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Having Overcome Addiction, He’s Living His Best Life

Brian had everything going for him. He grew up in a small town in Massachusetts. He did well in college, but that’s also when his challenges with addiction began. Alcohol and painkillers were his substances of choice. Normal behavior for a college student? That depends on the person’s emotional health, physiology and family background.

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Here’s What We Know: Women’s Health Screenings Checklist

Want to optimize your health at every stage of life? Here’s what you can do to get started. If you’re at high risk for a condition, ask your doctor about adjusting your screening schedule.

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HHS cuts the number of vaccines recommended for kids

Federal health officials are cutting the number of recommended vaccines for kids, with some immunizations more restricted under the new guidelines. The American Academy of Pediatrics is condemning the change. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician for Weill Cornell Medicine, joins CBS News to break down the changes.

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Here’s What We Know: Men’s Health Through the Ages

The right screenings, tests, and vaccines help protect your health today and for years to come. Here’s what you need to know to stay healthy.

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Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy

Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy is a new, sophisticated form of cellular immunotherapy designed to target cancer cells by leveraging the body’s immune system using specialized cells called T-lymphocytes. T-lymphocytes help destroy tumor cells and control immune responses by preventing the immune system from attacking the body’s healthy cells.

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What to Know About the FDA Decision to Remove the “Black Box” Warnings from Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) Products

The FDA Is Removing a Stringent Warning Label from All HRT Products and Formulations.

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Infografia: Esto es lo que sabemos – Calendario de vacunación por grupo de edad

¿Quiere proteger su salud y la de sus seres queridos? Manténgase al día con sus vacunas.

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Infographic: Here's What We Know – Vaccination Schedule by Age Group

Want to protect your health and the health of your loved ones? Stay on track with immunizations.

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Infographic: Cancer Screenings – Your Path to Early Detection

As you travel through life, specific screenings help detect cancer early. Talk with your doctor to find out if you’re at high risk and need earlier or more frequent screenings.

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Mental Health and Infertility: A Painfully Common Connection

According to research published by the National Institutes of Health, a growing number of men and women of reproductive age are experiencing infertility. Experts anticipate that this trend will continue through 2040. Along with making it difficult to grow families, infertility also affects mental health.