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Americans Get Failing Grade on Diabetes Awareness
Survey finds abundant myths about debilitating disease

Long-Term Back Pain Not Inevitable, Study Finds
Chances of recovering from chronic discomfort are better than previously thought, research shows

Toxic Poinsettias? Hangover Cures? It May Be All Fiction
Researchers debunk common holiday and wintertime health myths

Americans Losing Sight of Eye Health
A quarter haven't seen vision specialist in 2 years, survey finds

Scams and Shams That Prey on Cancer Patients
In some cases, unproven 'therapies' can be dangerous, experts say

Get in Step With Summer Foot Care
Expert sorts myth from fact when it comes to toeing the line on healthy practices

Researcher Finds Link Between Pregnancy and Tooth Loss
Women with multiple children need to be especially vigilant about oral health, findings suggest

Mental Health Myths Stymie Treatment
Many avoid seeking help based on fear of stigma, experts say

Conflicting Attitudes Hinder Women’s Help in Clinical Trials
Uncertainty about investigators' ethics, purpose of tests halt some from participating

Doctors More Likely to Disclose Errors That Are Apparent to Patients
Survey finds open discussion of mistakes boosts quality and integrity of health care

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