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Melanoma Drug Boosts Recurrence-Free Survival
Pegylated inteferon cut risk 15% but did not reduce overall mortality rates

Working Hard When Tired Raises Blood Pressure
Finding suggests chronic fatigue may pose serious health risks

Parental Insomnia Can Harm Adolescent Children
Study finds these kids more likely to have insomnia, suicidal thoughts

Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments
Narcolepsy drug also helped with severe fatigue among patients on chemotherapy

Drowsy Drivers Make Holiday Weekend Among the Most Dangerous
More than a third admit nodding off, so fill up with a good night's sleep, experts warn

Suffering of Heart Failure Similar to Cancer
Same kind of palliative care may be needed, researcher says

Napping Habits Tied to Sleep Disorders
Older adults battling illnesses more likely to make up lost slumber during day

Elderly More Likely to Battle Sleep Disorders
Meds they take, changes in biological clock put many at risk for serious disease

Tight Backpack Straps Cut Blood to Shoulders, Arms
Carrying 26 pounds for just 10 minutes can lead to fatigue, loss of motor skills

Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients Increase Death Risk
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents also boost risk of blood clots, study says