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Loneliness among older citizens is becoming a cause of concern in the UK. A network of individuals and organizations aims to address the issues of loneliness and social isolation in communities.

A two-year-old girl with frontonasal dysplasia underwent surgery that involved 3D printing to reshape her malformed face. She can now smile and laugh six months after the operation.

Breast cancer risk can now be determined through genetic screening, a study has found, complementing existing tests. This may improve disease prevention by providing care where it is needed.

Laboratory research shows cheap allergy medicine can be an alternative treatment for hepatitis C patients.

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Title: Many Very Ill Patients Choose 'Next of Kin' Who Aren't, Study FindsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/8/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Title: In Rare Cases, Kids Can Get Food Allergies From Donated BloodCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/8/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Physical Therapy Equals Surgery for Certain Lower Back Pain, Study SaysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/8/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Placenta Test Measures Babies' Exposure to ArsenicCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/8/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: Pouch in Heart May Trigger Unexplained Strokes: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/8/2015 12:00:00 AM

Title: 1 in 10 Americans Has Anger Issues and Access to Guns: SurveyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/8/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/8/2015 12:00:00 AM

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Title: Alcoholics Face Greater Death Risk When HospitalizedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/7/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/8/2015 12:00:00 AM

Around 9 percent of adult Americans who are prone to impulsive anger have access to firearms, and about 1.5 percent of which experience a strong urge to carry their gun outside when upset, says a new study.

(Michigan Technological University) Detecting problems with lysosomes is the focus of a new set of fluorescent probes developed by researchers at Michigan Technological University.