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Health Care Reform: Is There a Doctor in the House?
Reform could strain, or possibly improve, the primary-care experience

Among elderly, rate of mild impairment was 1.5 times higher in males, study finds

Greatest risk is during first year after child is born, researchers say

But findings don't apply to low- or middle-income countries, study says

Search for more successful treatments for the deadly cancer continues, expert says

And more than half of U.S. kids exposed to secondhand smoke, CDC report finds

Though youngest were most vulnerable, fewer serious complications seen, study finds

Study found that returning to nevirapine still kept viral load down for most

Radiologists recommend minimally invasive procedure to remove staples, paper clips and more

Swedish study finds urban dwellers more prone to disorders such as schizophrenia

Study found it eased anxieties, lifted spirits in those with advanced disease

Only about a third of all U.S. businesses provide it, study finds

Less expensive options could save over $4 billion a year in U.S. health care costs, study suggests

Choosing health plans, managing chronic conditions requires basic health literacy

But analysis finds exposure to the controversial chemical is short-lived, with health effects unclear

Researchers blame unnecessary tests, treatments given to avoid lawsuits

But vegetable-based low-carb plans lowered death rates from cancer and heart disease, study finds

Study found more than 30% of kids who didn't get enough nighttime rest gained too much weight

Finding could help spot the disorder early, when treatments are most effective, researchers say

But the more people make, the better they feel about their lives overall, study found

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