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WATCH THIS: Dr., Are You Sure I Have Breast Cancer? I Feel Fine.

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Dr. do I really have cancer?

Watch Dr. Harness, Pres. American Society of Breast Surgeons. St. Joseph Hospital Comprehensive Breast Center in Orange, CA.


     
     
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The Rise Of The Next Deadly Superbug

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By JoNel Aleccia
Health writer
MSNBC

Amy Warren had never heard of the germ that made her so miserable.

In January 2005, weeks after giving birth to her daughter, the Ohio mother of two knew only that she was in pain, suffering cramping so severe she felt like she was still in labor. Then came the diarrhea, uncontrollable bouts up to 50 times a day, which left Warren weak and raw and stranded in her Maineville home.

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Less Money Means More Hurting Says Study Co-author Alan Kreuger, a Professor of Economics at Princeton University

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By Ed Edelson
EmpowHer's HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) -- Not having money hurts. Physically.


     
     
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Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders

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THURSDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults with sleep problems, pain, diabetes and respiratory problems are more likely to take naps during the day, a U.S. study finds.


     
     
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HEAR THIS: Dr. Caroline Pukall, What Is Vestibulodynia?

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Listen as Dr. Pukall an Assistant Professor at Department of Psychology at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada explains vestibulodynia.


     
     
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WATCH THIS: How Often Should A Women Get Tested For STDs, Dr. Marrazzo?

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Dr. Marrazzo, Associate Professor, Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases at the University of Washington in Seattle explains how often a women should get tested for a sexually transmitted disease.


     
     
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FDA Takes Closer Look At Lasik Complaints

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WASHINGTON - A decade after Lasik eye surgery hit the market, patients left with fuzzy instead of clear vision are airing their grievances before federal health officials.

Make no mistake: Most Lasik recipients do walk away with crisper vision, some better than 20/20.

But not everyone's a good candidate, and an unlucky few do suffer life-changing side effects: poor vision, painful dry eyes, glare or problems seeing at night.

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WATCH THIS: Dr. Bernstein, Why are Migraines an Illness?

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Carolyn Bernstein, MD, Medical Director Assistant Professor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School explains why migraines are categorized as an illness.


     
     
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WATCH THIS: Migraine Expert Dr. Bernstein: What Are Migraine Symptoms?

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Carolyn Bernstein, MD, Medical Director Assistant Professor in Neurology, Harvard Medical School, explains migraine symptoms.


     
     
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Researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle Say Trauma Patients Suffer Even 12 Months After Injury

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THURSDAY, March 20 (HealthDay News) -- One year after suffering major trauma, many patients have moderately severe pain, a U.S. study finds.