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And many keep them concealed, review finds

This article provides data from a WebMD/Medscape survey done in collaboration with STAT on the topic of bias in health care.

Naturally occurring element can raise risk of cancers, other health problems

A majority of health care professionals – including doctors, nurses and physician assistants -- say patients have made offensive comments to them based on their age, gender, ethnic background, race, weight, or other personal traits. The findings are from a new WebMD/Medscape survey done in collaboration with STAT news.

Martha Stewart Whiteware Cake Knife and Server set has handles that can break.

Patient advocates urge transparency with medical records, but getting them isn't always easy -- or wise.

White coats with shorter sleeves may be more sanitary, study finds

50-somethings will face more challenges as retirement nears, study suggests

Astronauts surrounded by too few species of microbes could face health risks, study suggests

Ability to use less fresh blood could help ease shortages

NIH study to examine correlation between genes, environment, health, personal traits.

Too few new drugs being developed to keep up with demand.

Fewer are killed in states that mandate that firearms be removed when restraining orders filed

Deaths at Florida Nursing Home Under Investigation

As flood waters recede, dangers from air, water and other survivors remain.

Category 5 hurricane could bring catastrophic damage to the state, officials say

natural selection, gene variants, alzheimers, smoking

Dangerous bacteria, mold and toxins still a threat as residents return to their homes

Thousands left in hurricane's wake in need of medicine, treatment and assistance.

FDA: Serious Problems at Florida Stem Cell Clinic

There are plenty of dangers in a storm's floodwaters, and things to worry about once the water recedes.

Forecasters say it could be worst such U.S. storm in a decade

The legendary actor and comedian helped raise more than $2 billion for muscular dystrophy.

This article looks at the plague, it's symptoms, how it is transmitted and how it is treated.

Complex commands are more distracting than talking on your cell, safety experts say