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Urgent Care, Retail Clinics Offer Alternatives to ER Visits
Less expensive options could save over $4 billion a year in U.S. health care costs, study suggests

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

Researchers blame unnecessary tests, treatments given to avoid lawsuits

Choosing health plans, managing chronic conditions requires basic health literacy

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

Long-term effect of exposure to PFOAs, PFOS compounds still unknown, researchers say

Expert urges parents to pack some variety and nutrition into kids' lunch boxes

Too little conditioning, cold and high altitude all contribute to hazard, researchers say

Making good hygiene a habit can help stop spread of flu at school, expert says

Researcher admits finding seems obvious, but says scientific proof still important to encourage activity

Pediatrician offers tips to start the school year right

Occurred even at blood levels below those recommended for treatment, NIH found

Blacks, Hispanics also more likely to be hit by a vehicle, study shows

Personal highs, lows less important than events shared with others, researchers say

More study needed on early treatments to alter the course of the bowel disease, researchers say

Giving rodents omega-3 fatty acids helped counteract inflammation that can lead to diabetes

Researchers link stress of inner-city life to increased hospitalizations

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