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Established EU Countries Healthier Than Newcomers
Study says quality years could be extended with more elder-care funds

Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness
Report also cites drug given to U.S. troops to protect them from nerve gas

Chronically Ill U.S. Patients Often Skip Care Due to Costs
Medical errors and wasted time are other common problems, international survey finds

U.S. Gets a ’D’ for Preterm Birth Rates
March of Dimes says 18 states plus Puerto Rico and District of Columbia get failing grades

Homecoming Veterans Often Face Inner Challenge
Mental health issues may affect 20% of recent returnees, but help is available

When It Comes to Flu, the More Who Get Vaccine, the Better
While not possible to protect all, studies show shots cut deaths, hospital visits

Caring for Aging Loved Ones Can Be a Catch-22
Journalist Gail Sheehy's painful passage through U.S. health system echoes that of many caregivers

Anti-Drug TV Campaign Didn’t Curb Teen Pot Use: Study
Researchers suggest increased exposure to government ads brought no added value

Standard Hepatitis C Treatment Cost-Effective for Prisoners
Study finds therapy reduces new infections, cuts outlays

U.S. Urged to Renew the War on Cancer
Leadership has to come from White House to offset growing complacency, presidential panel says

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