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More than 4.5 million people in the U.S. are walking around with knee replacements, a study finds,...

Birth-control fight turns into a campaign and fundraising tool The Obama administration's new requirement that most health insurance plans provide contraceptive services has exploded into a high-octane...	Gastric bypass can affect how medications work Many medications are absorbed normally in people who have had gastric bypass surgery, including most pain medications. In some specific...
10 things your cardiologist wants you to know Sure, you should keep your weight, cholesterol and blood pressure in check. But getting there — and staying there — includes a...	Breast cancer funds temporarily cut from Planned Parenthood Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a leader in fundraising for breast cancer research and famous worldwide for its iconic pink ribbon, halted...
Seeing more than just blurred vision in your eye exam According to a recent study, "eye care providers often detected signs of chronic disease before other healthcare providers — 65...	Healthy food tips for February: American Heart Month Whether you read the nutritional facts on menus or at home, here are some popular items to avoid or add on your grocery list to fight heart-...