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Some patients who take drugs to strengthen their bones have ended up with rare leg fractures after little or no trauma, according to a series of case reports. The cases raise questions about whether certain bone-building drugs could actually weaken bones for some users over the long-term, The New York Times reports.

10 Surprsingly Calcium-Rich Foods

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Everyone knows dairy products are good sources of calcium, but where else can you find it? Click through the gallery for some surprisingly calcium-rich foods.

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NBC newsman Tim Russert's sudden death last month gave some of his fellow baby boomers a scare when it comes to their own health and mortality. In a New York Times article, an ABC News producer credits Russert with saving his life, helping him to recognize his own heart attack before it was too late.

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A government report says the rate of melanoma -- the most deadly form of skin cancer -- jumped 50 percent in young women from 1980 to 2004. For men, the rate was level. Women are more likely than men to use sunscreen, an expert says -- but that may lull them into a false sense of security.