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By Dennis Thompson, HealthDay  (HealthDay News) — The number of measles cases in the United States has reached 121 patients in 17 states and the District of Columbia, ...

(HealthDay News) — Wireless, single-lead real-time smartphone electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring accurately detects baseline intervals and atrial rate and rhythm, according to a study published online ...

(HealthDay News) — Energy drinks are linked to hyperactivity and inattention in middle-school students, a new study reveals. Yale University researchers looked at more than ...

Watching a loved one slowly deteriorate with a diagnosis of metastatic cancer can be excruciating.  And, sometimes, the unknown is equally painful. But now there’s ...

(HealthDay News) — Shorter shifts for medical residents don’t appear to be making any big improvements in doctors’ fatigue levels or in patient care, new ...

By Dave Denniston Imagine you have just finished residency and are finally starting your medical career. You may feel relieved to finally have those years ...

Autism Speaks, the national advocacy group that raises awareness and funds for research and treatment of autism, released a statement in support of vaccinating children ...

An anti-vaccine family goes to Disneyland. They get the measles, go to a clinic in Arizona and infect a clinic employee who proceeds to expose ...

Chronic constipation is a common problem that affects approximately 15 percent of the U.S. population, according to the American Gastroenterological Association. Temple University Hospital is ...

FRIDAY, Feb. 6, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Ladies, a heavy coffee habit might do more than perk you up. New research suggests it may also ...