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Women's Health: Women are vulnerable to acetaminophen overdose

Taking too much of the painkiller is the leading cause of sudden liver failure in North America

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Seniors' Health: Electrical pulse may calm arthritic knees

Portable, battery-operated device is worn on the leg while sleeping

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Women's Health: Blood test detects early ovarian cancer

Altered protein levels may indicate the presence of a hidden tumour

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Women's Health: Beating-heart surgery benefits female cardiac patients

'Off-pump' bypass operation reduces women's higher risk of death and complications

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Children's Health: Skin test signals which kids will lose peanut allergy

Changes in the child's reaction to annual testing predict whether they will outgrow the condition

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