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Eating Processed Meat Raises Heart Disease Risk
Eating processed meat like hot dogs, bacon, and lunch meat significantly increases risk of heart disease and diabetes.

More Allergies? Global Warming May Be to Blame
Rising temperatures from global warming are increasing the pollen season for some plants and trees. As a result, people may be suffering more from seasonal allergies.

FDA Issues New Label Warnings for Popular Asthma Drugs
The FDA is requiring a new warning label on the asthma medications Advair, Serevent, Foradil, and Symbicort.

Movies Feed Kids Unhealthy Choices
Films are filled with images of candy, sugary drinks, and salty snack foods, as well as references to fast food, according to a new study.

Mild Depression Often Worsens Without Treatment
Well over half of the people with mild depression fall deeper into depression over time if they don't receive care for the condition, say researchers in a new study.

Grass and Cleats Combo May Be Best for Knees
Shoes and the type of surface you're playing on make a difference in your chances of injuring a knee during sports, according to a new study. A combination of natural grass -- rather than artificial turf -- and cleats seem to be the best combination.

Rising Glaucoma Rates Make Testing More Important Than Ever
With more of the population in the groups at higher risk for glaucoma, regular eye exams are even more important, eye experts say.

Pediatric Obesity Programs Help Youngsters Lose Weight
Triggered by a new report that weight-loss programs for kids work, new recommendations encourage doctors to screen school-aged children and teens and send them to treatment programs if they're obese.

Full Body Scanners Safe for Air Travelers, Experts Say
Experts say increased use of full body scanning in airports won't expose passengers to excess radiation.

New Immunization Guidelines for Children Released
New recommendations on childhood and teen immunizations have been released.