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Women's Health: Hypnosis beats nicotine replacement as a smoking cessation aid

Small study also suggests hypnotherapy is a more popular choice among female smokers

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Seniors' Health: High-tech lung scan finds cancer when still curable

But there are as yet no data confirming that low-dose computed tomography reduces death rates

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Women's Health: Women need more hormone knowledge

Doctor cautions there is no proof that bio-identical compounded hormones are any safer than conventional treatment

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Men's Health: Testicle size matters in men with vein abnormality

Enlarged vein in the scrotum linked with low sperm count in men with two small testicles

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Women's Health: Monthly osteoporosis pill may offer benefits over daily dose

Less frequent treatment with a bisphosphonate is just as effective at building bone density, study shows

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