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A clue to a teenager’s painful ailment goes long overlooked
MEDICAL MYSTERIES | When a girl developed stomach and back pain, no one considered the likely cause.
Another health issue for boomers: Detached retinas that can blind you
Age is a risk factor for retinal detachment, and it needs to be dealt with quickly to avoid serious trouble.
The Internet becomes a valuable tool in deciphering Maya script
For years, scholars painstakingly worked through paper to figure out Mayan glyphs; now they do it via blog.
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Huge tornado kills scores in Okla.
The state medical examiner’s office said 51 people have been confirmed killed and that officials are expecting 40 more bodies.
Allergy symptoms can be triggered by infections or changing weather
Effective treatment starts with identifying the cause of congestion and sneezing.
If you’re angry, letting it out may be as bad as keeping it in
The greater the fury, the greater the risk of heart attack, new research says.
Depressed and tired? A study says there may be a link between the two
Research reveals disrupted circadian rhythms across the brain regions of the clinically depressed.
Bed rest may not help prevent premature birth, study says
Surprisingly, research suggests it may in fact worsen the risk.
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Ethiopia’s salt trail
For centuries, merchants have traveled to the Danakil Depression to collect salt from the vast desert basin.
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There’s a way to cope with high deductibles. There’s also a hitch.
Some experts say so-called deductible-credit health plans may run afoul of the Affordable Care Act.
Science buffs can learn about hiccups, evolution and outer space
Also: An iPad app helps kids learn about environmental issues.
Washington chocolate makers write allergy-friendly cookbook for kids
Also: DVD breaks down ballet-inspired workouts for beginners.
Common painkillers are linked to erectile dysfunction
A study of men being treated for chronic back pain finds narcotics may lead to an unpleasant side effect.
Tests administered on HealthFair bus can save lives
Incomplete information discourages individuals from participating in potentially life-altering screenings.
TV ads are selling drugs that may not be right for you
Certain medications can do more harm than good, but patients often ask for them by name.
Side effects of prescription drugs can be reported and studied on Web sites
Patients are advised to ask a doctor or pharmacist about the benefits and potential risks before starting a drug.
Is there a connection between aluminum and Alzheimer’s?
Some worry about aluminum in cookware and drinking water, but studies suggests minor risk at most.
Hate cockroaches? They’re gross, but many of them actually help the Earth.
Some cockroaches help pollinate, others are lizard and woodpecker food. You can squish the urban ones.
Don’t litter. Stay off the dunes. But have fun at the beach!
For the environmentally conscious, a beach vacation can be fraught with guilt. Tips to reduce your damage.
Long-term weather forecasts are a long way from accurate
Almanacs predict weather months in advance, but accuracy is not yet possible, even with computers.
Woman endured years of pain and uncertainty
MEDICAL MYSTERIES | Nancy Kennedy had a variety of symptoms that pointed in many directions.
Eating made her sick, but it took doctors years to figure out why
MEDICAL MYSTERIES | A Virginia teenager’s stomach pains weren’t all in her head, as some physicians had suggested.
‘It was the worst pain I’d ever had’
MEDICAL MYSTERIES | Ian Liu’s back was killing him. But his problem was much more serious than a slipped disk.
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Angelina Jolie reveals she had a double mastectomy
Actress Angelina Jolie reveals that she had a double mastectomy in an op-ed piece for The New York Times, after discovering she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she'd get breast cancer.
Brood II is making its once every 17-year appearance above ground. Don’t blame the cicadas for the racket, they’re just looking for love.
David Bowie’s Space Oddity recorded in space
A revised version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity, recorded by Commander Chris Hadfield on board the International Space Station
Billions of cicadas ready to emerge
After 17 years, they're back! Cicadas are popping up between the Carolinas and Connecticut and there's nothing you can do about them.
Solar Impulse flies over Golden Gate Bridge
The solar-powered airplane, Solar Impulse, flies over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Counting snakeheads in the Potomac
In a marked change from past efforts, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is working with similar agencies in Maryland and D.C. to monitor four different tributaries and count--not kill--snakeheads.
D.C. resident Jacques Tiziou has a taste for cicadas. He collects, prepares and eats the young, winged-insects for brunch. (Video from 2004)
VIDEO | Doctors say a baby in Mississippi born with HIV is cured after receiving aggressive treatment.
NASA: The instruments on the Van Allen Probes
Dr. David Sibeck describes in instruments on NASA’s twin Van Allen probes that are exploring the Van Allen Radiation Belts in the Earth’s magnetosphere.
FDA approves artificial retina device
The FDA has approved a new device that could help some people regain part of their sight. Dr. Robert Cykiert, an opthamologist at NYU Langone Medical Center, talks to James Brown and Norah O'Donnell about what new technology means for the blind.The Post Most: NationMost-viewed stories, videos and galleries int he past two hours
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