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SUNDAY, Dec. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Miniature "nanosensors" can detect early signs of cancer in everyday blood samples taken from patients, researchers report. Full Story »

(HealthDay News) -- Diaper rash is an outbreak of a sore rash beneath a baby's diaper. Although quite common, parents can take steps to protect those sensitive bottoms. Full Story »

(HealthDay News) -- Whether you're traveling or welcoming people into your home, lifting luggage can be hazardous. Full Story »

MONDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds a significant racial disparity in breast cancer treatment: Black women are less likely than their white counterparts to receive radiation therapy after a lumpectomy. Full Story »

MONDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- A little over half of the children in the United States who have mental problems, including attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, get professional help, federal health officials report. Full Story »

MONDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Almost a third of U.S. doctors have never heard of the "choking game" played by many teens, nor can they spot the tell-tale signs of the potentially lethal past-time. Full Story »

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Full Story »

(HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com: Full Story »

MONDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Patients who frequently experience shoulder dislocations can benefit from a procedure that "sculpts" a new shoulder using bone and cartilage from cadavers, new research suggests. Full Story »

MONDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) -- A medicinal herb, milk thistle, appears to reduce liver damage resulting from chemotherapy, a new study finds. Full Story »