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Americans employed in smaller businesses often lack insurance coverage, study finds

Newer treatments, early diagnoses are improving outcomes for women with the disease, experts say

Though the virus is mainly spread by mosquitoes, it can be transmitted through blood transfusions

There's wide range of 'normal' growth and development for kids, pediatricians group says

Study finds many patients can manage self-testing, but one doctor questions its value

New advisory says women can get the screen once every 5 years, in lieu of Pap tests every 3 years

Analysis of 2 major trials on the prostate cancer screen shows it cuts men's risk of dying from the disease

Such screens are critical to early intervention efforts, CDC officials say

Researchers estimate thousands more U.S. lives would be saved each year

Researchers move 'a step forward,' assessing DNA fragments for colon, breast, ovarian and lung tumors

Test will be most useful in China, other parts of Asia, and North Africa where disease is more common

Screening for certain immune cells might help doctors assess reactions to treatment, researchers say

Eye experts say children should have routine exams to detect trouble early

Test isn't accurate enough to justify its use, experts say