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Are you living in a sleep-deprived state? 
Are you living in a sleep-deprived state?
A new CDC report says Americans are getting less than seven hours of shut-eye a night, potentially causing health problems.
Man finds strength after heart failure scare  Featured
Man finds strength after heart failure scare
After receiving a mechanical pump, Bernie was able to get back on his feet and now helps others with the same heart condition.
Lowering systolic blood pressure could save lives 
Lowering systolic blood pressure could save lives
Researchers found that when the top number is less than 120 there is a lower rate of cardiovascular disease.
Walgreens to sell heroin overdose antidote without prescription 
Walgreens to sell heroin overdose antidote without prescription
The largest drug retailing chain has launched a two-fold effort to combat drug abuse. Get the details.
Skin cancer rates rising in young women 
Skin cancer rates rising in young women
Research finds that age and the frequency of using indoor tanning is linked to a rise in melanoma.
Managing sleep apnea could benefit heart failure patients 
Managing sleep apnea could benefit heart failure patients
Diagnosing and treating this condition could help to decrease hospital readmissions for this heart issue.
Pre-pregnancy weight strongly linked to infant mortality 
Pre-pregnancy weight strongly linked to infant mortality
A study finds that preterm infant deaths can be twice as high in obese women.