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Short naps: Best way to stay ahead of sleep deficits

Sleep deprivation can increase stress and make people overly emotional and less focused. But the best way to stay ahead of sleep deficits may be to take short naps.

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 07:53am EDT

Rosie Pope helps navigate exotic baby gear

Rosie Pope helps moms-to-be navigate crazy, chaotic world of maternity, baby gear

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 05:36am EDT

Hospitals treat more than 120 after Okla. tornado

2 hospitals treat more than 120, including about 50 kids, after massive tornado hits Oklahoma

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 12:40am EDT

Flesh-eating disease victim gets prosthetic hands

Georgia woman who survived flesh-eating disease fitted with prosthetic hands

Tuesday - 05/21/2013, 12:18am EDT

Pakistan's presumptive PM calls for Taliban talks

Pakistan's presumptive prime minister calls for peace talks with Taliban

Monday - 05/20/2013, 09:28pm EDT

WHO says single yellow fever shot is enough

World Health Organization says single yellow fever shot enough to guarantee life-long immunity

Monday - 05/20/2013, 08:20pm EDT

Feds: NYU researchers took bribes from Chinese co.

Feds accuse 3 New York University researchers of taking bribes from Chinese company

Monday - 05/20/2013, 07:20pm EDT

Vermont is 4th state to legalize assisted suicide

Vermont becomes fourth state in US to allow assisted suicide

Monday - 05/20/2013, 07:00pm EDT

Court: woman can seek lawyer fees in vaccine case

Court says woman can seek lawyers' fees despite dismissal of vaccine lawsuit as too late

Monday - 05/20/2013, 04:00pm EDT

What is Bell's palsy?

Dr. Drew, One Minute Clinic

Monday - 05/20/2013, 03:14pm EDT

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Do physicians and nurses practice the healthy advice they dish out?

Dr. Drew, One Minute Clinic

Monday - 05/20/2013, 03:12pm EDT

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Some of the most vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables

Dr. Oz, The Daily Dose

Monday - 05/20/2013, 03:09pm EDT

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Military sex abuse has long-term impact for vets

Thousands of military sex abuse victims seek disability, health care after leaving service

Monday - 05/20/2013, 02:06pm EDT

Segways help wounded vets take a step up

They'd no doubt taken more difficult steps since being wounded, but 36 injured veterans are taking their first strides toward regaining some mobility - learning how to operate Segways.

Monday - 05/20/2013, 01:25pm EDT

FDA has safety concerns with Merck insomnia drug

FDA says Merck drug helps treat insomnia but may cause daytime drowsiness and driving issues

Monday - 05/20/2013, 12:50pm EDT

US adviser on board of firm that sold anthrax drug

Report: Bio-warfare adviser warned US of threat of new anthrax while on board of drug maker

Monday - 05/20/2013, 11:08am EDT

New procedure relieves concussion-related headaches

Dr. Ivan Ducic is pioneering what some consider a radical idea to treat post-concussion headaches caused by nerve damage. His approach is a new twist on an existing procedure used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome.

Monday - 05/20/2013, 09:26am EDT

Consumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen

Consumer watchdog: most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Monday - 05/20/2013, 09:16am EDT

Aid group: Syrian refugees face dire health risks

Oxfam charity says Syrian refugees face health risks, lack access to water, sanitation

Monday - 05/20/2013, 03:40am EDT

Fate of LA pot shops left to voters

3 ballot measures allow voters to decide fate of pot shops in Los Angeles

Monday - 05/20/2013, 03:06am EDT
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