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Children's Health: Obesity surgery is safe for severely overweight teens

Gastric bypass can help tackle diabetes, nighttime breathing problems and high blood pressure

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Seniors' Health: Simple index warns of dementia risk

Results could prompt earlier treatment or greater vigilance for signs of mental decline

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Men's Health: Men can benefit from testing and treatment for brittle bones

Canadian expert says recent warning about the costs of male osteoporosis screening was unfounded

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Women's Health: Delaying caesarean delivery cuts infant breathing problems

Planned C-sections are best done at a full 39 weeks of pregnancy or later, Canadian researcher says

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Seniors' Health: Surgeons explore new option for damaged shoulders

Humeral head resurfacing is aimed at people with a torn rotator cuff combined with arthritis

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