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Americans Blind to the Obesity Epidemic: Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they're normal size

Lung Damage From Secondhand Smoke Observed in Rats: Findings may aid efforts to develop new ways to treat respiratory diseases in people, researchers say

Lower Blood Pressure May Help Sicker Kidney Patients: Standard goal may not be low enough for those with protein in their urine, study finds

Immune System Research Sees Many Similarities Among People: Findings may lead to better diagnosis, treatment of cancers, autoimmune diseases, study says

Case Study Reveals 'Percussionist Wrist' Injury: Similar to tennis elbow, painless growth appears to be instance of overuse

Teen Substance Use Seems to Differ by Race: California study finds Hispanics most likely to drink, smoke, use marijuana; Asians least likely

Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Rate in Mice: Findings reflect those of population studies in humans, researchers say

Elective Surgery Patients Often Report Poor Recovery: 1 year after procedure, 17% have more pain and 24% have less vitality than before, study finds

In Triathletes, Heart Adapts for Efficiency, Scans Show: Combining endurance and resistance training best for optimal cardiac health, study suggests

U.S. Pediatricians Decry Media's Portrayal of Sex: They urge more responsible programming, and ask doctors and parents to play a more involved role

East Coast Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA: Feds advise residents to shore up homes, store water and food, and monitor radio, TV for info on risks and evacuation

Certain Exercises Benefit Arthritic Dogs: Walking uphill, over low obstacles may help Fido stay flexible, study shows

Genetic Studies Find Clues to 'Lou Gehrig's Disease' Risk: Two teams report on role chromosome 9 seems to play in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Preventive Surgeries May Be Lifesaver for Women at High Cancer Risk: Study finds removing breast, ovaries greatly lower the odds, but decision can be a difficult one

Dog Gene Offers Clues to Rare Human Brain Disease: Mutation may be similar in both species, study suggests

Concussion Rates Soar Among Younger Kids: Pediatrician group issues new guidelines for sport-related head injuries

FDA Finds Rodents, Manure Piles at Farms in Egg Recall: Agency official cites 'failure to manage waste' at sources of salmonella outbreak

Stent Implantation Linked to Blood Clot Risk in Black Patients: Race was strongest predictor of clotting after one month, study found