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A majority of Americans taking part in a new poll said they'd be interested in genetic testing to see if they or their children are at risk for serious illnesses. The findings were published online March 6 in Public Health Genomics.

Poll: Majority of Americans Interested in Genetic Testing

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But researchers wonder if everyone is adept at accurately interpreting test results
U.S. regulators have approved a controversial powdered alcohol product called Palcohol

Powdered Alcohol Approved by U.S. Regulators

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Freeze-dried alcohol can be mixed with water to create an alcoholic drink
Health care providers on the West Coast need to look out for syphilis that can cause blindness

Health Officials Warn of Blinding Cases of Syphilis on West Coast

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Doctors and eye-care providers should be alert for symptoms of ocular syphilis
In the wake of the measles outbreak that has generated headlines for months

HealthDay/Harris Poll: More Americans in Favor of Vaccination

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Survey results in wake of measles outbreak
Raising the legal age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 would save hundreds of thousands of lives and substantially reduce the number of smokers in the United States

IOM: Raise Legal Age to 21 for Tobacco Purchase

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Such a move would save thousands of lives and lower number of smokers, says Institute of Medicine
Reducing the number of Americans with type 2 diabetes is a new mission shared by the American Medical Association and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

AMA, CDC Partner to Focus on Diabetes Prevention

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Getting the millions of Americans at risk for type 2 tested is the first step, experts say
Coronary heart disease

Stress + Depression = Deadly Combo in Heart Disease

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Significant risk of heart attack or death in the short term
Physicians should begin planning their exit strategy three to five years in advance

Physicians Should Plan Exit Strategy in Advance

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Planning 3 to 5 years in advance recommended; practice can be transitioned rather than closed
The timeliness of outpatient follow-up after discharge matters most for patients with multiple chronic conditions and a greater than 20 percent baseline risk of readmission

Patients With Multiple Conditions Need Early Outpatient Follow-Up

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Benefits those discharged with multiple chronic conditions and greater risk of readmission
Further research is needed to understand the role of physical therapy in healing and quality of life in patients with venous leg ulcers

Evidence Lacking for PT in Patients With Venous Leg Ulcers

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Exercise strengthens calf muscles and improves ankle range of motion, but impact on QOL unclear