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Naval Academy graduates throw their caps into the air at the end of commencement in Annapolis, Md., Friday.
US study: Fewer dying in hospitals, more at home
Health officials say fewer Americans are dying in hospitals as more are dying at home
Europe's financial crisis leads to suicide surge
Financial crisis bad for health: Suicides, disease outbreaks up after EU financial crisis
Hall of Famer Barney sues ex-employer in Detroit
Hall of Famer Lem Barney sues Detroit health system, alleges he was fired because of his age
Early number sense plays role in later math skills
HEALTHBEAT: Scientists unravel how kids learn math, 1st grade abilities key to skills later on
Autopsy inconclusive on emaciated NJ boy's mother
Autopsy results inconclusive for woman found dead in NJ apartment with malnourished son, 4
What you should look for before seeing a dentist
Health officials: Patients should ask dentists questions about how they sterilize equipment
Georgetown University Medical researchers find science behind acupuncture
Local researchers are now closer to understanding how acupuncture works to reduce chronic stress.
240,000 Pakistani children miss anti-polio drive
WHO official says 240,000 Pakistani children missed polio vaccinations in tribal regions
Farm Rich products recalled over E. coli fears
NY company recalls Farm Rich brands, including mini quesadillas, over E. coli fears
Teacher says she was unaware tea was poisoned
Middle school teacher says she was unaware hand sanitizer was being put in her tea
Coffee helpful for long-haul truckers
A study found truckers who consumed tea, coffee, caffeine tablets or energy drinks were 63 percent less likely to be involved in a crash than their non-caffeinated counterparts.
SAfrica: Mandela responds positively to treatment
South African presidency says Nelson Mandela responding positively to hospital treatment
PROMISES, PROMISES: Testing Obama's health care
PROMISES, PROMISES: Test coming for Obama's vow to cover uninsured and protect Medicare
HIV test urged for 7,000 Oklahoma dental patients
Health officials in Oklahoma urge HIV, hepatitis testing for 7,000 patients of Tulsa dentist
Health experts: Most fast food kid-friendly meals loaded with fat, salt
American families are eating more and more of their meals at chain restaurants. And it turns out, those meals may be playing a big role in the child obesity epidemic.
FBI: Woman died of heart disease on cruise ship
Death on cruise ship attributed to natural causes; FBI says woman suffered from heart disease
Heart repair breakthroughs replace surgeon's knife
More hearts can be fixed without surgery; new treatments for valves, rhythm problems emerge
John Green contributes to book about cancer victim
Best-selling author John Green writes intro for book about teen cancer victim Esther Earl
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