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Sexual Violence Against Children Is A Global Problem But Few Get Help

3:37pm June 04, 2015

by Marc Silver

Young people in seven developing countries were interviewed about past sexual violence. On average, more than 1 in 4 girls and more than 1 in 10 boys reported abuse.

Diagnosis by text or a phone call is often convenient and popular with patients. But is it good medicine?

Texas Puts Brakes On Telemedicine — And Teladoc Cries Foul

2:12pm June 04, 2015

by Lauren Silverman

As consulting a doctor exclusively by phone, text or video becomes more popular, the Texas Medical Board moves to restrict these e-visits. Is the real battle over patient safety, money or turf?

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Your Moment Of Baby Goat Bliss

11:25am June 04, 2015

by Marc Silver

The world has a lot of sad stories. But as a blog called Goats and Soda, we feel it is our duty to bring you a minute (and three seconds) of relief with the latest viral goat video.

Trial Of Aurora Theater Shooting Suspect Could Be A Battle Of The Experts

9:21am June 04, 2015

by Ben Markus

The trial could come down to whether James Holmes was sane during the shooting. A court-appointed psychiatrist told jurors he was. But experts hired by the defense are expected to say the opposite.

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Young people say they're most likely to have serious drinking problems.

Drinking Too Much? One-Third Of Americans Say Yes

3:58pm June 03, 2015

by Alyson Hurt

Lots of people say they're having trouble with alcohol. Native Americans and young, college-educated white men are most apt to be at risk. And most people don't get any help cutting back.

Nurse Brittany Combs of Scottsburg, Ind., delivers clean needles to a member of the needle exchange program. Users must have a membership ID card to exchange needles.

Indiana's HIV Outbreak Leads To Reversal On Needle Exchanges

3:43pm June 03, 2015

by Jake Harper

Scott County's needle exchange program is part of a response to the largest HIV outbreak in Indiana history. After a slow start in April, the needle exchange is drawing users and community support.

Women with the earliest form of ductal carcinoma in situ didn't need surgery to get a good survival advantage.

Surgery Doesn't Help Women With Early-Stage Breast Carcinoma

12:21pm June 03, 2015

by Katherine Hobson

Only women with more advanced cases of ductal carcinoma in situ benefited from surgery, a study found. Most women do have surgery for DCIS, although it's a controversial diagnosis.

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If Your Doctor Leaves Your Health Plan, You Can't Easily Follow

10:53am June 03, 2015

by Michelle Andrews

Consumers can switch plans outside of the annual open enrollment period for some specific life changes, but generally not when a doctor falls out of the plan.

The U.N. wants better health for older folks, like nomadic herder Mijiddorj Ayur of South Gobi, Mongolia.

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A New U.N. Health Goal Targets Folks 69 And Under. Ageism Or Realism?

10:23am June 03, 2015

by Marc Silver

A proposal calls for countries to reduce the death rate among 50-to-69-year-olds from diseases like cancer and stroke. So are 70-year-olds out of luck?

How Much Does A Colonoscopy Cost In California? Help Find Out

9:44am June 03, 2015

by Lisa Aliferis

Prices for common medical procedures vary widely, and it can be really hard to find out the true cost up front. This crowdsourcing project aims to help draw back the curtain on colonoscopy costs.