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What Color Blindness Looks Like

Get the facts on this often-misunderstood vision issue 

Which Medical Tests Should You Get?

See the health 'grades' for common screenings

When Do You Need to See a Geriatric Specialist

Here are four signs that you need an appointment

Breaking Insomnia’s Grip

Breathing exercises can help end the no-sleep cycle

   

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What New Measles Outbreaks Mean for Older Adults 

CDC says international travel contributes to the outbreaks in U.S.

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Can't Sleep? Here's 11 Surprising Causes

Alcohol, stealth caffeine sources, and even certain medications can cause insomnia 

Medical Breakthroughs

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Cancer-Death Rate Falls for African Americans

Less smoking and higher screening rates contribute to the decline

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FDA Approves Immunotherapy Drug to Treat Breast Cancer

It improves the immune system’s ability to find and kill cancer cells    

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Hip Fractures May Signal Alzheimer's Risk

Johns Hopkins study finds biomarker for brain condition in hospitalized patients

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