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Depression linked to almost doubled stroke risk in middle-aged women
Depression among women 47-52 years old is associated with an almost doubled risk of stroke. Researchers call for greater awareness of depression as a preventable risk factor for stroke among...
Novel brain training device to reconnect brain and paralyzed limb after stroke
The world’s first Brain Training Device has given a ray of new hope to the recovery of survivors after stroke. This novel device can detect brainwave and control the movement...
Massage therapy shown to improve stress response in preterm infants
A new study has found massage therapy that involved moderate pressure and stroking of the soft tissues followed by flexing and extending the joints of the arms and legs increased...
Future hospitalization and increased health service use may be linked to insomnia
New study finds insomnia may be an important indicator of future hospitalization among middle-aged and older adults.
Credit card debt leads some to skip medical care
People with outstanding credit card or medical debt were more likely to delay or avoid medical or dental care, finds a new study.
Using anticholinergics for as few as 60 days causes memory problems in older adults
Research on medications commonly taken by older adults has found that drugs with strong anticholinergic effects cause cognitive impairment when taken continuously for as few as 60 days. A similar...

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Crosswalk installed at Tampa spot where girl died, but is it enough?
A new crosswalk was completed on Thursday by the Florida Department of Transportation at Busch Boule
Paul McCartney kicks off ''Out There'' tour with 2 shows in Orlando
Paul McCartney is kicking off the North American leg of his "Out There" tour in Orlando.
Deputies: Lakeland mother shoots, kills son in self-defense
A Lakeland mother shot her son in self-defense on Friday night, deputies said. According to reports
Final resting place for Hillsborough pioneers tidied up
As the sun rose over Limona Cemetery in Brandon there was a special group of people protecting the l
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade makes surprise visit at South Florida prom
A Miami Heat basketball star created a truly magical prom night for a South Florida teenager. It al
Weekly Address: Obama talks jobs, says politics misplace focus
President Barack Obama is calling attention to his economic proposals and efforts to expand the midd

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Surgeon general urges new focus on suicide prevention
The Obama administration is urging a new focus on preventing suicides and is beefing up the nation's crisis hotline to help.
Company seeks more approval for clot blocker
Johnson & Johnson gave the FDA additional data on its new anti-clotting drug, in a second attempt to get approval for more uses.
My Semicolon Life: Setting new goals
USA TODAY music writer Brian Mansfield chronicles his life with colon cancer.
Radiation may up breast cancer risk in some women
Mammograms might raise the chances of developing cancer in young women whose genes put them at higher risk, a study suggests.
Ouch! Hospital to review woman's $83,046 scorpion sting bill
An Arizona hospital that billed a woman $83,046 for scorpion sting treatment said it will adjust her bill and review its price.
U.N.: Chemicals damaging health and environment
The report by the U.N. Environment Program warned that the increasing production of chemicals is increasing health costs.