essential' services
Starting Jan. 1, all Covered California plans will have to cover 10 health categories identified as 'essential.'
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Covered Calif.: Insurance enrollment begins
Millions of Californians can now sign up for health insurance through the state's insurance marketplace called Covered California.
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Millions of Californians can start signing up for health insurance on Tuesday morning through Covered California.
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Video: Salivary gland stones removed w/o scalpel
Salivary gland stones are painful and could leave scars when removed. Surgeons are now removing them without a scalpel.
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Video: Obese cancer patients getting incorrect care?
Obese patients are less likely to survive cancer, and one reason may be that they're being under-dosed in chemotherapy.
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Video: New blood clot treatment vacuums out clot
Blood clots can be treated with clot busting drugs, but sometimes that doesn't work. There's a new kind of treatment.
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Video: Have unexplained pain? New research may help
Researchers have recently discovered a syndrome that may explain the cause of unknown pain and provide much needed answers.
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Video: New technology helps treat racing heartbeats
There's a new way to calm racing heartbeats using computerized navigation to lead doctors to the cause of the problem.
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Video: Baby gets donated liver from mom's friend
A Riverside woman's liver donation is saving the life of her friend's baby. She's hoping the story will inspire others.
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Video: Study: Women should get mammograms before 50
A new study suggests that mammograms before age 50 could dramatically cut deaths from breast cancer.
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Low back pain clinical trial zaps nerve
Local doctors are trying to find out if zapping a little-known nerve can get rid of chronic low back pain for good.
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Video: New treatment breaks down large kidney stones
A new, non-invasive treatment helps safely wipe out kidney stones, even in the most extreme cases.
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Video: Joint supplements tested for ingredients
More osteoarthritis patients are turning to joint supplements, but are consumers really getting what they paid for?
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Video: Video games may be good medicine for adults?
Some doctors give patients prescriptions for exercise, but soon baby boomers may also get a prescription for video games.
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Video: Improper nutrition plays role in pet obesity
Experts warn pet owners that improper nutrition plays a major role in pet obesity.
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Video: Changes in mood may help early CTE detection
A new study reveals early changes in mood and memory may help doctors diagnose CTE in athletes before it's too late.
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Video: Superheroes visit sick kids at hospital
Sick children at Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA felt like they could fly, thanks to some famous superheroes.
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Video: Regular blood pressure tests are good tactic
Researchers say consistent tests and simplified methods will help you keep your high blood pressure under control.
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Video: Clinical trial: Immune cells to fight cancer
Researchers believe with help from modern science, the cure for cancer could be found in the body's own immune system.
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Video: Tattoos and skin cancer: pigment can hide moles
A new study says you may want to think very hard about where you place your tattoos.
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Video: Tips to avoid a misdiagnosis from ER doctors
Communicating effectively during an ER visit is extremely important. One way to do that is in the first 10 seconds.
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Video: Lesser-known symptoms of early heart attack
There are five lesser-known symptoms you need to know about the risk of early heart attack.
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Video: 'Virtual partner': therapy for aphasia patients
Scientists are using new technology to make treatment for aphasia patients more accessible.
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Video: Diabetes risk: lesser-known symptoms to monitor
There are well-known symptoms of diabetes, plus several warning signs you may not be familiar with.
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